I have Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015s on my D4, with which I am very pleased.
On Friday last week I punctured one very close to the side-wall, so it needs replacing.
My local tyre fitters are excellent, but didn't have one in stock; but promised to track one down, which they have now done; although I am still looking for another Geolandar A/T G015 255/55 R19 for the spare.
In the course of conversation they said that, due to CV19, there is a general shortage of tyres particularly for 4x4s & commercial vehicles, and that they expected this to get worse before it improves.
With this in mind I have decided not to sell the 5 20" wheels & tyres which were on my D4 when I purchased it.
I have also managed to buy a spare set of wheels & tyres for my SL350.
If anyone comes across a decent 2nd hand, or better still new Geolandar A/T G015 255/55 R19 I would be interested.
NJSSAm 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.
3rd Sep 2020 8:02 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23830
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 (now semi-retired)
3rd Sep 2020 8:07 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Shortage, what shortage?
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You can never have enough tyres.
3rd Sep 2020 8:24 am
Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
Posts: 314
4x4 tyre prices seem to always spike at this time of year - or at least have for the last 3 years or so as I only ever seem to get punctures in relatively new tyres between July and September.
The way tyres are distributed effectively means they are traded like a commodity with all the price volatility that goes with it05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
12 RRS SDV6 HSE (Hers) - Gone and replaced with an I Pace - I can tell you now EV is not the future yet
Metalian Camper trailer
NigelAm 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.
3rd Sep 2020 9:00 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23830
I have ordered a couple; the order has been accepted - let's hope they have stock.
Regards
NigelAm 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.
8th Sep 2020 7:54 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23830
Fingers crossed. 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 (now semi-retired)
MyTyres have advised that the tyres "should" be delivered early next week.
Thanks again Tom
NJSSAm 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.
10th Sep 2020 8:59 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23830
It’s a bit of a lottery Nigel.
I’ve only had tyres delivered from the EU twice. Both times due to the U.K. having no stock of Pirelli ATR’s. They arrived on time, but a colleague of mine ordered two tyres for his Merc and one went missing for a week!
Same with any delivery though I suppose.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 (now semi-retired)
10th Sep 2020 9:04 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
I went to my local Independent on Saturday morning to get 2 tyres on my lads Aygo - place was rammed at 08.30 - owner told me post lockdown they had never been so busy - pent up demand?Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
The replacement tyres were delivered this morning & will be fitted to my D4 this afternoon, three weeks to the day after the original order.
NJSSAm 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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