Thank you! I had a ‘19 Ram and got into an accident with those same Goodyears going 15 mph because they would not stop in snow at all. They just aren’t good.

 

I can confirm that the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV winter tires are excellent in snow.

 

Exactly the tire I was gonna get for the winter.

 

There is a new version in the works...Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

https://www.nokiantires.com/snow-win...liitta-r5-suv/

Nokian recently built a plant in the US in TN. I know my Hakka R3 SUV winter tires have "Made in Russia" stamped on them so I presume the new R5's are coming from a different plant, maybe the new US plant.

 

Oh that’s awesome, yeah I never got a chance to run any cuz I sold my D 90. But awesome to know for the 130, thanks!

 

Got my allocation about 30 min ago! Expected Delivery is 12/16, which is very quick but makes sense for the 130’s.

 

I wonder when the first 130's are expected to hit US shores? Mine is scheduled for delivery on Dec 1 and you're right after, but one dealer (who I did not buy from) said they could be in the US in October. Seems unlikely but still curious.

 

Check the LR Inventory site, bunch of Launch Stock First Editions about to hit dealers.

 

Just thought I’d update you guys on my 130. Got an allocation on Monday, the 16th. Looking for last amendment possible date to be this upcoming Wednesday, with a build date a month later on October 28th, and delivery December 16th; as of now. Excited!

Seems to be a lot quicker than others as far as Defender orders, but like I anticipated months ago, I would think LR would want 130’s to be on the road as soon as possible.

 

I know it has been mentioned elsewhere but I can't find it, how long does it take to build a Defender? Is it built in a few days before making its way to the train and eventual ship?