Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2572
General Grabber AT2 255/60/18
They've finally arrived... 8)
Now I just need somewhere to test themLong succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
18th Apr 2007 7:44 pm
mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2049
will be interested to see how they fare with handeling and quietness.
18th Apr 2007 7:52 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2572
NoDosh has had his fitted for longer, and has reported on charecteristics in another thread. So far I've done about 50 miles, so can't comment, except that they're barely any noisier (probably quieter than worn out tyres).
I'll test the handling tomorrow - when I haven't got a boot full of Wranglers
Incidentally, got them from Steve Andrews Tyres, St Austell. They are part of the 4site4x4 network (sponsors) and happen to be very close to where I work, very reasonable in cost, and very good at fitting neatly and balancing properly - Thoroughly recommended
DaveLong succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
18th Apr 2007 8:16 pm
bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
Posts: 1481
If you don't mind me asking, what price Dave?IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
18th Apr 2007 8:34 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2572
I did ask Steve Andrews Tyres how much they would be willing to supply further sets for, and the answer was
£136 per tyre fitted & balanced, including VAT.
As we all know, the price of rubber is pretty unstable, and the exchange rates are a bit wierd too (currently in our favour I think) so it's always worth haggling on the day!
DaveLong succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
18th Apr 2007 8:40 pm
Maxim
Member Since: 12 Nov 2005
Location: Gent
Posts: 52
Here in Belgium €163,- (approx 108 GBP) mounted, balanced, vat incl.TDV6 (Belgian) HSE '06
Sounds good, cheers Maxim, how far a drive from Dunkerque roughly?The End
18th Apr 2007 9:22 pm
bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
Posts: 1481
Maxim, you've got a PM IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
18th Apr 2007 9:39 pm
christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posts: 1168
Ripped off
mick wrote:
why do uk residents always get ripped off.
Ripped off !!! you have no idea, try living in ireland- those tyres wont be avalable here for about another year and when they are they will probably be €250.00 each.
i rang the grabber importer to day for a price, he said "there is no sutch tyre" "sorry they dont make them"
the largest tyre importer in ireland said, "never heard of them, cant get them".
would you be well ??? CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
18th Apr 2007 9:41 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2572
So then the thought occurs ....
Drive over to somewhere like Belgium, with worn out tyres, get new ones, fill up with cheap diesel, buy a few accessories (are they also cheaper over there?? - like an expo rack for example) add a few more jerry cans of cheap diesel, a boot ful of liquid refreshment, perhaps a quick service...
How much could we save??Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
18th Apr 2007 9:54 pm
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