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Rands100
 


Member Since: 05 Aug 2019
Location: Kent
Posts: 30

United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4
Tyres

I have a discovery 4 with Pirelli scorpion 255/50R20. Had a sudden downpour on the motorway the other day as it aquaplaned really bad, thought I was going in the barrier! Came home via A road instead Of M20 and hitting a puddles even at low speed was scary. Checked the tread depth when I got in and fronts are 3mm, rears 4mm.
So, now I’m after new tyres. Car is used 99% on road. Was looking at Avon ZX7.
Anyone with experience of these and what are they like in snow?
Don’t get snow often but don’t want to look silly in the best4x4xfar in a little bit of snow.
On my last Discovery 1 and previous Range Rovers i has BFG All Terrain T/A’s which I loved but can’t have them on this car and don’t really want to change rims.

Sorry for the long post.

Richard
Ps. Have also been looking at GG AT3 and scorpion verde and Duratrac  
Post #216818217th Aug 2020 8:14 am
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Gary_P
 


Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1664

Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

I’ve been happy with my scorpion zero all season in that size.
Cheers Gary
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Discovery 4 HSE 2016MY  
Post #216818317th Aug 2020 8:18 am
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rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4519

United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I used to run Scorpions, but I found they were not so good after about 5mm of tread.
Now running Pirelli Scorpion ATR, very happy with them in all respects. Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone  
Post #216818617th Aug 2020 8:28 am
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L319
 


Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Legal EU minimum of 1.6 mm is really a joke . It was developed when tyres were 175 mm wide or less.
I remember driving a company loan car , and when traversing a puddle in the road there was a thump arriving at the dry bit of road . Tyres were on 1.6 mm and it was aquaplaning . Fortunately the authority for tyre replacement was in the glove box.  
Post #216819317th Aug 2020 8:55 am
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markate
 


Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: England
Posts: 704

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Minimum in Germany and Austria in winter is 4mm. Buy second hand tyres in the UK and invariably they will have come from the Continent. In my view not worth the risk of going below 4mm in a Discovery.  
Post #216820517th Aug 2020 11:28 am
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nigethecat
 


Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244

Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Some good comments in here
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/great-new-t...90138.html I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!

Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)  
Post #216831517th Aug 2020 5:48 pm
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Barnetman
 


Member Since: 26 Mar 2020
Location: BARNET
Posts: 84

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

I've used scorpions on my last 2 discos and have always found them to be an excellent all round tyre.  
Post #216844318th Aug 2020 9:33 am
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LT
 


Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23823

United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

If your use is 99% on road, from personal experience I can recommend the Pirelli Scorpion Verdre All Season tyre. Thumbs Up 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)  
Post #216844618th Aug 2020 9:39 am
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ds23man
 


Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Ainum
Posts: 227

Netherlands 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I have Michelin Cross Climate SUV under my truck. Great tyre, very quit, precise and light steering. And it is rated as a winter tyre!  
Post #216845418th Aug 2020 10:24 am
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