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couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
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Hi,
My D4 has just about used its factory fit Pirellis. I do 100% road miles (Defender for the mud), so looking for a great replacement tyre.
On my previous Discos I have always gone to Michelin Latitudes as sold by Costco.
Would appreciate recommendations for other tyres.
BTW the Pirellis have done 25k, a lot of motorway miles, and apart from some tramlining now they're worn, have done everything I needed them to.
Cheers
Simon
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 31st Aug 2013 6:54 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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I will have a set of cross-contact 19" with delivery miles for sale very shortly if that's of interest ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 31st Aug 2013 6:58 am |
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PSC
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Johannesburg
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Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season should be a good alternative (To the Michelins)
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| 31st Aug 2013 7:27 am |
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northernmonkeyjones
Member Since: 11 Feb 2013
Location: Derby
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I personally like the lat diamaris, i have them on the ff and they look hardly worn after 12k. I have a set of 19" vogue wheels with nearly new wranglers which are ok, though i think one is out of shape as i get a vibration when they are on the ff.
Depends on your budget i suppose. At the better end of the scale i think scorps are always a good bet, and at the moment camskill have the 18" at £122 for the v rated ones, which seems somewhat of a bargain!
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| 31st Aug 2013 2:21 pm |
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couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 230
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northernmonkeyjones wrote:I personally like the lat diamaris, i have them on the ff and they look hardly worn after 12k. I have a set of 19" vogue wheels with nearly new wranglers which are ok, though i think one is out of shape as i get a vibration when they are on the ff.
Depends on your budget i suppose. At the better end of the scale i think scorps are always a good bet, and at the moment camskill have the 18" at £122 for the v rated ones, which seems somewhat of a bargain!
I am more concerned about getting a good tyre first, then I'll look for the best price. My D4 has 255/55 19" tyres. The Pirellis have been good, but only lasted 25k. My last set of Michelins lasted well over 50k with the same driving style.
Thanks for the feedback.
cheers
simon
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| 31st Aug 2013 2:27 pm |
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Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
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couplands wrote:.....The Pirellis have been good, but only lasted 25k....
Think you have done well couplands at 25k, my last 2 sets of Scorps managed 20/21k whereas others on the forum have quoted as low as circa 10k! 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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| 1st Sep 2013 7:50 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Dead right Disco_Mikey - my first set of 4 Scorpions lasted c. 9k miles
The replacement GG ATs are still only half worn after 38.5k miles (@ 47.5k) - realistically
I don't expect them to get to 60k miles as, firstly I change tyres prudently early, and secondly I believe (but may be wrong) that the rate of wear seems to be highest in new tyres, because of heat, and when approaching 3 mm tread depth - for what reason I know not.
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| 1st Sep 2013 8:07 am |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Not sure if this already up but you should always run in new tyres
"The tyre surface will feature a number of tiny vent holes from the moulding process. It will also be incredibly smooth.
To remove these holes and properly prepare the surface for day-to-day driving, we suggest tyres should be run in for the first 150 to 200 miles at medium speed on dry roads. All while avoiding sharp cornering and hard braking.
Then, a new tyre should be ready to offer you maximum grip and optimum performance."
This also "work hardens" the rubber compound giving the tyre its optimum life.
Last edited by petersw on 1st Sep 2013 8:31 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 1st Sep 2013 8:29 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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petersw 
And you should also run in new brakes.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 1st Sep 2013 8:31 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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NJSS wrote:Dead right Disco_Mikey - my first set of 4 Scorpions lasted c. 9k miles
NJSS
That's was pretty much what I got out of the Pirellis on 18" OEM SE wheels on the D3,on 2 occassions,but as I posted on another thread they seem to lasting much better on the D4's 20 inchers 8)
I, too went with the Grabbers on the D3, but I would seriously consider the Scorpions when it comes to replacement time next time "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 1st Sep 2013 8:33 am |
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couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 230
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Based on my driving style, the Pirellis that were on my D3 and now my D4 lasted about half what the replacement Michelins did.
Just not sure what to go for now. The GG ATs sound good. Might give them a go.
cheers
simon
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| 1st Sep 2013 3:58 pm |
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couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
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OK, so after reading more reviews, the GG GT seems a better fit for my road biased needs.
I've seen them for £133.95 @ http://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/shop/product-in...p;id=31803
Are these good tyres and is this a good price..?
Cheers
Simon
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| 2nd Sep 2013 9:41 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Mate put them on his SE with 18' wheels a couple of months ago and he's happy so far "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 2nd Sep 2013 9:44 am |
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couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
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Getting the 4x GG GT from my local LR indie (just 1/2 mile from home. Fitting tomorrow...hope they are good..
cheers
Simon
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| 2nd Sep 2013 3:45 pm |
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