Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Newcastle upon tyne
Posts: 56
Which tyres ?
I am now the proud owner of a low mileage 2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver, I am after some advice on what tyres to fit. t
The car came with Pirelli Zeros, what an appropriate name, I am desperate to change them, so thought I would ask here first.
I have looked at the list of tyres that will fit my vehicle, 255/60/18 and realise that there is a limited choice, I want a tyre that will be 80% road and 20% off road, tracks and green lanes really.
Can anyone suggest a suitable tyre, I have looked at all the A/T options and all except the new General Grabbers A/Ts look to have quite an aggressive tread pattern, which would be ideal if I would driving half the time off road, which I will not in reality.
Any suggestions please.
16th Nov 2011 9:26 pm
big_si
Member Since: 25 May 2010
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 90
What about Pirelli Scorpion ATR's?
I've been considering them to replace my Zero's. They are a bit more expensive, but from what I hear should last substantially longer, and not too aggressive in pattern.
I have seen some comments about ATR's potentially being discontinued soon, but not sure whether that's true or not.
Might be worth asking site sponsor AJS (http://www.ajstyres.co.uk - site name 'AJS4X4') for advice on anything 'rubber related'. (Of course I just mean tyres here, not... 'something for the weekend sir?') 2006 D3 S (I use it when I can prise the keys off the wife!)
2009 Astra CDTi SXi ecoflex (I use this when I can't!)
17th Nov 2011 12:16 am
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
Suite's you sir.
17th Nov 2011 7:20 am
mordueman
Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Newcastle upon tyne
Posts: 56
Well that's one tyre choice to look at, thank you for your reply.
17th Nov 2011 11:55 am
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
You also have the Toyo Open Country and General AT.
17th Nov 2011 2:58 pm
mordueman
Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Newcastle upon tyne
Posts: 56
Do General Grabber do a similar tyre to the ATR, as I am after predominantly road biased tyre with some off road capabilities, what about Toyo, don't know much about them are they any good ?
17th Nov 2011 11:19 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23811
Pirelli ATR has the best on road manners of all AT tyres. So I'd have thought was exactly what you're after.
18th Nov 2011 1:06 pm
mordueman
Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Newcastle upon tyne
Posts: 56
Thank you for the replies, looks like a set of Pirelli ATR's are going to be fitted to each corner and off to explore the green lanes of Northumberland.
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: beverley north yorkshire
Posts: 233
I have the generals on and they are great as road tyres no or little road noise, just waiting for the white stuff to test them but overall so far a good buy.
18th Nov 2011 11:13 pm
AJS4X4
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Location: Surrey
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