New 4x4 tyre law

Bat21 · 16-03-2009, 11:06

I've just got off the phone to a couple of 4x4 tyre suppliers.

I'm looking for 2 33x12.5x15 General Grabber AT2's for spares for our impending trip to Morocco and have been told there is none in the country

Apparently there is a new 4x4 tyre law being introduced in the UK and all manufacturers are holding back with production until they know what's happening.

I have 4 BFG all terrain's fitted and wanted 2 cheaper spares hence going for the Generals..... there are only 9 BFGs available in the country so I've had to fork out £300 for something I'll hopefully never use

Anyone know the score with this new law that is in the pipeline

16-03-2009, 13:09

Local ATS knows nothing about any law changes.

nejones · 16-03-2009, 14:04

Hi BAt is this what you're referring to?

http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=151193

Nath

(RIP) PLANK · 16-03-2009, 17:25

not anting to sound like a 'stick in the mud' but some mud tyres are rediculously loud! I have amate who uses some monster simex things and his landy sounds like a track laying vehicle! When you are out in the country you can hear some coming litterally from a mile away and they make more noise than the engine! So mabe in some cases there is a point to be made.

Maybe it is time for more intelligent tyre design to make better gripping yres, wihtout all the noise?

makeitfit · 16-03-2009, 17:52

Oh please....
I live a couple of sheep away from a farm and his piss off big tractor has tyres the size of a planet

So does he have to fit michelins now

I think it's a good idea to improve muds to be quieter, but dont legislate for it

It said on that link that they (EU) were concerned about people driving 4x4s with muds on having a heart attack

Well I reckon if they didn't get an attack when they were told the price of them, then driving on them will be no bother

(RIP) PLANK · 16-03-2009, 18:39

makeitfit, I doubt the tractor does 10k miles a year at 60mph on the roads as most vehilces fitted with mud tyres seem to do! I tink that is the problem here the amount of 4x4 oners who have 'all the gear and no idea' and use big mud reads all the time because it looks good rather than because they need them!

The other issue here are i suppose fuel economy and the environment, I jsut changed the tyres on my wifes suuki grnd vitara and went for Yokohama GO 12 at-2 tyres as they are supposed to be (and so far it seems true) a little better than BFG's and one of the big advantages i have found is less road niose and less stoes and other debris showering the road and under the car when you drive back onto the tarmac, but they are esxpensive.

I dont think legislation is a good thing either, but i am all for a bit of peace and quiet! The police and air ambulance do regular traning flights over our land and even at low altitudes make less noise than some of the 4x4's traveling at excessive speeds on the nearby b road! im all for a bit of fun but surely there is no need for all the noise? and dont even get me started on motorbikes

16-03-2009, 11:06	#1
Bat21 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shropshire Vehicle: Tonka Toy Posts: 1,044	New 4x4 tyre law I've just got off the phone to a couple of 4x4 tyre suppliers. I'm looking for 2 33x12.5x15 General Grabber AT2's for spares for our impending trip to Morocco and have been told there is none in the country Apparently there is a new 4x4 tyre law being introduced in the UK and all manufacturers are holding back with production until they know what's happening. I have 4 BFG all terrain's fitted and wanted 2 cheaper spares hence going for the Generals..... there are only 9 BFGs available in the country so I've had to fork out £300 for something I'll hopefully never use Anyone know the score with this new law that is in the pipeline

16-03-2009, 13:09	#2
Darwin Guest Posts: n/a	Local ATS knows nothing about any law changes.

16-03-2009, 14:04	#3
nejones Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tipton Vehicle: T2 Posts: 338	Hi BAt is this what you're referring to? http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=151193 Nath

16-03-2009, 17:25	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	not anting to sound like a 'stick in the mud' but some mud tyres are rediculously loud! I have amate who uses some monster simex things and his landy sounds like a track laying vehicle! When you are out in the country you can hear some coming litterally from a mile away and they make more noise than the engine! So mabe in some cases there is a point to be made. Maybe it is time for more intelligent tyre design to make better gripping yres, wihtout all the noise?

16-03-2009, 17:52	#5
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Oh please.... I live a couple of sheep away from a farm and his piss off big tractor has tyres the size of a planet So does he have to fit michelins now I think it's a good idea to improve muds to be quieter, but dont legislate for it It said on that link that they (EU) were concerned about people driving 4x4s with muds on having a heart attack Well I reckon if they didn't get an attack when they were told the price of them, then driving on them will be no bother

16-03-2009, 18:39	#6
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	makeitfit, I doubt the tractor does 10k miles a year at 60mph on the roads as most vehilces fitted with mud tyres seem to do! I tink that is the problem here the amount of 4x4 oners who have 'all the gear and no idea' and use big mud reads all the time because it looks good rather than because they need them! The other issue here are i suppose fuel economy and the environment, I jsut changed the tyres on my wifes suuki grnd vitara and went for Yokohama GO 12 at-2 tyres as they are supposed to be (and so far it seems true) a little better than BFG's and one of the big advantages i have found is less road niose and less stoes and other debris showering the road and under the car when you drive back onto the tarmac, but they are esxpensive. I dont think legislation is a good thing either, but i am all for a bit of peace and quiet! The police and air ambulance do regular traning flights over our land and even at low altitudes make less noise than some of the 4x4's traveling at excessive speeds on the nearby b road! im all for a bit of fun but surely there is no need for all the noise? and dont even get me started on motorbikes