Lord Burley Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Right. Some advice from you lot. I have virtually given up on getting a set of track grips. And was going to opt for a set of 900x16 bar grips,as its the closest in pattern to the track grips. A question though. I'm concerned that the sidewalls being thiner will not take the extra weight of the Ferret. Anyone give advice on this???. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 There's a set of Trakgrips on Milweb at the moment. A Ferret is not heavy, how much does a fully loaded 101 weigh? You won't have a problem with any 9.00x16 tyre which you fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 A set of tracgrips r on ebay @ £1000! Withams r also selling 9.00 by 16's Michelin XZL 255/100 R 16 (900 R 16) New Unused Normally fitted on RB 44 but ideal for Landrover 101`s, 110 Desert Patrol etc. Very High Quality Tyre Quantity 9 available £125 a vat each. 01476 861361 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 There's a set of Trakgrips on Milweb at the moment. A Ferret is not heavy, how much does a fully loaded 101 weigh? You won't have a problem with any 9.00x16 tyre which you fit.Are those the ones being sold by Frank Burberry. If they are,then they are already sold. So you wouldnt have reservations fitting 900x16 bar grips????. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 A set of tracgrips r on ebay @ £1000! Withams r also selling 9.00 by 16's Michelin XZL 255/100 R 16 (900 R 16) New Unused Normally fitted on RB 44 but ideal for Landrover 101`s, 110 Desert Patrol etc. Very High Quality Tyre Quantity 9 available £125 a vat each. 01476 861361 I like the price. But the pattern is too far removed from the track grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I wouldn't fit bar grips, I don't like them and I don't think they'd look good. I prefer the Continental type tread, such as the Danubianas I have on mine. The Petlas Andy has look good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oily Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 can you get tyres like that to fit Saracen, ie 12.00-20?, if so, where from, and are they upto supporting and coping with the weight (11tons -ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I wouldn't fit bar grips, I don't like them and I don't think they'd look good. I prefer the Continental type tread, such as the Danubianas I have on mine. The Petlas Andy has look good too.Are they still available though. As the 101 guys have trouble getting them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 someone had these on a ferret at W&P this year: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-900x16-280-85x16-Silverstone-mt117-Tyres_W0QQitemZ220388885310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item335033833e#ht_763wt_732 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Are they still available though. As the 101 guys have trouble getting them as well. Petlas seem to very difficult to get hold off, when I bought mine I bought the tyre importers last remaining stock. someone had these on a ferret at W&P this year: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-900x16-280-85x16-Silverstone-mt117-Tyres_W0QQitemZ220388885310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item335033833e#ht_763wt_732 They don't look to bad hadn't seen those before if only I had the pennies I'd buy five. Tracgrips wern't the only tyre fitted to the Ferret but it depends on where the Ferret was operated. These look like the continental type of tyre that Chris has on his http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/inservice/badgergrp11.jpg These seem to be a sand type of tyre http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/mnuls/08bb65smllr.JPG If you're only doing low milage Tracgrips are o.k. but you still can't past the fact that most if not all Tracgrip tyre stocks r 20 plus years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afvnut75 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 hi I have petlas nato stock 900 x16 tyres which are new from a tyre company on both my ferrets. And to be honest their far better than trackgrip or bar grip when on the road in rain and off road the side wall issue was something i was reluctant at first but after a bit of homework they have proved to be a great reliable replacement. If you want any info on the tyre then just email me ! regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I sold 4 original Dunlop runflats on the rims at W+P for £200. No one wanted them the year before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oily Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 noboby answered my question!....can you get those petlas tyres in 12.00-20 size for Saracens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 noboby answered my question!....can you get those petlas tyres in 12.00-20 size for Saracens? Nobody answered because nobody knows! You need to contact the manufacturer and ask. I suspect the answer is no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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