stevie w
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: jedburgh
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Hi my disco 3 hse handles very badly on the motor way in the inside lanes on the tram lines doing 80/90 it throws you out of the lane,scorpions on the front toyos on the rear,do you think its the tyres ?,had similer prob on freelander and wintrac 4 sorted that,thanks im new.
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 14th Dec 2011 1:32 am |
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stevie w
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: jedburgh
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Hi thanks for reply,front scorpions 255/55/19r extra load,rear toyo 255/55/19r 111v thanks
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| 14th Dec 2011 4:24 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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stevie...how worn are your fronts ?...mine tramlined very badly when the Zero's neared the end of their life....new ones a couple of months ago made a huge difference  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 14th Dec 2011 4:30 pm |
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stevie w
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: jedburgh
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They are i would say between 5 & 7 mm
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| 14th Dec 2011 4:37 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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Hmmm... should be ok at that  .......but tyres are a funny thing....I changed the fronts on my wifes car last week....plenty of tread depth left but they had a sort of "glazed" look to them and we both noticed the front end was lacking bite,and getting a bit vague,even with decent tread left...they were Goodyears too,not any old rubbish.... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 14th Dec 2011 4:51 pm |
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stevie w
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: jedburgh
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Bought 05 freelander last Jan was a bit boaty put on 4 wintrac 4 tyres what a difference it handles as well as my carrera 4 but this disco is a little unsure of its self if the camber is not spot on it starts to sway if you know what i mean.
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| 14th Dec 2011 5:01 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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I've done c. 40k miles on 19" Scorpion Zero's in the past. No really bad tramlining when new or worn. Only slightly noticeable on older sections of motorway where HGV's have worn out lane 1.
I doubt it's the mix of tyres, but it's a possibility I suppose.
I'm wondering if your pressures are correct. Do you have an accurate/calibrated gauge you can check them with?
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| 14th Dec 2011 5:25 pm |
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Martin
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Could be track rod ends/bushes rather than tyres. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 14th Dec 2011 5:58 pm |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
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I have had the same problem with some scorps. hitting the tramlines can be a bit nervy, espcially in the rain, around 4 mm on each tyre. I put some new wintracs on and complete change, really sure footed. Not sure if it was down to wear or what.
Whats a good alternative to the scorps?
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| 14th Dec 2011 6:57 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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The Scorpion is an excellent tyre,let down by its longevity......plenty of tyre debate on here....main alternatives seem to be General Grabbers or Pirelli ATR's..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 14th Dec 2011 7:01 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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stevie w wrote:Hi my disco 3 hse handles very badly on the motor way in the inside lanes on the tram lines doing 80/90
Without getting all preachy, does it behave the same at 60-70 mph? My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 14th Dec 2011 7:06 pm |
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stevie w
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: jedburgh
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Yes checked with 3 gauges all ok
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| 14th Dec 2011 7:17 pm |
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stevie w
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: jedburgh
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No its driveable at 60/70 as i have tried this,funny why do you ask,you had the same problem?
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| 14th Dec 2011 8:27 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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stevie w wrote:No its driveable at 60/70 as i have tried this,funny why do you ask,you had the same problem?
Like i said, without getting all preachy, the speed limit is 70mph...
I expect its the speed you are hitting the grooves in the road which is unsettling the car. My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 15th Dec 2011 6:58 am |
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