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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
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| Pirelli Scorpion Verde 255 50 r20 |
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I was thinking of replace OE scorpion zero's with these has anyone run them what do you think? Mainly road use bit rough track and muddy field stuff while fishing. Your thoughts would be most welcome. I'm to old to know everything......
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 17th Nov 2016 12:07 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I have Scorpion Verdes on my 21's, and I would say they look like a road pattern tyre. Might be ok on a rough(ish) track, but wouldnt want to attempt a muddy field with then on. Could be rather embarrassing.
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| 17th Nov 2016 12:21 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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The Scorpion Zeros are the right fitment for the car. The Verdes are their "green" (low rolling resistance tyre) with no off road capability. They have since made a Verde M+S, which seems a contraction in terms and certainly doesn't seem to have a tread pattern capable of self cleaning mud and snow.
I'd stick with the Zeros! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
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| 17th Nov 2016 12:45 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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I understood the Zero was being phased out,and the Verde was going to be only option shortly ?
..I'm sure I read somewhere that LR now fit the Verde as the OEM tyre on a number of models instead of the Zero.
Happy to be corrected if that isn't the case,as I've just started looking at road biased tyres to replace my 20 inch Zeros "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 17th Nov 2016 1:02 pm |
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Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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If you want excellent road biased tyres, save yourself a load of cash and buy these:
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/avo...09y-468085
Update: Please feel free to ignore!  2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
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| 17th Nov 2016 1:31 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Yep, Verde's are standard fit on RRS Sport. You would have thought they'd have some off road capability.
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Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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| 17th Nov 2016 2:30 pm |
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RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
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The Verde is a summer tyre and 100% road use. The Verde All Season is, obviously, all season and is 85%/15% on/off road.
On the new vehicles with more developed TR etc., the 85/15 nature of the all season is probably good enough for the realistic use of the vehilces. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
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| 17th Nov 2016 3:24 pm |
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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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Thanks for all the replies so far. I've been on Pirelli's web site and they describe them as an all weather tyre with a bias of 85% road 15% off road so l thought they looked ideal for what I want. Is that this true is not at stockists yet? I'm to old to know everything......
D4 Gone over to the Dark Side (D5)
D3 gone ...... But now want one for knocking about! Is this a form of insanity?
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| 17th Nov 2016 3:25 pm |
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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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Sorry on my phone so auto correct took over.
I meant to say "is this tyre not in stockists yet" I'm to old to know everything......
D4 Gone over to the Dark Side (D5)
D3 gone ...... But now want one for knocking about! Is this a form of insanity?
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| 17th Nov 2016 3:27 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Just pulled the trigger on these.....Verde All-Season 255/55 R20 110Y at £154 a corner from Oponeo
http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/pirel...0-110-y-lr "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...
Last edited by euangibson on 25th Nov 2016 9:09 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 18th Nov 2016 4:18 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Its nice to see that 275/45x21 110Y Scorpion Verde all season are even cheaper at 138  as these are whats on my 21" RRS alloys
Bigger tyres doesnt always mean bigger prices.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 18th Nov 2016 4:58 pm |
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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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Do you notice any difference in the 55s against the 50s?
I think my 3 ride better on 19s than the 4 on 20s, does the bigger sidewall help? I'm to old to know everything......
D4 Gone over to the Dark Side (D5)
D3 gone ...... But now want one for knocking about! Is this a form of insanity?
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| 18th Nov 2016 5:07 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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That's what I'm hoping for,by going from the 50 on my Zeros to 55 on the Verdes.
The ride from the front isn't what it used to be,and I nearly bought road tyres with a 55 profile for my 19's,but thought I'd try the 55 profile on my 20's instead.....my Zeros are close to the limit,which I've always found affects the 20's more,but I'll report back on any improvement (or otherwise) "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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| 18th Nov 2016 5:20 pm |
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Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
Posts: 266
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That would be great as I think I'll go for a set soon.
What mileage did you get out your zero's? I'm to old to know everything......
D4 Gone over to the Dark Side (D5)
D3 gone ...... But now want one for knocking about! Is this a form of insanity?
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| 18th Nov 2016 5:36 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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About 30k....both sets have lasted around 3 times longer than on my D3  "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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| 18th Nov 2016 6:00 pm |
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