As I plan to make my move from Houston to the Ozarks this year, snow tires are on my list things to get for both the 2006 and 2008. It seems I have a few choices for this project.
1. TerraFirma steel wheels- price point is OK- Steel wheel with small holes will collect less snow, but won't accept factory TPMS and not lug not covers
2. Used factory 18 inch wheel. 5 spoke could collect a lot of snow, 10 spoke might be better, but seems to be priced higher than the 5 spoke. TPMS will work.
3. New 2020 Defender steel 18 inch wheels. Price is more than double the other two options. Small openings may not collect as much snow as the 5 or 10 spoke factory wheels. Will accept factory TPMS and have lug nut covers.

So my question for those who have disabled their TPMS- Do you ever have problems turning them off and then back on again every year? I can see turning them off for the snow tires and then back on for the mud tires. but I hate rewriting the CCF so often.

I could say all options would be welcome, but I don't want to start a Springs vs Airbag debate about the virtue of factory vs steel wheels or On vs Off with the TPMS.
I know I could just run with the light on the dash, but there are always new lights and don't want to get used to seeing a light that is not a "problem".

Thank for reading about my question.

Jeff

 

I found and bought a set of these 10-spoke 18" wheels. I haven't installed them yet. They're refurbished but look brand new. This place has an ebay store also.
Auto Rim Shop | Wheels - Wheels & Tires.

I have used these TPMS Sensors on Ford trucks, a BMW, and my 2007 LR3. I have another set ready for the above wheels for my 2006 LR3.
https://a.co/d/iWC3iPu

I use an Autel TS401 to program and read the above sensors. The TS408 is the current version. Besides programming and replacing sensors, I use my TS401 as pressure gauge on any vehicle equipped with TPMS and for doing relearns after rotating. It's been a pretty handy tool!
https://a.co/d/cky27wg

If you clone your factory sensors to a new set of Autel MX, you can use either set of wheels with fully functioning TPMS.

I'm a stickler for a working TPMS because it can make the difference between being stuck on the side of an 80+ mph freeway and being safely off the freeway in a good spot to change a tire!

 

My 08 FFRR has these Compomotives on it and they're great. It had Terra Grapplers in 275 on them when I bought it and currently have 265 Nokians on it. Running about 1" lift (Johnson rods and lowered the height back down 30mm with the GAP tool for daily driving)

They're admittedly pricey at nearly $500 a wheel

https://lucky8llc.com/collections/ra...pomotive-wheel

 

Are you planning to go snow wheeling somewhere? I used to live in Missouri and while we got occasional snow, it wasn’t much annually —maybe 6-12” in 1-2 storms. While winter tires would be better than all season or all terrains, you will likely not find it necessary. You might consider tire chains or socks given the limited need.

 

Thanks everyone for the input. It is comforting to know people do care as to how you use your rover (and have opinions as well).
To that I can add: I have lived in MO for many years before working here in TX. I agree there are not too many days where "snow tires" are needed, but since I will be in a very rural area and have nearly a 1/4 mile of "driveway" to get to the closest gravel road and then some distance on unplowed gravel to get to a (probably) unplowed black top road, when they are needed........... they are needed.

I do more overland type travel vs wheeling. Not to say I shy away from a rough trail, I just don't plan to conquer a level 6 or higher rock trail with 6 plus inches of snow on it anytime soon (or ever).

The idea of having a tire with the 3 peak mountain with a snow flake symbol mounted on a separate wheels that I will change each season is a given. The question is what type of wheel / TPMS combination will I buy.

Thanks
Jeff

 

I ran Nokian Rotiiva AT tires year round with no issues in New England.

They're all season AT tires but also have the snow/ice snowflake rating. No exaggeration I drove it through multiple blizzards before plows got out, so consistent 6-18" plus deep snow, up hills and never slipped or slid.

Also took them up plenty of gravel and mountain trails in New Hampshire and Maine

No mpg drop either, consistent 15 in the city and 20 on the highway

 

Snow tires in Missouri? I run all season tires here in Colorado year 'round. I'll show you a little known tip I use when driving my LR3 in snow... Turn this **** one click to the right until you see the "snow, grass" icon light up. Drive the car! Let the technology that was built into the vehicle do what it's supposed to. If the snow gets too deep... I'll raise the suspension. Although that does limit your speed, but if it's that deep you should probably slow down anyway.

 

Grass/Gravel/Snow Mode only does so much. Tires are FAR more important.

 

Dear god don't fit the defender steel rims, they belong on a 50's morris minor - hideous wheels.

 

Well, I went looking for wheels and snow tires and found a set already mounted on the wheels. And the wheels mounted to the car. Yes I bought a 2006 SE that had Cooper Discover rugged trek. Problem is the previous owner had put 265 65 R18s which I think are a little tall but I tried them and it rolls in the access mode so I put them on anyway. Well there was 10 inches of snow in Harris Arkansas and 8 in in Branson so I guess as others say it really never snows in Missouri. Nice thing is farther north up at my property there was only 3 in and most of it was gone. I'm including pictures of the car as we bought lit last weekend and then my car with the tires up in Missouri this week.