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90 Rangie
 


Member Since: 17 Dec 2007
Location: Central Queensland
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Australia 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Izmir BlueDiscovery 3
Best riding 18" tyre

What has been the best riding 18" tyre you have used on your Disco 3 ?
I have just put pirelli scorpion ATR's on and find them very rough riding after the original Goodyears.
So disappointed thinking of changing them.
The only problem I found with the Goodyears (changed at 68000km) was the noise as they got older.
But wondering if people have found something that rides better than even the Goodyears.
Thanks James
 Do not take life too seriously no one gets out alive anyway!
MY 8.5 Izmir Blue HSE Disco 3, ARB Bullbar, IPF HID spot lights, GME TX3440 all in mic UHF, Tripple batteries (2 x Yellow top aux under bonnet), Prodigy brake control, tinted widows, ARB compressor (under bonnet), Prem sound, Prem Nav, Electronic steering column, Adaptive lights, Center fridge, Active diff, Hybrid TV, Side moulds. 
 
Post #97528310th Sep 2012 8:14 am
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pieter
 


Member Since: 27 Apr 2008
Location: Fourways
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South Africa 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Very strange. My 255/55/19 Pirelli ATRs ride at least as well as the Goodyear Wrangler HPs Shocked Do you have the right tyre pressure?
 2012 D4 TDV6 HSE White
Ex 2008 D3 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey
Ex 2003 D2 TD5 GS 
 
Post #97529110th Sep 2012 8:39 am
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Moo
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Best tyre I've ever had is the Mickey Thompson STZ. A really great all round tyre that rides very well. Highly recommended.
  
Post #97530710th Sep 2012 9:18 am
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LT
 


Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Lovely ride on both 18" & 19" ATR's in my experience over many miles. I've also used 19" Goodyear Wrangler HP's and find the ATR's better on road and off road, but no really discernable difference for comfort.

I'm also wondering if you have correct pressures.

The Pirelli Scorpion ATR has recently scooped up 1st place in the Australian 4x4 Action Magazine tyre test. Results were based on the scores awarded across a range of key areas including tyre balance, tyre noise, stopping distance, hill climbing ability, sand testing, swerve testing and a mud run.

Here's a link to read what Australian user's of the ATR have written about them:

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/pirelli-scorpion-atr.html

Hope you solve the issue Thumbs Up
  
Post #97541510th Sep 2012 2:22 pm
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cja1579
 


Member Since: 30 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I have run toyo's, which are very good (in my opinion) the only thing is I have found toyo's have gone very expensive at the moment.
 JE Remap, De-cat, Blanked EGR's, Allisport intercooler, Samco intercooler hoses, D4 rear lights, A bar, Big spot lights, Front headlight guards, 20'' Stormer wheels,  
Post #97552810th Sep 2012 6:16 pm
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90 Rangie
 


Member Since: 17 Dec 2007
Location: Central Queensland
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Australia 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Izmir BlueDiscovery 3

Thanks for the replies.
I have tried every pressure possible from 31psi to 42psi.
From reading on here and reading all the tyre tests I had great expectations.
I am very happy with everything except ride, handling noise etc all great.
And when I look at all the tyre tests again none seem to mention ride quality.
The ride is O.K. on very good roads but very poor on most the roads around where I live.
Would like to hear if anyone has tyres that ride better than the Goodyears.
Thanks James
 Do not take life too seriously no one gets out alive anyway!
MY 8.5 Izmir Blue HSE Disco 3, ARB Bullbar, IPF HID spot lights, GME TX3440 all in mic UHF, Tripple batteries (2 x Yellow top aux under bonnet), Prodigy brake control, tinted widows, ARB compressor (under bonnet), Prem sound, Prem Nav, Electronic steering column, Adaptive lights, Center fridge, Active diff, Hybrid TV, Side moulds. 
 
Post #97571411th Sep 2012 1:07 am
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CMG
 


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United States 2007 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackLR3

Never had Goodyears on mine, but my Nitto Terra Grapplers are really smooth riding IMO. Not mushy but compliant if you will. Good balance between comfort and handling.
 17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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