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Cooper Weathermaster Tyres
Fitted 4 new Cooper Weathermaster tyres 2k ago.
I went for the oversize 255 x55 x 20, but kept the spare as a Pirrelli Scorpion (same size) as they are a directional tyre.
Usually fit all terrians, first time with a real winter tyre.
So far:
Very quiet, no more noise than Scorpions and no impact on mpg.
Ride smoother and poss a tad quieter, which I put down to the larger side wall in this size.
No real off road yet, but in a couple of little tracks I have done no problems.
In wet weather have handled well and caused no issues.
Some snowy conditions back in early December saw no problems at all, but not really that testing.
However yesterday, out all day in the snow and was very impressed all round with the performance.
They just stuck and gripped in all the varying conditions including some drifting on 1:10 hills Did not use any of the off road modes and even when trying hard to provoke a spin or slip they just stuck and powered on through.
Even found the braking far superior to anything experienced with All-terrians in similar conditions, with plenty of feedback and grip.
The only thing I can really moan about is they do seem to throw an lot more mud and crap up the side of the car, otherwise feel monies well spent D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
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2nd Mar 2018 10:29 am
Gazellio
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I have them on one of my Discoveries and I think they work great in snow/ice and normal conditions and look good too which always helps.
2nd Mar 2018 10:31 am
Disco_Mikey
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I run them on mine. Excellent tyre in the winter, decent in the summer, but get a bit "vague" above 25 degrees or soMy D3 Build Thread
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Good value too
2nd Mar 2018 10:47 am
Womble64
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This is the second winter on my WeatherMasters (Pirelli in summer) very pleased with them in all conditions and so far done about 8/9k and still showing just over 8mm left.
Any thoughts on their off-road ability for 2 weeks in the Pyrenees in June?Discovery 4 HSE 2010
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5th Mar 2018 8:24 pm
Beyondtheblacktop
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:
I have them on one of my Discoveries and I think they work great in snow/ice and normal conditions and look good too which always helps.
Sorry to double check but are the 55 sidewalls ok on the 20’s, no rubbing?
I’m sure some of you will roll your eyes but I’ve never fitted anything by the 50 profile Scorpions.
27th Oct 2018 9:10 am
Gazellio
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All fine I use them all year on one of my 20" wheel Discoveries and the other one alsao 20" is getting them fitted soon.
On the black one....
27th Oct 2018 9:16 am
Gazellio
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Lespes how is the wear going I have seen VERY LITTLE wear at all in the last 12 months on mine? (used all year)
27th Oct 2018 9:18 am
Beyondtheblacktop
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great thanks, ordering now from Camskill.
27th Oct 2018 9:32 am
Gazellio
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Womble64 wrote:
This is the second winter on my WeatherMasters (Pirelli in summer) very pleased with them in all conditions and so far done about 8/9k and still showing just over 8mm left.
Any thoughts on their off-road ability for 2 weeks in the Pyrenees in June?
My guess is that due to the chunky tyre blocks and rugged shoulders they should work quite well although no actual experience with mine off road other than grassy tracks.
27th Oct 2018 9:35 am
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Mine are wearing well too 13K so far and still looking good, even after all the heat this summer D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
28th Oct 2018 6:35 am
Gazellio
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Left it a bit late Weathermaster prices are rising....
28th Oct 2018 8:55 am
Womble64
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Why are you fitting the 55 profile when they are available in 255/50x20 the correct size which makes it the same rolling circumference as the standard spare.Discovery 4 HSE 2010
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28th Oct 2018 11:06 am
Gazellio
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I assume your talking to Lespes re the 55 profile. I too am considering the 55 profile as 1. THey are cheaper (less demand) 2. More sidewall as on 20" sidewall is limited - + 1.25cm.
The downside is the speedo is slightly out but heh ho.
28th Oct 2018 11:19 am
Disco_Mikey
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But the upside is the speedo is more accurate
I'll be putting 55's on mine when the time for replacement comes My D3 Build Thread
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great thanks, ordering now from Camskill.
