Colways

[Strange Rover]

Colways? Any good?

I have been running Colway ATs on my Range Rover and even at motorway speeds, noise is not a problem. Lewis has been running 235 MTs on the Landrover for a couple of years now and has just fitted a set of new 265s. Theres a lot of rubber on the ground making a bit more roar out on the open road. But with a single sheet of alloy between that V8 and his ears, it's not the most intrusive sound.
Initial balancing on the Weller rims was a bit of a problem but that could just as well be the rims as any inconsistency of the rubber. For my money, Colway remoulds are the best-bet. If you drive off-road more than on, then go for the MTs. Otherwise ATs are just fine. The only extreme conditions that I cannot comment on, is ice. By the way, look how much more Grizzlies cost. I'm led to believe that they come out of the same factory!
As for sizing on Surfs, there's no sure-fire way of checking for tyre size suitability other than fitting them on your own vehicle. The offset of accessory wheels can vary considerably as can the spring travel: Particularly if they're old and saggy!
First hand experience is the next-best advice and a hell of a lot cheaper. There's already some experience in the forum of running the size you want. Just check the rim width and off-set are comparable with the rims that you intend to use. There's got to be someone local who's fitted the tyres you want that could lend you a wheel and tyre for a trial fit on your motor.
Oh, and just in case you thought I'd lost the thread....Concorde, Trucks, Dune buggies, Invalid carriages and Corgi cars, all use tyres. Doubt it helps.... but there you go.
I'm a bit of a windbag aren't I?

[noisebod]

I have been running Colway ATs on my Range Rover and even at motorway speeds, noise is not a problem. Lewis has been running 235 MTs on the Landrover for a couple of years now and has just fitted a set of new 265s. Theres a lot of rubber on the ground making a bit more roar out on the open road. But with a single sheet of alloy between that V8 and his ears, it's not the most intrusive sound.
Initial balancing on the Weller rims was a bit of a problem but that could just as well be the rims as any inconsistency of the rubber. For my money, Colway remoulds are the best-bet. If you drive off-road more than on, then go for the MTs. Otherwise ATs are just fine. The only extreme conditions that I cannot comment on, is ice. By the way, look how much more Grizzlies cost. I'm led to believe that they come out of the same factory!
As for sizing on Surfs, there's no sure-fire way of checking for tyre size suitability other than fitting them on your own vehicle. The offset of accessory wheels can vary considerably as can the spring travel: Particularly if they're old and saggy!
First hand experience is the next-best advice and a hell of a lot cheaper. There's already some experience in the forum of running the size you want. Just check the rim width and off-set are comparable with the rims that you intend to use. There's got to be someone local who's fitted the tyres you want that could lend you a wheel and tyre for a trial fit on your motor.
Oh, and just in case you thought I'd lost the thread....Concorde, Trucks, Dune buggies, Invalid carriages and Corgi cars, all use tyres. Doubt it helps.... but there you go.
I'm a bit of a windbag aren't I?

YES!!!

[Dazza]

Got loads of replies on this thread then, think I'll go with the remoulds can't afford the others anyway, just a poor welder. Cheers folks

[BUSHWHACKER]

colways

Hi Dazza, have a look @ the pic. colway m/ts 31/10.5/r15 on standard alloys.
can't fault them, £179.for 4, delivered from sowden4x4tyres@btconnect.com.
cheerz,
Vince.

[keef]

lorries always run on remoulds/retreads... there are certain rules to what axle they can go on (which i can't remember) but if they can support that all day or a 747 (god knows how much they weigh? 200ton?)...


colways have a lifetime guarantee too.

The term"Lifetime Guarantee" always worrie's me when it's a safety critical item!

[Strange Rover]

Colways/Sowden

Sownen4x4 is sound as a pound on delivery and sharp on prices. 4 sets over past year and no problems. I did a direct transfer of funds for next-day delivery to my tame tyre-fitter.
Pretty brief for a windbag, eh?

[robgee1964]

Colway remoulds

Hi


Just to add my two penneth to the great remould debate ....


I wanted a set of all terrain tyres, and after much pondering I fitted a set of Colway AT remoulds to my Discovery 200Tdi, having been assured by many that they were OK. I know its not a Toyota however my experience with the tyres is still relevant.

Anyway I had only covered about 1000 miles or so when one blew out, luckily at low speed. Had the tyre removed and it seemed like there was a split in the casing on the inside, with the air escaping through a small split in the rubber right on the corner of the tread/sidewall. Car had never been over 70mph and no hard corning (its a Disco - they don't do corners!) nor any heavy offroad use.

Tyre fitter and myself thought wasn't much like a puncture. Sent it back to Colway who simply said it was a puncture. I wasn't convinced, seeing as there was no object found in the tyre, and nothing passed through. Anyway I lost confidence in them and have replaced with a set of General grabber AT's.

Just for info, grip was excellent with the colways as they must be soft compound. I did notice the sidewalls seemed weak tho, ie. the tyres looked "soft" even when inflated to the correct pressures.

Moral of the story? buy cheap and you end up buying twice.


Happy 4x4'ing


Rob Gee

[Jezware]

Are these any good, had some on a range rover once was thinking of getting new tyres got goodridges at mo but their costly and mine are worn. Only problem is my tyres are 245/75-16 and they only do 245/70-16 or 265/75-16. guess the 75 is profile and 245 width, nice fat ones would be nice but is the 20mm pushing it?

I got the narrow body surf, no lift and am running the Colway 275/70/16 MT's. No rubbing at all. What offset are your wheels, this will make the biggest difference I think.