Member Since: 10 Jan 2012
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 101
brand new Pirelli Scorpion ATRs fitted today
Hello fellow owners. After much research on this forum and even more procrastination, bit the bullet and purchased £720.00 worth of scorpion ATRs. Nearly lured towards cheaper brands but resisted !! Couldn't be happier, look good, handling more assured than zeros (taken off) and looking forward to 40000 miles of fun. mpg now showing 19.2 as opposed to 21.2 on old ones. Will take advice and lift pressures slightly. Thank-you all for this wonderful font of information. HughDiscovery 3 HSE 55 plate Buckingham Blue with Alpacha
Discovery 300 TDI auto, one of the last, now gone
Freelander 2 gs manual, from new, now gone
Defender td5 full county pack, from new lovely lovely, now gone
Defender 110 12 seater 300tdi no heater, good prep for antarctic, now gone
various old farm landies, what a way to learn to drive !!!
10th Feb 2012 8:23 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Ah the discerning choice. Enjoy.
10th Feb 2012 8:36 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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You could well get nearer to 50k miles out of them. In some parts of the world they come with a 50,000 mile Warranty (conditional). Typically not in the UK though
One reason why cheaper alternatives might not be such good value in the long run.
Member Since: 10 Jan 2012
Location: warwickshire
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Thanks guys, gives me confidence buying these expensive products with the knowledge offered on this forum. DrLex perhaps I was testing traction during the first few miles. Only thrashing around the lanes in the interest of research as you might expect !!!
Now settled down drove fifty gentle miles at approx 60 mph today up to 24.6 mpg
Thanks again guysDiscovery 3 HSE 55 plate Buckingham Blue with Alpacha
Discovery 300 TDI auto, one of the last, now gone
Freelander 2 gs manual, from new, now gone
Defender td5 full county pack, from new lovely lovely, now gone
Defender 110 12 seater 300tdi no heater, good prep for antarctic, now gone
various old farm landies, what a way to learn to drive !!!
11th Feb 2012 9:52 pm
horton_graham
Member Since: 10 Jun 2005
Location: cheshire
Posts: 177
see you are pleased with the Pirelli's.
What size have you fitted?D3 xs Izmir blue
D3 s Arctic frost
200tdi D1 13 yrs
11th Feb 2012 10:37 pm
discohugh
Member Since: 10 Jan 2012
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 101
new pirelli atrs
255 55 19 spent ages trying to get a deal. Eventually found for £180 a corner fitted. Not the best time to barter for these things when there is snow on the ground !! HughDiscovery 3 HSE 55 plate Buckingham Blue with Alpacha
Discovery 300 TDI auto, one of the last, now gone
Freelander 2 gs manual, from new, now gone
Defender td5 full county pack, from new lovely lovely, now gone
Defender 110 12 seater 300tdi no heater, good prep for antarctic, now gone
various old farm landies, what a way to learn to drive !!!
11th Feb 2012 10:42 pm
horton_graham
Member Since: 10 Jun 2005
Location: cheshire
Posts: 177
i have 18" wheels
standard tyres are 255/60 118 112V
cant find an AT equivalentD3 xs Izmir blue
D3 s Arctic frost
200tdi D1 13 yrs
11th Feb 2012 10:47 pm
discohugh
Member Since: 10 Jan 2012
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 101
unable to find AT tyres to suit
Sorry i can't help. seem to remember pal with same problem on se model needed for shooting trips. He did get something sorted. There is a site sponsor who specialises in tyre supplies. Worth a try !!Discovery 3 HSE 55 plate Buckingham Blue with Alpacha
Discovery 300 TDI auto, one of the last, now gone
Freelander 2 gs manual, from new, now gone
Defender td5 full county pack, from new lovely lovely, now gone
Defender 110 12 seater 300tdi no heater, good prep for antarctic, now gone
various old farm landies, what a way to learn to drive !!!
11th Feb 2012 11:27 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23806
horton_graham wrote:
i have 18" wheels
standard tyres are 255/60 118 112V
cant find an AT equivalent
The 255/60/18 ATR's are from memory 112H XL.
I'm currently running these as are many others.
H is rated to 130mph and V to 149mph. The ATR's are XL
XL stands for Extra Load – or is sometimes referred to as Reinforced. Essentially, tyres bearing this stamp are designed for heavy cars rather than ones that carry big loads. Not only are they constructed to cope with weight, but also the higher tyre pressure these vehicles need to run at.
Check with your insurance company if you have any concerns
13th Feb 2012 5:27 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
At least the 18" ATR's should be around for a while.
Unlike the 19"
13th Feb 2012 6:34 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Hey Andy 19's are still in production there's life in the old girl yet
13th Feb 2012 7:47 pm
AJS4X4
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Location: Surrey
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Have a look at the Pirelli site on sizes available Spook12311.
Give me a call as I have news for you.
13th Feb 2012 7:54 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23806
How the is spook12311 (on ebay) able to sell 19" ATR's for £129.99
No wonder you tyre boys can afford to run such flashy motors
14th Feb 2012 3:12 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
Quick answer is; NO VAT, NO INVOICE, NO COMEBACK, Pirelli UK are at this time looking into this seller and will no doubt be contacting HMRC.
As these could well be entering the country through a non official channel.
Or someone is simpley nicking them ?
I can't even buy these tyres at near that money no matter what quantity I wanted !
Anyone purchasing these tyres do so at there own risk as E-Bay leaves a paper trail as bright as Haleys Comet.
I am always happy to compete on a level playing field but this is not.
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is spook12311 (on ebay) able to sell 19" ATR's for £129.99 
