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AusCam
 


Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
Location: Warrnambool
Posts: 27

Australia 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Continental Cross Contact AT

I have been quoted $345 Aus for these (255/60/18)and were wondering if any one had a set and is happy with them, have had Genneral Grabbers and thay seem to be fine both on and off road but I want to try these. Comments please oh learned ones Bow down  
Post #56346711th Dec 2009 9:33 am
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ronp
 


Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Scotland 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

I had Cross Contacts before I changed to Grabber UHP's.
IMO the Grabber is a superior all round tyre.
The Cross Contact gave a much harsher ride.
My experiences only though Thumbs Up

edited to add: You should look at the Cooper LTZ if you want a beefier tyre and one that's very capable off road yet runs as quiet as the Grabber on road - an excellent tyre!!! ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧  
Post #56346911th Dec 2009 9:43 am
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JamesG01
 


Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I'm happy with my Cross-Contact ATs...Done about 11,000 miles in them and so far no apparent major wear.

Can't really compare them to much else because I had a mix of Goodyear on the back and Nexen on the front when I bought my D3. Whistle 55-Reg Java Black SE, Unlocked SatNav (via Wiggs and Bodsy), Nudge Bar/Driving Lamps/RAI, Front & Rear Lamp Guards, RLD Sump Plate, RLD spare wheel protector

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Post #56350711th Dec 2009 10:33 am
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AusCam
 


Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
Location: Warrnambool
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Thanks Gents
This is one of those things that most people have had trouble with, go with OEM size or be forced to use aftermarket products that may be illegal in some states.

LR should select a tyre manufacturer dedicated not to ripping off consumers but happy they have customers that want to purchase various designs from thier range.

Ian  
Post #56352911th Dec 2009 11:20 am
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GraemeS
 


Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
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Australia 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Auto Nara BronzeDiscovery 4

I like the open tread pattern of these tyres. I'm swapping the tyres on my D4 as soon as I take delivery early January and if these had a proven track record for half-decent sidewalls (and were already available in 19"), I'd get them rather than the Pirelli ATRs that I've organised. Maybe next time round.  
Post #56354011th Dec 2009 11:49 am
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GregV
 


Member Since: 03 Dec 2009
Location: South West
Posts: 18

Australia 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Have just put Cross Contacts on my D3 - cost $420 ea (dealer price!) Happy so far. 06 SE, long range tank, Mitchell Bros hitch, dual Kaymar spare wheel carriers, Traxside dual batteries,  
Post #56446013th Dec 2009 2:39 pm
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AusCam
 


Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Gregv

How many KLM have you done on them  
Post #56471414th Dec 2009 3:23 am
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GregV
 


Member Since: 03 Dec 2009
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Australia 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Probably only 8,000 km - mostly hwy drive. Haven't tried them in the rough stuff as yet but I'm sure they will do much better than the original Wranglers.

Good on the hwy - feel the same as the Goodyears -noise level the same.

GregV 06 SE, long range tank, Mitchell Bros hitch, dual Kaymar spare wheel carriers, Traxside dual batteries,  
Post #56485314th Dec 2009 1:29 pm
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Getafix
 


Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Have had these on for 25000k's

I must state these are my first at's. In my opinion excellent tyres. Great ride, little bit less grip on the road than the wranglers (check out the continentals tread pattern, they are not meant to be slicks). Great drive around town, and on the freeway, pretty quiet, and although I drive reasonably hard, another 7mm or so to the "lugs" and when I wear down to the lugs, I will be getting the same again.

I have had no issues off road, and some magazine test rated these tyres as the best mud AT tyre available, close to MT standard. Soft enough compound to grip wet rocks etc. Not brilliant for sand, so need to lower pressures. I did Robe on about 20psi, which in hindsight was too high. struggled a touch, but also, first time beach driving for me. Got through without bogging down. Snow driving went well without chains.

Great all round tyre, thumbs up from me. <*(((<<  
Post #56528815th Dec 2009 9:19 am
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