LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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I've posted this link a few times before, but it's of interest, as all the "winning" tyres are available to us, although the General Grabber All Season tyre may only be available in 18".
http://www.consumersearch.com/suv-tires
I like it, as (thanks to this forum) I have sets of both the winning All Terrain and Mud tyres.
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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Don't go with anything the yanks say. 
I think most will know what works well for them. 
Did not know you had the Kevlar MT/R's  unless you have imported them.
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| 7th Dec 2011 5:26 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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Andy, but as you know (because I've posted many of them here :lol) the ATR has won numerous tests around the world. Plus the yanks do love a General Tire, so no surprise on the All Season winner (unless you think the "yanks" are wrong about that as well )
You're right, I've got the the old (Duraguard?) MTR's. You can get the new ones in the Uk, a mate has them fitted to his Wrangler. I've seen them, 16". Not sure if they're available in D3/4 sizes though.
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| 7th Dec 2011 5:36 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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As it happens I am a bit neutral with the American test as there is a difference between our useage over here and in the states, would love to do my own offical test but don't think that's going to happen anytime soon. 
My sales figures tell me what's the most popular in Surrey and over the rest of the country is and yes I am happy to say (yes you guessed it) is the General AT, and at present very closely followed by Vresestein Wintrac 4 Extreme and then (again you guessed it) the Pirelli ATR. I don't fabricate these findings as I don't have to and always give my customers the choice so no arm twisting etc.
I am happy to sell any brand of tyre and earn the same percentage from them all, I do not frog march anyone to the back of the workshop and beat them into choosing any one brand, if I sell them the wrong tyre they will not come back, times are hard at present so I need to hang on to all my customers, happy customers makes for a happy tyre fitter. 
We are all different thank God which is great and our needs will differ from what your particular requirements are, I am only here to help and am very happy to do so.
You have made your choice and this works well for you which is great, and I for one am pleased about that just a shame you did not buy from me. 
No 19" MT/R available in the U.K. through offical channels and no date.
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| 8th Dec 2011 7:56 am |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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How about plugging the General HTS, plenty of folks who own D3/4's who only occasionally venture into a field and don't need an All Terrain tyre. Don't know what sizes they come in though.
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| 8th Dec 2011 12:06 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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Now that's a great idea but only thing available for D3 is 235/70x17 as I type, nothing as yet in 18" or 19".
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| 8th Dec 2011 12:36 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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The Vredestein Quatrac 3 SUV is available in 255/60/18. I've no experience of this tyre, but I'd have thought it would be great for those who only want to run one set of tyres and don't need much off-road ability. Should offer superior on road performance in really cold weather in comparison to an All Terrain tyre. It's literally half a summer tyre & half a cold weather tyre.
http://www.vredestein.co.uk/Banden_Bandtyp...ID=1918757
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| 8th Dec 2011 1:06 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
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we all know that the cooper STTs are the best   Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 8th Dec 2011 1:22 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Now now. 
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| 8th Dec 2011 2:05 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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DiscoDunc wrote:we all know that the cooper LTZs are the best
Yep, they most definately are
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 8th Dec 2011 2:26 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Wasn't life simple when you had a choice of either Scorpions, Wrangler HP's or Goodyear MTR's
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| 8th Dec 2011 2:33 pm |
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Renton
Member Since: 13 Jan 2009
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ronp wrote:DiscoDunc wrote:we all know that the cooper LTZs are the best
Yep, they most definately are
+1 CLUB ILLEGAL CAR WASHERS
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| 8th Dec 2011 2:47 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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How much do you have to pay for a trip like that man.
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| 8th Dec 2011 2:55 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Andy, less of the "times are hard" lines, I still look at the HSV forum 
Glad you're enjoying the S/C, the old HSV VX series were truly transformed by a blower, guess the same still applies with newer models
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| 8th Dec 2011 3:53 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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Now that's what I call fun, this is why I need you all to buy more tyres so I can put the fuel in it.
Don't think you could have more bang's for buck's.
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| 8th Dec 2011 4:14 pm |
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