Tire Recommendations for Land Rovers by D.A.P.
Tire Recommendations

Range Rover  |   Discovery I  |   Discovery II
Defender  |  Freelander  |  Series Land Rover

Range Rover Classic & Discovery 1

For the Range Rover Classic and Discovery I, a 245/75-16 is a nice fit with a two or three inch lift. 

For all-around use and winter driving, we especially like the BF Goodrich All Terrain KO.

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire  

For mud, we've been very impressed with the Firestone Destination MT.

Firestone Destination M/T Tire

Firestone Destination M/T Tire

For stock replacements, the Michelin Synchrone is an excellent choice. Although tame in appearance, they handle all conditions very well.

Michelin 4x4 Synchrone Tire

Michelin 4x4 Synchrone Tire

95 Disco with 2-inch lift and 245/75-16
2" Lifted Disco with 245/75-16's

 

Stock Range Rover Classic with 235/70-16
Range Rover Classics can use 235/70-16 to replace the 205's that were fitted at the factory. 

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Discovery II

For the Discovery II, we are impressed by the Michelin 4x4XPC that was fitted originally, a stock height DII can take a 245/75-16 easily...

Michelin 4x4 XPC Tire

Michelin 4x4 XPC Tire

For those looking for something more aggressive,  A two inch lift will allow a 265/75-16 to fit without a problem. For mostly road-bound vehicles or for use in snow, we prefer the BF Goodrich All Terrain KO.

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire  

For mud use, we've been impressed by the Firestone Destination MT.

Firestone Destination M/T Tire

Firestone Destination M/T Tire
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2" lifted Disco II with 265/75-16 BFG A/T KO
2" lifted Disco II with 265/75-16 BFG A/T KO

 

 
3" lifted Disco II with 265/75-16 Destination MT
3" lifted Disco II with 265/75-16 Destination MT

Defender

Defenders often come stock with BF Goodrich All Terrain KO's  in 265/75-16 and that's what we normally fit on them.

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire  

Otherwise, we outfit the Defender for mud use with Firestone Destination MT's or BFG Mud Terrains. If lifting your Defender, one might go to a 33" or larger tire.

Firestone Destination M/T Tire

Firestone Destination M/T Tire
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM Tire

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM Tire

Defender with BFG A/T KO's in 265/75-16
Defenders with BFG A/T KO's in 265/75-16

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Freelander

The Freelander fared well on the stock Michelins, but if you got an early one with Goodyear HP's you probably want to upgrade. We often fit BFGoodrich AT KO's in 225/70-16 on stock height Freelanders and 225/75-16 on lifted Freelanders. The 17" and 18" versions typically convert to 16" wheels for off-road use.

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO Tire  

Lifted Freelander with 225/75-16 Destination M/T
Lifted Freelander with 225/75-16 Destination M/T

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Series Land Rover

For Series Rovers with 16" wheels, the BF Goodrich Mud Terrain is a popular choice in 235/85-16 size.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM Tire

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM Tire

 

Series Rover with 235/85-16 BFG M/T
Series Rover with 235/85-16 BFG M/T

*NOTE - Installing larger tires will affect braking performance, handling, and speedometer accuracy.
The information provided above are suggestions based on our own experience with our own Rovers,
 and is offered as a guide. Tire performance and feel is a subjective matter and your results may vary.

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