Correct type of tyres for a LR dormobile

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    I need to changes tyres and I wonder :

    -Avon RangeMaster seems to be a classic mount
    -I also consider BF Trac Edge

    The idea is to go for a capable tyre in off road yet a “genuine” choice…
    What is your experience?

    Thanks,

    Marc

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    jkhackney
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      Hi Marc,
      I don’t know what is “original”. I have an Avon spare on my SIII and it is a very heavy, deep-treaded tractor tire that I imagine would not be very comfortable or fuel-efficient on the road. New 16X7.5’s seem to be very expensive.

      When the time comes, I will look for a used set of 16 x 7.5 from a Defender 110. These sets can often be found in good condition for 100-150 EUR as the owners switch the stock tires for balloon tires and spoked wheels.

      You see I’m being practical, but I won’t have much money left after my chassis, fuel tank, doors, sill frames, bulkhead, …

      Jeremy

      #1692

      Hi jeremy

      Michel.j and i spoke about you last week end, we’d love to see you coming to our annual do (about 100 series) in Bannegon in the center of France on sept 20th.
      There will be 4 dormobiles if you come along…
      And why not 5 if Maldonmud offers his new buy a crossing…
      Marc

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      jkhackney
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        Hi Marc,
        I replied in a private message (PM) so this doesn’t get too off-topic. See my email address there (Michel has it, too).
        Jeremy

        #1694

        Hi

        I would love to join you and any other Series 11 club members at Bannegon, but am off with my better half to ClubMed on the 21st September, so not this year.

        I changed over to 16×235 radial TracEdge from 16×7.50 Mudplugga crossply tyres on my SWB and they are great, far less pitching and a softer ride (still pretty harsh by Eurobox standards though).

        However will be fitting radial 16×7.50 Avon Rangemaster to RU to replace the cracked original crossplies as they look good, more traditional than TracEdge (good as though those are) and handle far better in the wet than crossplies.

        The new Dormobile which I hope to pick up this week, is on good original 16×7.50 Avon crossplies and I will not be changing these as unlikely to be
        travelling more than 200 miles from home and the old fashioned “thrum” noise they make, compared to modern tyres, is wonderful, especially with the vents and windows open and makes the slow speeds attained worthwhile.

        Kind regards

        Paul

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