Member Since: 20 Nov 2016
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 7
Which tyres suit my needs
I'm after some advice I have just bought a new to me D4 which I pick up next week it as 19" wheels on at present brand new Pirelli scorpion tyres.
I will be using this for my work which involves travelling maybe 200 mile on motorways then a couple of mile across farmers fields rutted lanes etc to carry out surveys I will be alone so don't really want to be stuck which is the best tyre and do I keep 19" or look for new wheels too.
Thanks
6th Dec 2016 10:11 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Pirelli ATRs would be my first choice, then GG AT3s or Duratracs. Just be aware that many a D3/4 has come to grief/got stuck on benign looking farmer's field, wet grass is otherwise known as green ice.
6th Dec 2016 11:03 am
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
Can't offer to much advice on the tyres, but the D4 can only take 19" wheels or bigger, unless you go with a non-standard after market wheelMY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
6th Dec 2016 11:14 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6266
used to run ATRs, MT/Rs and a few others like Wranglers or Scorpions but when switched to DuraTracs I found perfect tire for all conditions
not noticable MPG jump not extra noise unless going way over 70 and very capable in most conditions and very comfy in 19" size
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6th Dec 2016 11:34 am
Scottbrad
Member Since: 21 Dec 2014
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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DSL wrote:
Pirelli ATRs would be my first choice, then GG AT3s or Duratracs. Just be aware that many a D3/4 has come to grief/got stuck on benign looking farmer's field, wet grass is otherwise known as green ice.
You're not wrong there...
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Me stuck earlier this year on wet grass.Cheers Scott.
6th Dec 2016 11:43 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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You not the first and by no means will be the last.
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6th Dec 2016 11:53 am
Bally1
Member Since: 20 Nov 2016
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 7
Thanks guys for the advice will look into the duratracs.
6th Dec 2016 12:36 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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DSL wrote:
Pirelli ATRs would be my first choice, then GG AT3s or Duratracs. Just be aware that many a D3/4 has come to grief/got stuck on benign looking farmer's field, wet grass is otherwise known as green ice.
ATR's for me. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
just throwing my 2peneth worth in i had scorpion zeros on my D3 last year went to the LRO off road site at yarwell bearing in mind i have never driven off road it didnt miss a beat and some of the lads in there highly modded D2s with huge mud tyres were mightily impressed with how it got round, unfortunately there gone now and back onto wranglers. wish i still had the scorpionsRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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6th Dec 2016 5:23 pm
JonM
Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1236
You could also consider putting the Compomotive 18 inch wheels on. This opens up more options for tyre choice. Including the BF Goodrich AT KO2 which would be my choice for your requirements.
But then I would say that... This is mine.
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MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price! - So good I bought another!
MY2012 D4 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - retired to a new home
6th Dec 2016 8:09 pm
Somerset Bumpkin
Member Since: 08 Mar 2015
Location: Gosport
Posts: 234
I would love a set of competitive rims but they're like Hens teeth and can't justify brand new. A set went for sale here a year ago and I still curse myself for not buying them.
6th Dec 2016 9:15 pm
dreynolds10
Member Since: 11 Jun 2013
Location: Berks
Posts: 166
Why not standard 18" wheels as an option? I agree that the compomotives are an excellent looking wheel but they are also an excellent price.
For those wanting to run 265/65/18 or similar tyre I don't see why the compomotives are a prerequisite as opposed to the standard Disco 3 18" rims....unless I am missing something?Disco3 project
6th Dec 2016 9:31 pm
JonM
Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1236
Due to the large front brakes on a D4, the only 18“ wheels that clear the calipers are the Compomotive ones.
18“ D3 wheels don't fit a D4.MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price! - So good I bought another!
MY2012 D4 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - retired to a new home
6th Dec 2016 9:33 pm
dreynolds10
Member Since: 11 Jun 2013
Location: Berks
Posts: 166
Are the standard D4 brakes larger than the D3 V8's then?Disco3 project
6th Dec 2016 9:35 pm
Canburne
Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Devon
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Yes so minimum 19" unless you the Compomotives.....
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