Wheels and Tyres
Bronco 4x4 Defender Alloys Our Expedition camper was still running on standard Defender Rims with 7.50/16 tyres which were a little drab and 'agricultural' for our liking. So we thought we'd add a bit of flair to each corner.
Wheels and Tyres
Creepy Crawlers - Rock Rubber from Maxxis A new tire from Maxxis International this year, and it's a tough one! The Creepy Crawler (M-8090) is the company's latest creation. It's an aggressive tire designed for extreme terrain, rugged durability, and sure-footed traction in the harshest four-wheeling conditions.
Wheels and Tyres
Staun Tyre Deflators Driving different terrains often requires different tyre pressures for optimum traction. Inflatingand and deflating your tyres to the correct pressure can be time consuming and also a bit hit-and-miss if you're in a hurry. The Staun Tyre Deflators are the best method we've ever seen for DEFLATING to the correct pressure, far better than the age-old 'matchstick method'. Inflating back to road pressures will be covered in a separate article.
Wheels and Tyres
Defender TD5 spare wheel mount There is no official standard-fit option for a bonnet mount spare wheel carrier for the TD5 Defenders. The bonnet is not structually as rigid as previous models and the engine is slightly taller. Mounting a spare wheel on the bonnet just creates a large hammer that will slap your TD5 cover at every opportunity. Step forward French company RR Concept with an ingenious and neatly executed solution.