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paxton
 


Member Since: 20 Mar 2006
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Posts: 4

United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Zambezi SilverLR3
New tires

I was really disappointed with the Goodyears that came stock. I went to the dealership and they recommended the Pirelli Scorpion Zero. They're also a Volvo dealership and they've been putting those on the Volvo SUVs.

Anyway, I am VERY happy with the result. Great looking tire, great handling and performance, and quiet as a whisper.

I just replaced some Michelins on my 99 Disco1 with Pirelli Scorpion ATRs I ordered off tirerack.com and I'm very pleased with those so far too.

For what it's worth...
  
Post #9273710th Oct 2006 6:19 pm
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sst
 


Member Since: 27 Jun 2006
Location: Surrey / SW London
Posts: 46

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Paxton,

I agree that the Pirelli Scorpion is a very quiet tyre, but be warned they are also very soft and my fronts need to be replaced after just 10,000 miles!
 Si

TDV6 S Auto 2006 Silver, Privacy Glass, Integrated Phone 
 
Post #9291011th Oct 2006 9:50 am
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JakobVels
 


Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 223

Denmark 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I have only had Pirellys on my D3 - (2 months old)

On my range rover i had goodyear and some other makes of tyres.
Exterience here was that goodyears were the worst ever and the best ever were bridgestone Dueller H/T 689.

Cheers
Jakob
  
Post #9292211th Oct 2006 10:39 am
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captain_sugar
 


Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095

Czech Republic 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Scotia GreyDiscovery 4

be prepared for a quick replacement of the pirelli's!
too soft
  
Post #9297211th Oct 2006 12:42 pm
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Q8_LR3
 


Member Since: 29 Jan 2006
Location: Every where in kuwait!
Posts: 217

Kuwait 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueLR3

Next time try the michelin's synchrones, they are the best for on-road and sandy off-road.
my car has run about 65000km with them and still had good tread.
 '05 LR3 HSE V8 - Adriatic Blue - Larini Exhaust System - Lamp Guards - Dual battery system - Hidden 12k winch - Rasta Sump Guard  
Post #9425616th Oct 2006 7:08 am
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I agree with the Synchrones, mine have done 20,000 now and are about 50% worn, much better than the Wranglers that wore quickly. The Michelins are much quieter too, and are ok off road and in the snow.
  
Post #9427416th Oct 2006 8:31 am
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LHD
 


Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: Lugano area
Posts: 689

Switzerland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I have Scorpion Zeros with 11'000km and they don't look that worn.

Mind you, summer had exited stage-left when we got the car in June.
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Post #9438916th Oct 2006 2:14 pm
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Pelyma
  


Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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England 

My scorpions have done 10600 miles without much wear. But the the GY on my first car did 24000 with plenty left on.
 DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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Post #9439016th Oct 2006 2:20 pm
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geovision
 


Member Since: 19 Oct 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 1

United States 2006 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyLR3
New Tires, Use Continental Tires ContiCrossContact LXs

Very Happy I just recently purchased Continental Tires from www.tirerack.com. The size is a larger 285/60/18. These tires look great and there is no rubbing! Excellent wet weather and highway tire. I have yet to try them in snow, but I imagine they would work just fine. The Warranty on the tires are great too, 60K. You might sacrifice a little on the speed rating from an H to a T, but who needs to go over 115 mph anyway! I recomment getting these tires if you are looking for something to replace the stock tires. I liked the tires so much, I switched out the stock tires on my new LR3. Thinking ahead I guess since these tires are poorly rated! These are by far the best quality tires for the money around. Who needs the goodyears anyway?
  
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bkehoe
 


Member Since: 24 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Got scorpions on my D3. Almost 27k so far, and look good for another 5k+ or so I'd say.
 IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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