Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Norway
Posts: 117
I have Nokian Hakkepilita Studded snow tyres for winter and General AT3 for summer
14th Mar 2023 10:43 am
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2813
I've been very impressed with the AX7s that went on my D4 a couple of years ago.
Not had a lot of snow to play with, but when we have they were just as good as the GGs I've previously used.
They were good on wet slimy slipways last summer, and also on very muddy and wet gravel tracks in the winter.
The real test for me is towing a 3Tn twin axle trailer across a wet grass field, which wasn't a problem.
Road manners have been good, and wear so far appears to be better than the GGs.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
14th Mar 2023 3:39 pm
ruben D3 Decade
Member Since: 26 Sep 2006
Location: ASTURIAS
Posts: 2431
I've been using the Pielli AT+ for a season, on my D3, my tires have been many and very different over time, and I'll be concise now, the AT+ are the best I've had, without a doubt!!lost in translation!
DISCOVERY 3 SE man. TDV6 2006, my true love!
DEFENDER 2 SE D I6 MHEV 2024, other live.
14th Mar 2023 6:24 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13546
I really liked the AT+ but supply issues meant changing to something else. Very annoyed as the sidewalls appeared to be armour plated compared to the competition.Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
14th Mar 2023 10:52 pm
ruben D3 Decade
Member Since: 26 Sep 2006
Location: ASTURIAS
Posts: 2431
Yes, I know about this problem and I agree that it can be a big problem, even so I have assumed the risk and I do not regret it!!lost in translation!
DISCOVERY 3 SE man. TDV6 2006, my true love!
DEFENDER 2 SE D I6 MHEV 2024, other live.
14th Mar 2023 11:08 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23828
These look good, but I don’t know if anyone running them yet:
I might try them next, but my GG AT3’s are on a set of separate rims for the winter months, so will last another 2-3 years I reckon.
I’m back on Verdre All Seasons now.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)
14th Mar 2023 11:14 pm
Davethegeo
Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 913
Currently using 19" GG AT3s and they're very good in all weathers. 3PMSF symbol is good to have.
I used to have Pirelli AT+ which were very similar and I would have stuck with those were it not for the problems in getting hold of them.D1 300Tdi - gone
D2 Td5 ES (Alive remapped...mmm) - sadly gone
D4 2012 SDV6 XS - Stolen
D4 2014 SDV6 HSE - Shiny
15th Mar 2023 8:18 am
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1277
Ok, finally made a decision so got the bank card out……
Gone for the Axon AX7’s in the end so blaming Nashers endorsement if they’re the wrong tire
They have better EU ratings than the GG AT3’s and now knowing that they’re the same tread (and probably the same tire) as the Cooper Discoverer ATT (as they’re made by the same company).
They look good, reviews I’ve found hold them in good stead for on and off road performance as well as life span so bit the bullet and ordered a full set of 5 for fitting locally on Friday
£152 per corner for the 255/55/R19’s and managed to get a 10% discount off that.
Thanks for the help guys!
I’ll drop some pickies on once they’re fitted and Dennis is looking good in his new boots 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
15th Mar 2023 10:20 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14395
I had AX7s yonks ago. Really liked them. I’d put them on my Defender if they had the right ratings.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
15th Mar 2023 11:38 pm
nebc100
Member Since: 20 Sep 2017
Location: Altlinster
Posts: 420
Hope you are happy with them. Just please be aware that to the best of my knowledge, the AX7’s don’t have the 3PMSF symbol and are therefor not classifier as winter tires.
There are certain countries (Germany, parts of France, parts of Italy) where they would not be sufficient during the winter period as they are classified at “all weather” and not Winter.
I have the same problem with my Duratracs!!
16th Mar 2023 7:03 am
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13546
Didn't the Duratrac used to be 3MPSF rated except for the size used by LR on the Disco (255/55/r19)?
The Duratrac is now one of the POR-classified tyres, isn't it? Do POR tyres get 3MPSF rated?Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
2012 RRS SDV6
2008 RRS TDV8
"When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die! You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken. How many lives shattered. How much blood will spill, until everybody does what they were always going to have to do from the very beginning: SIT DOWN AND TALK!"
16th Mar 2023 10:02 am
nebc100
Member Since: 20 Sep 2017
Location: Altlinster
Posts: 420
I have duratracs on my Disco 5 in 255/55R20, and they do NOT have the 3PMSF symbol.
I contacted Goodyear, and they confirmed that in the UK and EU they are NOT 3PMSF rated.
How can I found out if the are POR rated as if they ARE POR rated, then you are correct that they are not required to have the 3PMSF?
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