Put a set of these on fathers Freelander 2 about 2 years ago he has done roughly around 10,000 miles on them and they have worn well. He says it's the best set of tyres he has ever had and he's had a few being old as tree's. Says they're quiet (but he's hard hearing). Sometimes he mounts kerbs, tracks towards ditches and drives on the white line bless him, he's not had any punctures or damage so I'd say these are quite tough. Seen him tow his caravan through a snowy field, so I'd say traction is really good. I will be getting him another set in 2 years time if they available as they seem to be keeping him on the road lol.
Seriously great tyre Hankook.
Best Tyres for the Land Rover Freelander 2
Land Rover Freelander 2 drivers have left 93 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 1,575,013 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
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- 93owner reviews
- 1,575,013 milescovered on them
- 57different tyres rated
- 77%average tyre score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather 6.8 | 76% from 4 reviews | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 Best All Season Tyres |
| Winter | Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme 8.2 | 89% from 9 reviews | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Best Winter Tyres |
| Summer | Avon Ranger 8.1 | 89% from 3 reviews | Best Summer Tyres |
Highest weighted owner score from Land Rover Freelander 2 drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tyres for the Land Rover Freelander 2
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews from the Land Rover Freelander 2 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
All Season tyres
The highest rated tyre in the All Season category for the Land Rover Freelander 2 is the Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather - 76% from 4 owner reviews across 91,000 miles.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather
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76% | 4 | 91,000 miles | 6.8 |
| 2 |
Continental 4x4 Contact
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66% | 10 | 151,022 miles | 6.6 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tyres
The highest rated tyre in the Winter category for the Land Rover Freelander 2 is the Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme - 89% from 9 owner reviews across 87,833 miles.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme
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89% | 9 | 87,833 miles | 8.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Summer tyres
The highest rated tyre in the Summer category for the Land Rover Freelander 2 is the Avon Ranger - 89% from 3 owner reviews across 12,500 miles.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avon Ranger
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89% | 3 | 12,500 miles | 8.1 |
| 2 |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
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68% | 3 | 51,500 miles | 7.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tyres that fit the Land Rover Freelander 2
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Land Rover Freelander 2 driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 and 215/75 R16 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
All Season tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the All Season category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV, at 9.3 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Land Rover Freelander 2 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV
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9.3 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
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9.2 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | 2 |
| 3 |
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV
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8.9 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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8.5 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Falken Wildpeak AT AT3WA
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8.5 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
BFGoodrich Advantage SUV All Season
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8.5 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the Winter category, in this car's sizes, is the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, at 9.3 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Land Rover Freelander 2 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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9.3 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
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9.3 | 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
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9.1 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Cooper Discoverer Winter
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9.1 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | 1 |
| 5 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
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9 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Nokian WR SUV 4
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8.7 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Summer tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, at 9.3 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Land Rover Freelander 2 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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9.3 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | 1 |
| 2 |
Pirelli Scorpion
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9 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | 1 |
| 3 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
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8.9 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Falken FK510 SUV
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8.7 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Falken e.Ziex
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8.7 | 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
|
8.5 | 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
How long do tyres last on the Land Rover Freelander 2?
Across 16 end of life reviews from Land Rover Freelander 2 drivers, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 26,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 20,000 miles and 30,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them.
Every tyre reviewed on the Land Rover Freelander 2
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 41 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 4x4 Contact | All Season | 66% | 10 | 151,022 miles |
| Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme | Winter | 89% | 9 | 87,833 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather | All Season | 76% | 4 | 91,000 miles |
| Avon Ranger | Summer | 89% | 3 | 12,500 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler AP Discontinued | All Season | 83% | 3 | 136,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 68% | 3 | 51,500 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Cross | All Season | 94% | 2 | 153,000 miles |
| General Grabber UHP | Summer | 92% | 2 | 20,010 miles |
| Sailun Terramax CVR | Summer | 90% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X | All Season | 89% | 2 | 10,025 miles |
| General Grabber AT Discontinued Replaced by General Grabber AT3 Plus | All Season | 81% | 2 | 2,010 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Replaced by Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV | All Season | 81% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 67% | 2 | 15,100 miles |
| Accelera Iota | Summer | 61% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Continental Cross Contact UHP | Summer | 54% | 2 | 38,500 miles |
| Roadstone Roadian HP | Summer | 49% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
Tyre sizes Land Rover Freelander 2 drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
What Land Rover Freelander 2 drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
Replacing Pirelli Scorpions, the Michelins are a definite step up. In the dry the steering is far more precise, grip levels high and behavior at the limit clean and benign. Stopping distances are commendably short with excellent stability. If anything they are even more impressive in the wet with exceptionally strong lateral grip and progressive behavior at the limit. They are very resistant to
aquaplaning on flooded motorways. Road noise and rolling comfort are good but not exceptional. As I use extreme winter tyres
for half the year I have no idea how they would fare in snow or ice although they show commendably good behavior in low
temperatures unlike some summer tyres. So far they are wearing well. For on road use in above freezing conditions I strongly
recommend these tyres as being worth the high price and would happily buy again.
aquaplaning on flooded motorways. Road noise and rolling comfort are good but not exceptional. As I use extreme winter tyres
for half the year I have no idea how they would fare in snow or ice although they show commendably good behavior in low
temperatures unlike some summer tyres. So far they are wearing well. For on road use in above freezing conditions I strongly
recommend these tyres as being worth the high price and would happily buy again.
I didnt expect to have winter tyre performance with all season ones... They are very good on dry and wet, far above expectations. Sorry to say but no need to have both (winter and summer ) set of tyres for light SUV vehicle. I had them on Land rover freelander 2. I drove them on muddy hills, ski slopes, icy roads and they gripped so well a had to have hard work to make a car sliding on snow. There was no place mud,snow or ice i wouldnt go, simply said... Great tyre with insane winter capabilities for all season tyre and a very good wet grip.
Wear was ok. For 25 000km they got to 5.3mm of tread. Driving was spirited only on mud ice and snow, and it was a joy with a lot of sense of control.
Wear was ok. For 25 000km they got to 5.3mm of tread. Driving was spirited only on mud ice and snow, and it was a joy with a lot of sense of control.
Put these on my freelander 2 always had goodyear wrangler all weather but these michelin have transformed the car, cornering much better feed back on steering much better and look great, used them on rocky roads forest tracks ect but not in mud yet would definitely buy again seem a great tyrr
Since putting on my freelander 2 would never put any other tyre on, good general performance and excellet wear.
Compared to the all season Pirelli Scorpion and Michelin Pilot Sports I have used before I am amazed by how well these winter tyres perform. In the dry they are a
fraction less precise and grippy but only by a very small margin. Rolling comfort is a little better on the Coopers as compensation. In the wet, particularly as the
temperature drops they are vastly superior to the all season tyres with really clingy grip even on greasy surfaces with super progressive breakaway. You really can take liberties. On fresh light snow they grip well and on icy roads they retain control where normal tyres would just let go. I have not driven them on snow deeper than about 5 inches. Naturally being a low temperature tyre they wear quickly if driven at high speed in summer relative to an all-season. I fit them during the winter and use the all-seasons in summer so I get the best of both worlds. Highly recommended for winter safety and security!
fraction less precise and grippy but only by a very small margin. Rolling comfort is a little better on the Coopers as compensation. In the wet, particularly as the
temperature drops they are vastly superior to the all season tyres with really clingy grip even on greasy surfaces with super progressive breakaway. You really can take liberties. On fresh light snow they grip well and on icy roads they retain control where normal tyres would just let go. I have not driven them on snow deeper than about 5 inches. Naturally being a low temperature tyre they wear quickly if driven at high speed in summer relative to an all-season. I fit them during the winter and use the all-seasons in summer so I get the best of both worlds. Highly recommended for winter safety and security!
My experience of these tyres is much as the review and others thoughts, generally very capable, however as time has gone on the performance has dropped particularly in the wet and cold to freezing conditions where as previously when much less miles on them I had full confidence driving in those conditions, I’ve reached the point of easing up rather more than I’d prefer, so it seems to me that after a certain amount of wear, the extreme performance of the tyres drops off quite sharply and after 18months and close to 18,000 miles the biggest disappointment with them is that they now need replacement as they have worn down to the point of just under 2mm with the outer edges well below that, I do about 1000 miles a month through the year and my previous Vredesteins managed close to 30,000 miles so I won’t be returning to these Bridgestones in a hurry, I know they have been replaced by another model let’s hope they are longer lasting
Halfords fitted 2 new tyres 9th July. 2,800 miles later in 9 weeks the tyres have worn to 3mm all over and the wires are showing on some parts.
Both front tyres, both completely worn out. Halfords refuse to consider the tyres may be faulty
Both front tyres, both completely worn out. Halfords refuse to consider the tyres may be faulty
I've fitted them on Freelander 2 for a autumn overland rally in Romanian mountains.
We have done almost 2000 miles on tarmac, big rocks, gravely roads, grass, some mud and even snow and ice. Mostly on lowered pressure to 1.8-1.9 bar.
I was surprised by the incredible grip on grass even in very steep slopes. We didn't got any puncture on sharp rocks. Quite reasonably usable in 15cms of fresh snow.
Still quiet and comfortable enough.
Great surprise!
When compared to BF Goodrich TA/KO2, the Goodyear doesn't look as hardcore as BF, but performs better overall at half the price. BF is only slightly better in mud.
We have done almost 2000 miles on tarmac, big rocks, gravely roads, grass, some mud and even snow and ice. Mostly on lowered pressure to 1.8-1.9 bar.
I was surprised by the incredible grip on grass even in very steep slopes. We didn't got any puncture on sharp rocks. Quite reasonably usable in 15cms of fresh snow.
Still quiet and comfortable enough.
Great surprise!
When compared to BF Goodrich TA/KO2, the Goodyear doesn't look as hardcore as BF, but performs better overall at half the price. BF is only slightly better in mud.
For a mid range tyre, I have found the Maxxis Bravo AT 771 to be an excellent all round performer. We do most of our mileage on country lanes & A roads with a minimal amount of dual carriage & motorway. Grip in the dry is excellent. Performance in wet is more than adequate. When we had a big fall of snow last winter, I was more than confident driving in thick snow & compacted ice. Only complaints would be road noise & fuel economy but no more than usuals trade offs for an all terrain. Done close to 32,000 miles & still got a few K left in them. Will price them when due & if competitive will definitely have again.
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