While mentioning BF Goodrich, it recommends for either Classic Range Rover or Discovery the following alternative tyre fitments:

As a general purpose compromise tyre, use its All-Terrain and for vehicles used with a definite lean to off-roading, fit Mud-Terrain. Both are radial and are S speed rated to 113 mph. Many people do, in fact, fit Trac Edge as an alternative to standard tyres, but do bear in mind that they are Q speed rated - fine for Tdi, but not really Efi.

Original Tyre Fitment SWB (short wheel base) 80, 86 & 88 6.00 x 16. Land Rover Series I, II & III 6.50 x 16. Land Rover / Defender 90 6.00 x 16 6.50 x 16 205 x 16. Note for reference: 205 x 16 is similar in size to 6.5 x 16 and 225 x 75 x 16 LWB (long wheel base) 107/109 } Land Rover Series I, II & III } 7.5 x 16 Land Rover / Defender 110 & 130} After market maximum sizes SWB Land Rover Series I, II & III 7.5 x 16 Land Rover / Defender 90, 110 & 130 235 x 85 x 16

The BF Goodrich range of tyres are available direct from its main UK Distributors, Southam Tyres Ltd, Southam Drive, Southam, Warwickshire, CV33 OJH, (tel: 01296-813888), or their appointed dealers.

Finally, my personal choice as purely an ultimate off-road tyre is the SAT look-a-like remould 'Super Mud Plugger' in 7.50x16. The tread is incredibly aggressive, biting well in muddy conditions, especially when climbing, and obviously grips well when descending. They are also very reasonably priced, but they have a maximum speed rating of 74 mph as the original casings are 'L' rated and unfortunately they create much road noise and vibration on the tarmac. But for all that, they are brilliant.

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