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Location: South West
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I'd like to know more about them as well. The most information that I can find is the speil from General by following the link fromm the AJS website.
5th Oct 2010 11:18 am
Phat Face
Member Since: 08 Jul 2009
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 354
Well, I've only done around 60 miles on tarmac with them, including a 40 mile motorway run last night. In terms of road use I am quite happy, low noise and good road holding. They are noticeably lighter on the steering than the Scorpions, although some of that may be down to the difference between new and worn tyres.
I can't compare with AT2's as I've never experienced them. I had BFG AT's on the previous D2 which are no real comparison as they are much more aggressive in terms of tread type and construction. However, I believe that the AT is a very good comprimise. They are very much marketed towards the road user with occassional off road use, so fit my needs exactly.
Sorry that I can't give feedback on off road use, will try to do better in the future. Lloyd "Phat Face"
2006 TDV6 HSE in Bonatti Grey
Club 19" GGAT's
Club B.A.S. EGR Bypass
5th Oct 2010 11:33 am
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
And they balance up very well, should save us some money on weights
We have sold more to non forum members, all of which are very happy.
Andy.
5th Oct 2010 4:11 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2808
Andy
See you tomorrow afternoon for mine to be fitted.
Being quite a way from you I'll be able to compare the road manners if nothing else straight away.
Nasher.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
5th Oct 2010 8:21 pm
devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
Looking Forward To Your Opinion Nasher
Post Some Pics If Poss
Devonchilliman
5th Oct 2010 8:28 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
Will be nice to see you Nasher.
I love the "quite a way from you" bit as yesterday we had a forum member down from Sheffield for two sets.
Better put the kettle on then.
5th Oct 2010 8:36 pm
redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
Who wanted to know about the construction?
Hope that helps!D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
5th Oct 2010 9:56 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
Cheers redjelly5000
If I'm not mistaken, the Grabber AT2 also has 2 ply polyester sidewalls too
BFG T/As and MT/Rs both have 3 ply sidewalls.
I'm not saying that this means the new ATs are as weak as the AT2s as I'm sure quite a few other A/T style tyres only have 2 ply sidewalls, but it doesn't confirm that they are any stronger either 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
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5th Oct 2010 10:07 pm
redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
Just got a set on mine today, and have tested them a bit. I love them. They are just what all the 19" disco owners have been waiting for IMO.
They look good, they are SUPER quiet, (compared to running both AT2 and Scorp zero previously), they are great off road too. I took them around my farm to a few places I've been before with both the scorpions and the AT2's, and they did equally well, if not BETTER. Have to agree with Phat Face, they are lighter on the steering. I've taken them up and down steep wet grassy slopes, on gravel, on slate, and even a bit of mud. I took some piccys for y'all to see. Even when they filled up with mud, they cleared very very quickly, and all the mud was gone, and tyres were clean again before I hit 10mph.
Did some higher speed driving on the wet fields too, the sideways traction was good, stopping on the wet grass was excellent, and you can see in one of my pictures how steep some of my fields are by looking at the trees and the fact that the weight of the car is all on the back, and it pulled away from that position (wet) with zero slippage.
Overall, MEGA impressed with them. Just what the doctor ordered. Everything the AT2 was and is, plus massive improvement on road.
See my gallery for all of todays pics. http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4437D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
5th Oct 2010 10:08 pm
redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
Hill start on wet grass. Faultless. You can see the trees are vertical, just to show I'm not holding the phone wonky!D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
5th Oct 2010 10:14 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
Thats what I like to hear.
Pleased you got sorted and I hope you keep us informed.
Now how much gold did we agree on.
Andy.
P.S. Looks like you have a good bit of quading land there.
6th Oct 2010 5:35 am
redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
AJS4X4 wrote:
P.S. Looks like you have a good bit of quading land there.
91 acres of every kind of terrain going. Grass, forest, bog, river, hills, flat, quarry.... my Raptor, Kodiak, and Mule are very much at home here! And i'm only a couple of miles from either end of the Strata Florida run too, so no shortage of great places to go D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
6th Oct 2010 8:21 am
Ken
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Git
6th Oct 2010 8:25 am
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
Looks like you should invite us up, Ha Ha,
Could bring the Grizzly, Rhino or even the new Can-AM Commander 1000XT when I get it.
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^^^ wot Paul said
