highlandcow
Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
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Apologies, but would somebody please expand the tyre names to include the manufacturers so I can better follow this thread?
Thanks.
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SJR
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http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Tyr...iscovery_3  I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 18th Nov 2009 6:44 pm |
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highlandcow
Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
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Thanks, I did guess them from that Wiki page, but just needed a second opinion.
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| 18th Nov 2009 7:29 pm |
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v40mav
Member Since: 10 Aug 2008
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jkp wrote:I had the pleasure of detailing one of v40mav's D3's today, which included collection and return. It's the first time I've driven a D3 on ATR's and found them very very good.
They are quiet  ...well anything is quiet when you are acclimatised to MTR's. Road holding in the wet (heavy rain and surface water) is leaps and bounds above the MTR's and Std scorpions at normal road speeds.
I may have to get some for my original wheels when the std's get a bit more worn as I was genuinely impressed.
It's always good to test before you buy John
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| 18th Nov 2009 11:48 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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Speaking with Mrs JKP on the phone tonight and I fear my cash is now spent elsewhere 
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| 18th Nov 2009 11:51 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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Driving about in the flooded roads today just reminded me why I love MTR's. The ATR's will have to wait
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| 19th Nov 2009 11:36 pm |
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01coccobet
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
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Just for info only,
my ATR don't handle very well in speedy corners when wet....are yours the same?!?in straight line they are superb,but sometime you need to turn  figuring it out!!!!
the best feeling:getting airborne.
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| 20th Nov 2009 1:11 am |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
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Mine seem better in the wet than the zero's (even when cornering) but I don't know about MTR's as I never had them? I wonder if pressures make much difference? I'm currently running 34F 42R 2005 D3 HSE
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| 20th Nov 2009 1:38 am |
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v40mav
Member Since: 10 Aug 2008
Location: West Lothian
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I am running both ATR's and MTR's on the 2 cars at the moment.
Without doubt the MTR's in the flooded roads are better as the tread cuts through the water better but the ATR's are not far behind.
In terms of cornering - don't find any issues with the ATR's - D3's are not the best on any tyres but cannot say I have noticed any issues - previously had scorpions on and they were okay but after a few 000's miles - you did notice a difference.
Been up around Perth the last few days and the amount of flooded roads that are around is scary especially with at nights - glad im in the D3 and not a small hatchback. TDV6 HSE - Silver
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| 20th Nov 2009 9:03 am |
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Hoaroak
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Devon
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You aren't alone, highlandcow! I have another query. Looking on the tyre sites I find mention of 'Pirelli Scorpion ATRs'. Elsewhere on this board someone referred to comparing his 'Scorpions' with 'ATRs', thus implying that HIS ATRs are NOT 'Scorpions'. I'm confused..which is correct?
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| 20th Nov 2009 3:05 pm |
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Windy Corner
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: South Leicestershire
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Hi,
If it was me, I was trying to compare my Pirelli Scorpion Zero's with Prelli ATR's.
I too have noticed that some suppliers call them Pirelli Scorpion ATR's (although I am not sure that that is correct)
Perhaps someone enlighten us all ???
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| 20th Nov 2009 3:24 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Interestingly the Pirelli UK website ONLY shows the Scorpion ATR and the Scorpion Ice & Snow, there is no mention of the Standard Scorpion Zero. Maybe the web site is out of date, or maybe things are a changing I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 20th Nov 2009 3:30 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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It does on my Pirelli UK web site - ATR and Ice&Snow are the only ones listed under "Winter" tab and Zero's are listed under the "Summer" tab above!
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| 20th Nov 2009 6:02 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Thats strange, i checked both Tabs earlier using 18" size, didn't check 19" I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 20th Nov 2009 6:04 pm |
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