Landylad
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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If they fit 19" RR rims, then I'll have 4 please Andy  If in doot, flat oot!!
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pieter
Member Since: 27 Apr 2008
Location: Fourways
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Andrew, I'm going to the Cape in December. How about we go to Atlantis on the 21st? I have ATRs - we can compare 
Pieter 2012 D4 TDV6 HSE White
Ex 2008 D3 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey
Ex 2003 D2 TD5 GS
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| 27th Nov 2012 7:24 pm |
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Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 340
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Sounds good Pieter. I'm planning on going there on the 15th with the Land Rover Experience guys.
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| 30th Nov 2012 10:53 am |
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A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2847
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Thread bump. 
How are you getting on with the new tyres?
Any issues to comment on them? In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
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| 17th Dec 2012 9:15 am |
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disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
  
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I've ordered a set to be mounted within 2 weeks ...
Now run GG AT's 265/70/17
Very curious how the Duratracs will please me..... 
They look the $ ..thats for shure Disco 3 TDV6 Aut. 7 seat, Zambezi silver, Privacy glass, Rosen A9 DVD, Tow-kit, K&N airfilter, Frontrunner Windcheetah + 4xHella Comet 550, tailgate ladder, 5 breaklights  , Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal,
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| 17th Dec 2012 11:11 am |
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Celtic Angler
Member Since: 24 Oct 2010
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 5
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I have had the DuraTracs on my D4 for about 3 weeks now (having previously had the Wrangler HP's). So far I am very impressed. I have yet to experience them in mud or soft sand but they perform very well in wet weather and on loose gravel. On normal roads they also feel very stable.
Be warned though, there is a significant increase in road noise (compared to the HP's anyway). I am still getting used to the drone sound on the open road. This is probably not the tyre for the driver who is on good tar roads for 95% of the time.
As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, I have not noticed any difference as yet.
On the aesthetic side, they look great and I have had many good comments. Looking forward to using them on my next off-road trip.
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| 17th Dec 2012 1:44 pm |
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A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2847
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Unnecessary quote removed
Could you let me know how you get on with them on your trip. Has the noise level settled down? In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
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| 23rd Dec 2012 11:48 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
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Isn't the speed rating only being 'S' an issue for D3 and 4's Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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| 24th Dec 2012 7:51 am |
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disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
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disco_doozle wrote:I've ordered a set to be mounted within 2 weeks ...
Now run GG AT's 265/70/17
Very curious how the Duratracs will please me.....
They look the $ ..thats for shure
Drove several days with them now.....did a dB measurement with the iPhone....
AT² as also Duratrac.....equal in noise....but ! .....my guess is that the sound of the roofrack covers it all.
Duratrac are in my opinion not louder then AT's....only on higher speeds (130km/h and +) they hummm more.
My decision fell on the fact that the new AT² do not have the snowflake icon anymore....Duratrac does.
And they look MUCH better then AT's
And my wheel-wobble is gone.....  Disco 3 TDV6 Aut. 7 seat, Zambezi silver, Privacy glass, Rosen A9 DVD, Tow-kit, K&N airfilter, Frontrunner Windcheetah + 4xHella Comet 550, tailgate ladder, 5 breaklights , Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal,
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| 24th Dec 2012 8:41 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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any info on availability AJS?
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| 12th Jan 2013 4:53 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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Well it's like this............................don't hold your breath as they still will not give a date. 
Will give Goodyear a call on Monday.
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| 12th Jan 2013 5:07 pm |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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Andy - Spoke to Charlie Thorn today - he says hi My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 12th Jan 2013 7:12 pm |
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A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2847
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AJS4X4 wrote:Well it's like this............................don't hold your breath as they still will not give a date.
Will give Goodyear a call on Monday.
Was going to call you during the week but had other thing's to do.
This slow boat living up to it's name then?
I have cash ready and waiting for 5 when you give the nod though. In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
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| 12th Jan 2013 7:37 pm |
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PSC
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 255
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AJS4X4 wrote:These are made in South Africa and go back into production on the 27th November so should maybe see some late December with luck.
Bigest taker of these is Germany and they are only made in small numbers, it looks like they will be quite short for a while to come, we now have our order for 100 pieces confirmed.
DuraTracs available in ZA say made in Germany ...
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| 15th Jan 2013 10:12 pm |
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gerudman
Member Since: 03 Jul 2010
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 46
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People still happy with the Duratracs on the Disco? After a puncture this past weekend on gravel roads in the Cederberg (standard road tires) I've decided to rather be safe than sorry and get some Duratracs. Getting them fitted tommorrow. 2012 LR Discovery SDV6 SE
1973 LR Series III 88"
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| 24th Jun 2013 9:35 am |
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