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Lionsden
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 Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:03 Post subject: New set of boots for Delilah... |
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Finally got a set of Kuhmo KL71's this morning, I'm going to have them fitted tomorrow... I can't wait!!!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:14 Post subject: |
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Cool 8-) , what size have you gone for 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:54 Post subject: |
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Cheers, 30x9.50 R15. :D :D :D
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 13:37 Post subject: |
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I just got 2 new KL's and fine things they are.
Bazza :D
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 15:56 Post subject: |
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I love em!!!!
She looks a million times better now!!!
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 16:34 Post subject: |
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| I love my KL71s too! |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 16:45 Post subject: |
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| What are they like for normal road use? Look excellent! |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 17:04 Post subject: |
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I find them good for road.Very little road noise but not formula one standard.The shoulders on the front wear fairly rapidly if you drive them hard around bend's but do grip fairly well as they are made of soft compound. Not so good for driving over sharp rock's, but that wasn't asked.I rate them for road use. 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 18:32 Post subject: |
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| They certainly handle better on the road than my old Marshall AT's (that had plenty of tread) |
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I've only driven on them for a mile, I'm watching the clock just waiting for 6 when I finish work and can drive home, they are a lot quieter than I imagined, the only mud tyres I've driven on before these were insa turbos or a very similar tyre on a defender and they made my hands numb through the steering wheel the vibration was that bad I had to wear gloves all the time. I read loads of good things about the KL71's on here and other reviews and I love the look of them, so I thought I'd give them a try... Glad I did now!!!
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:44 Post subject: |
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Looks great do they fit on standard rims okay and do they rub at all.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:33 Post subject: |
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| Gaz7114 wrote: |
| Looks great do they fit on standard rims okay and do they rub at all. |
There is always a bi of cunfusion on this. The consensus is that 30x9.50 R15 is the biggest you can get on a standard rim and also the biggest you can do without them rubbing (for which you need a suspension lift to stop them).
That said i have 31x10.5 R15 on mine (standard rims, unlifted) and they don't rub. But i did remove the mud flaps and cut at the inner wheelarch slightly to be sure (as a precaution) |
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:22 Post subject: |
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| chrisreah wrote: |
| That said i have 31x10.5 R15 on mine (standard rims, unlifted) and they don't rub.... |
Standard rims are 6". You might want to check with your insurance company that they are happy with you running oversized tyres on your rims. 
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 14:46 Post subject: |
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| Rusty wrote: |
| chrisreah wrote: |
| That said i have 31x10.5 R15 on mine (standard rims, unlifted) and they don't rub.... |
Standard rims are 6". You might want to check with your insurance company that they are happy with you running oversized tyres on your rims. |
Looking at that chart maybe the 9.50 would be okay for the 6" rims.
Just found them tyres at £69 each is that a good price.?
Would like to get some new winter boots on mine.
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Using this site: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp the 9.50s require a 6.5"+ rim... Alternatively you could use the more easily found 235/75x15. These fit on a 6" rim. Either that or go for Pajero 7" rims which many of us have...
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:25 Post subject: |
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But if Mk2 Paj rim's used then the bottom bolt of the front mud flap need's to be taken out or the tyre hit's if you don't have a lift fitted. I think Mk 1 rim's are 6" but don't quote me on that.. :?
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:31 Post subject: |
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True. One must get the right ones. Rule: Use a tape measure
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 13:25 Post subject: |
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Hi Gaz yes, I got mine from the same place you're looking, I think, as that's what I paid. Not bad for all that rubber!!!
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 14:20 Post subject: |
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| Rusty wrote: |
| True. One must get the right ones. Rule: Use a tape measure Or check for the 7J on the inside |
I bought some Mk 1's i was told and they are the same as i've seen on the L300's of Duxy and Swizzer, not sure if the early Pajero's used the same rim's or i was told a lie :D
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