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#51

Parts for Sale / 200tdi Air Filter - $30

Last post by chugthedefender - May 07, 2026, 10:02 PM

Mistakenly bought the wrong replacement air filter for my defender. Part No. NTC6660 for 200tdi. Located in Calgary but can ship if needed.

#52

Technical Discussions / Re: AT tires

Last post by bumpydormobile - May 05, 2026, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the report Johnny O  Very interesting.
I have had the tires on for the few snow falls we have this spring and they did really well, I feel like the
ABS was not coming on as much as with the Duratracs. Still enjoying the quiet!

#53

Events / Re: Edmonton All British Field...

Last post by mike.heathcote - May 04, 2026, 11:16 AM

Giving this a bump...  Let me know if you're interested, and I can get a spot set aside for us. 

#54

Events / Re: 2026 Reynolds museum ultim...

Last post by GLG Twenty - May 04, 2026, 06:46 AM

I plan to be there with you folks!

#55

Events / Re: The Art of Adventure

Last post by binch - May 02, 2026, 10:00 PM

Oh this looks like a good one!   Rats...I'm not going to be here for this!???!

#56

Events / Re: Edmonton Monthly Gathering

Last post by binch - May 02, 2026, 09:58 PM

Hey Gang!!!

Reynold Museum Ultimate Car Show July 11th
Chris Krammer has volunteered to take the lead on this one for the club so if you are interested in attending please send Chris a note.  https://alre.club/Forum/index.php?topic=2853.0  .
Registration closes June 19th so please sign up early.   The Ultimate Car Show Registration, July 11, 2026 | Reynolds Museum  https://alre.club/Forum/index.php?topic=2853.0 It's a great day out for the whole family and access to the museum is included.   
Dave has now posted the tentative events posted for the season on the forum.  This is just a start...if you have something else in mind please posted it here: https://alre.club/Forum/index.php?board=7.0

If you have something going on or can think of something to add please send us a note and let us know about your trip or projects.    I'm sure there's lots of interest out there.......

A reminder for the Edmonton area gatherings.......Wednesday May 6Th

PLEASE NOTE EDMONTON AREA GATHERINGS NEW ADDRESS:

PEARL River RESTAURANT
4728 99 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T6E 5H5
780 435-2016

May 6th from 6pm to 9pm

(It's a small plaza, 3 blocks north of the Whitemud FWY on 99st. on the west side of the road, with lots of parking)

Children are welcome and they also have a gluten free menu ....

They have offered us the option of ordering from their LUNCH MENU (see jpg below).  These prices are very reasonable and all they ask is that we pay a $3/person surcharge for the dinner service.  This looks very reasonable.  So.....we are going to continue using the Pearl River for the foreseeable future, if everyone is on board ;-)

If you'd like to view their full menu please have a look at their website ;-)
https://www.pearlriverrestaurant.com/#gallary

Sorry folks but I'm off to Land Rover Mecca, so I won't be making this Gathering but I'm sure there will be lots of smiling faces there :-)

cheers, Bill

#57

Technical Discussions / Re: AT tires

Last post by JohnnyO - April 30, 2026, 08:06 PM

Here's a copy of a reply that sums it all up from what appears to be a knowledgeable tire guy from the Outdoorsman forum...


Lots of good points touched on here, but the fact of the matter is opinions are going to vary, even on the same products. Everyone has different priorities, sensitivities, budgets, driving styles, etc etc etc... No one tire is better than every other tire for every person or situation.<br />
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On a half ton truck, if you do not constantly load or tow heavy, or you are not aggressively offloading or in areas where tire cutting is the norm, stay with a standard load tire for the best ride quality and fuel economy as well as being better priced. You will like driving on them a lot more for sure.<br />
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That said if you do load heavy and tow long distances and want to be able to up the pressure for extra stability, or smash around in the deep bush and want extra toughness, that is what the heavy duty tires do better. the trade of besides the stuff mentioned above though is the 10 ply heavy duty tires do not have as good of compounding for winter and can be more slippery, and if sensitive to sound, a 10PR tire will generally be a bit louder as the tire does not absorb sound through the chamber quite as easily.<br />
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As for tread pattern, it is pretty simple. The more aggressive the tread, the noisier it will generally be. The less aggressive the tread, the quieter it will generally be. That said, more aggressive is better Offroad and deep snow while less aggressive with tighter blocks and more sipes is better in wet on compact snow/ice.<br />
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*IN AT TIRES* (not speaking of mud or industry tires) Duratracs are one of the best liked by the majority of clients for offroad and deep snow, and when new not too loud at all, but because they are aggressive as they wear they are prone to feathering easier and can get noisy for sure. I have used many of these and liked them a lot.<br />
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BFG KO3's I personally am finding that tire to be a bit of a dud compared to the KO2, but that is more because people wanted the aggressiveness of the KO2 and the KO3 is milder. That said people who highway drive a lot seem to prefer the KO3. They also only come in heavy duty and no standard loads in any size. I just find they are too much money for a tire that sits in the middle of everything rather than being amazing at something. Quality is good though of course.<br />
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The Yokohama Geolandar AT4 I have been doing quite a bit the last couple years and used a set myself and they did well. Less aggressive than a duratrac but aggressive enough to still function Offroad and not obnoxious on road, and I found road driving in winter condition reasonable for sure.<br />
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This year I was convinced to put the Falken Wildpeak AT4W and I must say this tire was a shock for me. Guys do really like this tire a lot and it is a bit of a cool guy tire at the moment, especially in the Toyota fanboy world. I always was on the fence because I figured the cost for a less known name, but still excellent Japanese build quality, should have been better value like when the AT3W version came out, but getting popular cost went up. I have to say of all the AT tires I have used, these are absolutely one of the quietest, if not THE quietest I have tried, and that is the largest surprise for how aggressive they look. All reports from my clients Offroad and in winter is good too so I am a convert and have no issue recommending them.They come in standard load too in a lot of sizes.<br />
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Now the Toyo's... I have an issue with Toyo these days. Understand that is not a comment on the quality of the tire because they are good tires, BUT, they have really crapped the bed when it comes to warranty customer service. The last couple/few years they have denied legitimate warranty after legitimate warranty for things that every single other manufacturer warranties no problem, especially when it comes to roadforce variance. After them screwing over multiple clients with problems with a new tire here or a new tire there, I just can't in good conscience recommend them to people as if they have an issue I can't eat the cost to replace it on my dime for Toyo. It is incredibly infuriating because I have been a loyal Toyo seller for almost 40 years and I just can't get any help from the company. In fact I know there are some AO members who have been hit with this and might pipe up, but I will leave that to them if they want to (or haven't been banned :lol:!)<br />
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Anyhow, there is a lot of other factors to consider like budget etc etc, but really these are generally what people are choosing AT tires so it is a good place to start. Just be rational about why you are choosing a product and the characteristic that suit you needs. Opinions are like belly buttons. Everyone has one, but every single person out there does things a bit differently and has different preferences and sensibilities, so don't just go by what your buddy says, not that he is always wrong or anything. It just may not be the same for you.http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=443415


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#58

Events / The Art of Adventure

Last post by JohnnyO - April 30, 2026, 06:13 PM

This is the documentary about the 1957 trip Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster did in a SeriesI 'Grizzly Torque'.

It's screening at the Edmonton Metro Cinema on May 8th. I am going to the May 7th show in Invermere, BC. Tickets for Invermere:
https://wingsovertherockies.org/

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/4qZugPsyrN8?si=bmiF-BYvEwr5syRd

Website:
https://theartofadventuremovie.com


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#59

Vehicles for Sale / Re: On facebook

Last post by binch - April 30, 2026, 10:19 AM

Looks good from far.  Body appears tidy.   I wonder what the chassis like...?

#60

Non Technical Discussion / Re: 110 crash video

Last post by binch - April 30, 2026, 10:11 AM

"careless and inconsiderate driving" is bit understated?!?