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  1. #1361
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    Default 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.
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    Current: 1965 Series 2a Santana SWB.

    Past: 2006 SE V8.
    2.5" lift Johnson Rods, 295/70/18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, ATX AX201 18x9 wheels, Front Runner Slim Line II rack, Front Runner ladder, Additional fiddling through Gap Diagnostic IID Tool

  2. #1362
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    Nice looking Santana!

    Here's my restomod 66 109".

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    61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
    66 IIA 88" Station Wagon (sold)
    66 IIA 109" Pickup (Restomod, 5MGE, R380)
    67 IIA 109" NADA Wagon (sold)
    88, 2.5TD 110 RHD non-hicap pickup

    -I used to know everything there was to know about Land Rovers; then I joined the RN Bulletin Board.

  3. #1363

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    Quote Originally Posted by jp- View Post
    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

  4. #1364
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    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.
    61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
    66 IIA 88" Station Wagon (sold)
    66 IIA 109" Pickup (Restomod, 5MGE, R380)
    67 IIA 109" NADA Wagon (sold)
    88, 2.5TD 110 RHD non-hicap pickup

    -I used to know everything there was to know about Land Rovers; then I joined the RN Bulletin Board.

  5. #1365
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    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.

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    How can you go wrong with a "Rover"claw?
    61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
    66 IIA 88" Station Wagon (sold)
    66 IIA 109" Pickup (Restomod, 5MGE, R380)
    67 IIA 109" NADA Wagon (sold)
    88, 2.5TD 110 RHD non-hicap pickup

    -I used to know everything there was to know about Land Rovers; then I joined the RN Bulletin Board.

  6. #1366

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    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

  7. #1367
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    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...-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.
    61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
    66 IIA 88" Station Wagon (sold)
    66 IIA 109" Pickup (Restomod, 5MGE, R380)
    67 IIA 109" NADA Wagon (sold)
    88, 2.5TD 110 RHD non-hicap pickup

    -I used to know everything there was to know about Land Rovers; then I joined the RN Bulletin Board.

  8. #1368

    Default Oh Landy

    This is Oh Landy, formerly know in the Mendo circle as Chug. I've have him for about 7 years. Upgrades include new end-to-end electrical system, Forbyn 4-wheel-disc and dual-circuit SIII vacuum boost brake system, parabolic suspension, Exmoor interior w/ seatbelts, new steering rack, Forbyn heavy duty axles, freshly rebuilt Rochester carb, Mt Mansfield heater, Romerdrive, LED lights, Hitchgate rear tire carrier w/ custom center brake light, RN rockslides, new fuel tank, new wheels & KO2 tires. Next project is restoring a Tropical top with a Lasalle headliner.Click image for larger version. 

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    1971 Series 2a

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