Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Earlston
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Discovery 5 255/55/20 Pirelli All Season Tyre alternatives ?
Ok Recently purchased a new Discovery 5 and looking to replace the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All season tyres 255/55/20" as from previous experience on my D4 in the 19" they just did not cut it due to the fact we live at the top of a very steep hill on an old farm via private road which is predominantly covered in mud due to farm traffic and our beloved local council will not clear during the winter! so I need something with a bit more grip .. I have been looking at the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs but given the "Q" speed rating max 100 mph I believe that fitting these could/ will invalidate my insurance should I have to make a claim ? Would appreciate any suggestions on alternative tyre choices .
6th Nov 2017 8:25 am
Moo D3 Decade
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6th Nov 2017 8:28 am
lespes
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Cooper weathermaster correct size and think t rated up to 118mph.D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
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6th Nov 2017 4:25 pm
jimbg
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 478
There are a couple of threads on Disc05 that might be of interest?
6th Nov 2017 5:34 pm
Rustyrabbit
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Earlston
Posts: 22
Appreciate your feedback guys will investigate both options.
7th Nov 2017 9:17 am
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
I have just put General Grabber AT3s - very quiet on the road but didn't have chance to test their mud performance (YET)2005 D3 V8 SE
2005 D3 V8 HSE gone
7th Nov 2017 12:54 pm
Rustyrabbit
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Earlston
Posts: 22
Grabber AT3 it is! Ordered them yesterday from my local tyre man so hopefully have them fitted next week. Will let you know how the fair once i have had a chance to test.
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Earlston
Posts: 22
Finally got the Grabber AT3s fitted today... they certainly look the business. Will let you know how they perform.
29th Nov 2017 4:41 pm
shepheam
Member Since: 18 Feb 2016
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 45
Rustyrabbit, how are the tyres going? I'm looking at replacing my 255/50/20 Pirelli Zeros with 255/55/20 Pirelli Verde All Seasons or GG AT3s so I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Currently I'm leaning towards the AT3s as they have the 3pmsf for winter and look more 'off road' styling.
Thanks.
19th Jan 2018 9:12 am
Rustyrabbit
Member Since: 06 Aug 2015
Location: Earlston
Posts: 22
Morning Shepheam, The AT3 have been fantastic..we have recently had a fair bit snow and ice and like i said we live at the top of a private farm road which the council does not treat and as a result we see deep snow and ice ..the Grabbers have been faultless !! I passed an isuzu pick up on our hill yesterday struggling with the snow..i did stop to offer a tow but he refused and he reversed back down !! They have fairly aggressive tread so get a good grip but so far have not notice any increase in on road noise. For me they are the best all round option on the market. hope this helps.
19th Jan 2018 10:50 am
Gremlin
Member Since: 24 Sep 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 112
Have them on mine, I do a lot of towing no prob with ice, snow at all
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