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Goodyear MT/R tyres

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By neil_110 - 11 Apr 2011

HI All

Im after some help and advice.

Im looking at changing the tyres on my 130 from the 7.50 R16 G90's that are on there to 235/85 R16 MT/R's. The first question is what are they like on the road ie handerling and noise?

2nd thing what sort of price should i expect to pay and are they readerly available?

Thanks

Neil

By Xlb89 - 11 Apr 2011

Hi,

I've got Goodyears on my 110. I havent notice any real increase in road noise at 60mph than normal road tyres. Anything over 60 and it will start to get a bit louder. You will use a bit more fuel though.

As for handling, I havent noticed anything out of the ordinary, but I have been running my previous Land Rovers on MTR's for about 3 years. I should think there isnt much of a difference to the G90's you're running at the moment.

I tried to purchase these from James French but apparently they are unable to get hold of these tyres any more.

I purchased 5 Wrangler 325/85R16's for £550 from ebay, unfortunately I think the stockist I got them from has run out. There is a set of four tyres on ebay for £500, I think they are on delivery miles only, I cant send the link unfortunately as I cant get ebay at work.

I hope this helps

Scott

By Sweep - 12 Apr 2011

We use the G90s on our wolfs at work, I find them to be fairly quiet on road as above but get them over 60 mph and you do get a hum from them. This is pretty much similar to the MTR too, although the latter are slightly quieter and something that comes with running a mud tyre. Off road and into the mud the tyres fair as good as each other in my opinion to. I have just bought the MTR for my defender and also ran them on my previous disco and found them to cope very well in mud and snow. I have used the wolfs all over the world fitted with the G90 in lots of different environments and have always been impressed by their capability. If there's any real difference between the two I'd say the G90 is the more aggressive tyre with wider spaced tread blocks which add to them being noisier! It's all down to personal choice between the two I think and what you want them for.



Maybe it's down to load rating for your vehicle too? Not too hot on load ratings but I believe the G90 may have a higher rating which is why the MTR wasn't on the 130s? And with the weights we sometimes put in our work rovers that's probably why we use them and not the MTR as an all rounder.
By Sweep - 12 Apr 2011

Forgot to add that I know somewhere you can get the MTR for a hundred pound a tyre which is about 30 to 60 quid cheaper than most tyre outlets. Send me a PM and I'll give you their number. Ref on road handling I find the MTR to behave very well, I've not had any dramas in them wet/dry or in snow. Both tyres are the same in this respect. I've nothing technical to say about them only can offer what my experiences of both these tyres are. Hope this helps. If your near by and fancy a drive to have a feel for the MTR give me a shout ;)
By neil_110 - 12 Apr 2011

Thanks for the replys guys

Will have a look at the load rating of both to see if there is a major differance and go from there.

neil 

By adesg4 - 12 Apr 2011

The G90 has a higher load rating than the MTR.

The 130 also needs to be run on steel wheels too due to load rating. The Boost alloys as fitted to 110's are not high enough load capacity to meet that of the 130.

This is why LR fitted them to the 130's.

By aedwar57 - 13 Apr 2011

whitham specialist vehicles sell wheels and tyres and way be worth a look......
By Johnny A - 14 Apr 2011

Morning Neil



To my 130 I’ve fitted the Italian Blindo Alloy wheel as used by the British Army and a set of 285/75/16 BF Goodrich KM2 tyre. This superb tyre has a 10 ply tread and a 3 ply sidewall. It is expected to give over 30,000 miles. The unique tread is extremely quiet and well behaved on the road.



It also offers fantastic off road ability. Combined with the high strength Blindo alloy, as a bonus- It also looks superb!
By yellodisco - 14 Apr 2011

Hi All,

also looking for advice and help about Goodyear MT/Rs.



What are people's views / experience of these when fitted to D3 (255x55 r19) - I've heard various reports that despite being marked MT/R they're not particularly good in mud, and are not up to much on wet roads.

Also, they seem to be in short supply just now - I've spoken to a few local dealers who used to be able to get them but can't get them from their suppliers just now. One of them also suggested they're being discontinued, with Goodyear intending to bring out a replacement by summer.

Anybody got any informtaion about that?

I've got Goodyear Wrangler HPs just now, but needing something to give a bit more grip in the mud.....also, would like to restore vehicle to original spec, and they look the part!

Thanks as always, Alan
By Xlb89 - 14 Apr 2011

I heard that goodyear have stopped making wranglers too.
By marco g4 - 14 Apr 2011

The mt/r goodyear's are very good when dry, but near where i live there is a section of block paving on a corner in a 40mph limit road round the town, and when wet the tyres can make the car drift across the two lanes, so its just something to be aware of. The other thing is the speed rating and a big right foot. But after doing a trip to Morocco with mt/r tyres on the 110 i had with 3 other g4's on mt/r tyres we did not have one puncture i was very impressed.
By adesg4 - 14 Apr 2011

Xlb89 (14/04/2011)
I heard that goodyear have stopped making wranglers too.

As far as I am aware you are correct that Goodyear have stopped the original MT/R but are to replace it with a new improved version.

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As far as on road performance using the original MT/R tyres goes - they are an off road biased tyre - drive accordingly!! they will not grip a wet / dry tarmac road like a road tyre.

Saying that I have not had a problem on or off road with these tyres apart from on wet slick road surface but then that can happen with a road tyre but is more predictable.

Off road they are not as good as a BFG Mud Terrain as the tread blocks are much more open on the BFG. I would say the MT/r are more akin to the old BFG Tracedge in road and off road performance.

They resist punctures well and with the strong sidewallls can take a fair beating. Ideal for wider section wheels as fitted on RR, D3 etc where pinch flats are common.

 

In 235/85 x 16 size

BFG MT KM2 has a  'Q' (99mph) speed rating and a '119' (1360Kg) load rating

The Goodyear Mt/r has a 'P' (93mph) Speed and '116' (1250Kg) load rating.

The G90 (7.50 x 16) has a 'N' (87mph) Speed and '116' (1250Kg) load rating.

By lottienmatt - 15 Apr 2011

Have recently taken 4 x MTRs off our D3 and replaced with something quieter and better for the road. One has a nail in but repairable the other three are OK, happy to let them go in exchange for some beer tokens.