Dave
Where you headed ? Are you just in Sand or Sahel too ?
If purely sand go with the XS/Jamal tread -
If more Sahel (ie Mali) then the BFG's
Try 235/85/16 BFG All Terrain - should fit - just....but may have to 'mod' arches slightly...
- same height as 7.50/16's - that nice tall section giving you good ground clearance and aired down a nice long footprint.
Bit cheaper than running XS - which dont last as long on asphalt IMO.
Also the BFGs are tubeless, so you can repair (Tread Punctures only)them with strings in 5 minutes. My prefence these days.
Carry a few tubes and a patch kit with you though.
Make sure you air up again over rocky pistes - with any of these tyres - ripping the sidewalls out isnt much fun.
This is where a quick, 100% duty compressor is worth its weight in gold.
Another option would be to drive through Europe on what you alrady have on the vehicle and then pick up some XS/Jamals when you get down to North/West Africa.
Would save some road wear.
Whats the price difference between Jamals and Xs's out there these days Guys ?
The BFG's will be roughly £90 each.
All these tyres will be fine with the Rangies Weight - just take a look at what the bush taxis carry....
Cheers
Grif
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