Goodyear MT/R tyres

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lottienmatt	lottienmatt posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 144, Visits: 1.2K	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. Lottie 'n' Matt 2008 D3
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adesg4	a adesg4 posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
a Group: G4 Member Posts: 1.2K, Visits: 6.8K	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. 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. Adrian Technical Officer G4 Owners Club D110 - Mongolia 2008 - 1925YbA - Recce D2 - Australia 2003 - 1BIJ-664 - Australia/ Russia Media car. Fleet 104
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~~marco g4~~	~~marco g4~~ posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Banned Members Posts: 765, Visits: 45K	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. g4 owners club treasurer 2010-2016 G4 06 FFRR. G4 09 FFRR G4 06 D3. G4 09 RRS tdv8 Gone 06 G4 defender 110. G4 LE Freelander. V8 90.
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Xlb89	Xlb89 posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 175, Visits: 7K	I heard that goodyear have stopped making wranglers too. BT52 OVJ - G4 Defender 110 Stage 3 Film/Comms vehicle fleet no. G4AUS04 vehicle no. 43
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yellodisco	yellodisco posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 184, Visits: 3.7K	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
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Johnny A	Johnny A posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Past Forum Member Posts: 69, Visits: 766	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! Johnny A. E 3 H O G ''''The Piglet'''' Defender 130 (one of the infamous five) formally BT 08 BTZ Harley Davidson XR1200X Harley Davidson Hearse
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aedwar57	aedwar57 posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 521, Visits: 1.9K	whitham specialist vehicles sell wheels and tyres and way be worth a look...... Alan BT08BTX (Beatrice) Atlantic Rising 110
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adesg4	a adesg4 posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
a Group: G4 Member Posts: 1.2K, Visits: 6.8K	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. Adrian Technical Officer G4 Owners Club D110 - Mongolia 2008 - 1925YbA - Recce D2 - Australia 2003 - 1BIJ-664 - Australia/ Russia Media car. Fleet 104
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neil_110	neil_110 posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 38, Visits: 548	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 2003 Defender 110 Stage 2 Comms G4SAF17 Fleet no.160 Past Vehicles 2008 Defender 130 (BD08 VTK) 2003 Discovery 2 Surpport vehicle (BT52 OWD)
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Sweep	Sweep posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 293, Visits: 1.5K	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 ;) All round good guy :D G4 Owners Club -------------------------------- Gone but not forgotten 08 D3 XS. BN55 WPV G4 D3 Mongolian Recce 110 1936yba - PGE
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