Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1319
Andrew van den Heever wrote:
As far as price goes they are cheaper than Grabber AT's here in South Africa.
I had a D3 until very recently and paid very similar money for BFG all terrains in 18".
Congrats on the D4 and tyres, when did you change to the D4?
At least you have the best tyre money can buy in SA for wet west cape winters, a bit overkill to be honest but enjoy safe motoring!A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS
6th Nov 2012 7:59 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
As I have said it looks a great tyre but if we can't have a good supply it makes it a pain in the backside, my advice is that if you find them buy five then at least you have a banker.
We have 40 on back order and to be honest most are sold.................but WHEN, we live in hope.
6th Nov 2012 9:51 pm
Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 340
D4JWW.
I sold myD3 to my brother last week! Never mind buyer's remorse, I have seller's remorse!
Seriously, I am extremely happy with the D4, but my brother is very happy with the D3 too! He got a vehicle that was very well looked after, had new lower control arms, new BFG's, and a 1 year old compressor.
At least the old girl is still in the family
7th Nov 2012 11:46 am
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2858
Want this tyre for my D3, will be watching this thread to see how you get on with them.
Any initial verdicts of how they compare to the tyre the alloys were shod with before.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
7th Nov 2012 4:22 pm
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
Same here, I'm hanging on to my MTR's until they become more widely available.2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
7th Nov 2012 5:00 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2858
I have scorpions and wranglers on, scorpions are just about done, wranglers are about 4/5mm.
Will change all 4 and try and sell the wranglers on.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
7th Nov 2012 5:10 pm
jobster
Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Hilversum
Posts: 591
I'll definitely won't let you take a spin on my gravel path with these.....
7th Nov 2012 8:35 pm
D4JWW
Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1319
Andrew van den Heever wrote:
D4JWW.
I sold myD3 to my brother last week! Never mind buyer's remorse, I have seller's remorse!
Seriously, I am extremely happy with the D4, but my brother is very happy with the D3 too! He got a vehicle that was very well looked after, had new lower control arms, new BFG's, and a 1 year old compressor.
At least the old girl is still in the family
Lucky brother, i can't see which D4 you got, gather its the V8 again or couldn't you resist the 600nm version , ?? When are you posting some Atlantis photos of how well those GY's do in the white sand..?A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS
7th Nov 2012 8:45 pm
Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 340
D4JWW
I bought a V8 HSE because of the fuel consumption issue you get a really good price on the V8's which totally negates any fuel price differencein the future!
The V8 also doesn't suffer from EGR/turbo/intercooler woes. It's also less of a headache out of motorplan.
When that puppy sings at 6k rpm and you have 570NM kicking you in the back it's something to behold!
I'm yet to take her into the dunes, but the 4,4L V8 was beautiful.
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8th Nov 2012 1:53 pm
Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 340
Follow up
The Duratracs are a little noisier than the HP's -obviously, but nothing too bad at all. Quite nice act ually. You are reminded you are driving a 4x4. The D4 is so refined you think you are in a normal saloon!
8th Nov 2012 2:31 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
Andrew, have you noticed any difference in mpg?
I realise that this might be a stupid question, as I'd not give a t**s about mpg in your situation
8th Nov 2012 5:27 pm
Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 340
LT
The problem is that I have replaced the original tyres within a week of getting the D4 so I will have nothing to compare to.
9th Nov 2012 2:12 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2858
Andrew van den Heever wrote:
LT
The problem is that I have replaced the original tyres within a week of getting the D4 so I will have nothing to compare to.
Ah well, worth an ask.
Cam skill for them are £759.56 for 4 delivered. Not too bad really. £186.90 a tyre.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
12th Nov 2012 10:13 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6415
the interesting thing is they got the same fuel consumption index as Pirelli ATR according to new EU labels
12th Nov 2012 11:35 pm
MaG4
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Lucky brother, i can't see which D4 you got, gather its the V8 again or couldn't you resist the 600nm version , ?? When are you posting some Atlantis photos of how well those GY's do in the white sand..?
because of the fuel consumption issue you get a really good price on the V8's which totally negates any fuel price differencein the future! 
ually. You are reminded you are driving a 4x4. The D4 is so refined you think you are in a normal saloon!
