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[marky0283]

As the title says really:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/235-70-16-Recip-Trial-MUD-Terrain-tyres-x-4-/280507145822?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item414f875e5e

Looking at getting some mud tyres and on a budget so wondered what you thought to these? How noisy are they likely to be on the road and am I right in thinking they would fit on a completely unmodified '96 Grand?

Cheers,

Mark

[JamesH]

Good offroad, very noisy on road, not sure about sizing for a Grand. Tyres are one thing I try not to save money on though - they are your only contact with the road, mud, rocks...

[DarrenR]

they are very directional, drive in get stuck no rearward traction to back up
A mate had them on his yj use to happen all the time 

[mad mechanic]

i had a set on a discovery..they were very very good in the gloopy stuff and no issues with reversing out  also not as noisey as the bfg muds on the road..yes they are directional but had to run one the wrong way when i had a flat and it didnt make much difference tbh
hth andy

[Bubba]

only known two folk with them and both were super happy sure they were loud on the road but they both liked the fact

[Dave69]

give the guy a ring and see what he has that will suit your needs. I've bought from him before with no issues and he even supplies a cup of cha while you wait while he puts them onto rims. he has a vast amount of tyres in his storage building.

[tartanzj]

I have 235/85r16 Recips for off-road use and they are quite noisy at around 30-40mph on tarmac, but great in the mud. Be careful of the speed rating of them if you are planning to use them all the time.

Size wise mine were spot on 32" so those would measure 29". No probs fitting in the arches on that size.

I would be tempted to find an extra cheap set of rims and put 30" muds on them and keep your stock wheels for daily use. You'll find a GC bottoms out loads with 29" tyres.   

[scrw]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m64b0s229p59574

have run these on an XJ, quiet, great on tarmac, really good in mud, & cheaper than recips

[charger]

I know this seller name is Charles his tyre shop is in Notts, if you can over to him he has loads in stock & will try a few for you.

[Dave69]

when you visit him you actually park in the garden centre car park.

[marky0283]

Thanks for the replies people.

I have 235/85r16 Recips for off-road use and they are quite noisy at around 30-40mph on tarmac, but great in the mud. Be careful of the speed rating of them if you are planning to use them all the time.

Size wise mine were spot on 32" so those would measure 29". No probs fitting in the arches on that size.

I would be tempted to find an extra cheap set of rims and put 30" muds on them and keep your stock wheels for daily use. You'll find a GC bottoms out loads with 29" tyres.   

Would I have any issues if I was to fit 30" tyres with no lift? Will be getting a lift but can't afford both just yet.

[marky0283]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m64b0s229p59574

have run these on an XJ, quiet, great on tarmac, really good in mud, & cheaper than recips

I had these on a vitara when I was into my green laning a while ago but had problems with balancing which is why I am looking to try some others, they did very well in the brown stuff though.

[Panic mechanic!]

Most mud tyres are difficult to balance using the traditional methods, some tyres fitters hate them so much they try to get you not to buy them or they just won't bother balancing them. All down to the fact that deep tread patterns  actually move about when a vehicle is  at speed  so constantly unbalance them.

[marky0283]

Do you think 30" tyres would fit with standard suspension without any rubbing issues?

[charger]

I have 30.1" for a 2" lift there is rubbing in reverse on full lock

[tartanzj]

30" will fit under the zj/zg fine as long as you don't go too wide. I went with 31's and a 2" budget boost first as it was less than £100 for the 2" lift. I had to adjust the steering stops a bit and only had v. slight rub on front arch when I disconnected the swaybar.

What size lift are you planning to do?

[marky0283]

I'm looking to get a 3.5 lift in the future. It's annoying I can't afford the lift and tyres now really!

[Bishops Finger]

235 75 R15..