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[jp-]

The tires I'm dying to get a hold of are actually Continental HSO Sand tires, but they aren't available stateside.

https://www.buybigtyres.com/products/580-750r16c-continental-hso-sand-tyre

The later Range Rovers and early Discovery's had a similar tire if memory serves. I believe it was a Michelin XS or XMS or something like that...

Maybe it was the Camel Trophy Defenders that used the Michelin XCL I'm remembering.

[Myron]

Exactly! The name alone might make it worth a set.

Funny you mention Firestone, as I saw a set today and came back and googled it. What a bizarre tread pattern. I couldn't quite decide if it was truly a better mousetrap or just a gimmick.

Goodyear makes the Wrangler All Terrain "Adventure" in my preferred 215/85 size. It's a lighter duty tire, and of course the name is all wrong, but I might give those a whirl. Interestingly, I have a new Defender on order and that's the tire they build it with.

Thanks again for your help!

Myron

[jp-]

I took a look and it looks like they may be discontinued, or are just difficult to find now. I also really like the look of these Atlander Roverclaw's. And the Firestone Destination M/T2's are rated pretty well if you want a mud tire only. I do think an A/T tire would be a little better choice for me, since I'm on the interstate a fair amount.


How can you go wrong with a "Rover"claw?

[jp-]

Hey Myron,

They are Joyroad MT200's in 235/85R16. I'm running them on Wolf rims. My spare was just a little big for the bonnet, which is why I'm not running it up there. The M416 trailer has been converted to Rover rims and is running military NDT 7.00-16 tires, which is what the spare up front is, and these work just fine on the Rover as a spare.

The Joyroad's are a cheap chinese tire I got when I got to the "I need a rolling chassis" stage of the rebuild. But they actually aren't that bad. They ride ok, are not super loud (may change with wear), and are actually decent in the rain. But I only have about 1500 miles on them.

[Myron]

Nice looking Santana!

Here's my restomod 66 109".

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Hi JP,

I am in need of new tires for my 64 IIA 88 and I confess it's more about getting the right look than it is about tire performance for me these days. I have always run a 215/85-16 but am considering a 235/85-16 because there are more choices.

Anyway, I saw your resto-mod on the long-running thread and wondered what tire you have on it? It really looks the part.

Thanks,

Myron

[jp-]

Nice looking Santana!

Here's my restomod 66 109".

[grimmecm]

1965 Series 2a Santana SWB

New to me 1965 Series 2a Santana SWB. Had it about a month so far. Only "modern" update I've made is going to tubeless wheels/tires.

[biffidum]

No worries, I am waiting on a replacement set of wipers. That one actually works and stays on the glass for the entire sweep. Pretty lame wipers in general anyway. This is by no means a restoration, more of a make it safe and reliable or at least just reliable. The PO used this just for off-roading. There was mud packed in the highest of places. Both headlight buckets were filled with red mud!

[roverp480]

Here is my 1972 Series 3. I bought it in November and spent my Christmas holidays in the garage repairing and painting.
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Excellent looking motor , you have made a huge improvement. I hope you don't mind me mentioning but the left hand (Drivers side) wiper arm should have a crank the other way round so that the blade lies parallel with the bottom of the glass when at rest . There was a mix up at one time with the parts list where it was showing them the opposite way round LH on the right and RH on the left, as I found out when I purchased a new one.

[biffidum]

Here is my 1972 Series 3. I bought it in November and spent my Christmas holidays in the garage repairing and painting. Needed bulkhead and door pillar work, rebuilt seat box, seals, recovered the dash, master and slave clutch cylinders, brake booster work, e-brake rebuilt with home made components (was missing key parts), steel support work for under the rear box, electrical work (added a wireless ignition interlock for security), all new seats and added 3 point retractable seat belts, repaired faulty new brake shoes so friction surfaces were in contact with the drum along entire surface, two new windows and all new tracks, ... long list. Just passed my safety and it is officially on the road. Drives like.... a Rover. I have obsessive compulsive tendencies

[mtbugeye]

Montana Bugeye Up and Running Again

Rescued this running survivor 69 bugeye S2a from Kalispell, MT (Feb.69 build date, NAS). It has been a Montana rig since the mid 60's, used for a small business for a while, several logged trips out of state, and it will live and play in Helena, MT. Doing a mechanical preservation with a few updates. Have owned several classic 4x4's and MT is just a great place to enjoy em. Repairs/upgrades so far: Replaced all fluids with proper grades, Oil filter spin-on adapter, Petronix dizzy, 3ohm Flame Thrower Coil, Delco 10Si Alternator conversion, bunch of wiring work with 2nd fuse panel, restored original oil bath air Cleaner, 16" Wolf wheels with 235/85/16 M/T trail runners, serviced brakes, Hella driving lights, new seats, reconditioned fuel tank, and a bin of more parts to replace. Gotta luv it!

[jimrr]

that should be a nice rig when you get to driving it.

[wrongway]

First snow of the year.

[roverp480]

My S1 Station wagon here in the UK at The Land Rover Series One club meet in the Lake district this year

[wrongway]

Well you got a fine vehicle there. I have one a few years older and had a fun time getting it up and running like I wanted. Keep us posted and ask any questions you may have. Lots of free advice gladly given.