Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
Location: Wales
Posts: 44
WHICH TYRES
Not sure which tyre to go for i'm stuck between Cooper Ltz (which are being discontinued in the EU anyway) , Atturo XT or Generals new AT3 to go on my D4, i do a lot of on road driving in all conditions and weather, and often find myself in fields pulling out stranded vehicles.
On my previous D3 i used to swap rims from the standard Goodyears to the Goodyear MTR which were awsum in the snow and mud but not so quiet on road However they got discontinued and out came the Duratorq which was the best of both worlds i had them on all year round!!!! But that was then on 19" so the task starts again what to put on my 20" not going to venture down the road of 2 sets again as for me i never had the right set on at the right time
So unless some one can throw an extra brand in the mix would greatly appreciate any feedback on any of the above mentioned tyres and recommendations along with your reasoning ?
Traction in the brown stuff is essential for me when going to tow anyone out, as not only does it avoid having to pull the winch out it also silences the doubters "oh what you going to do with this" DETERMINATION quickly becomes a real thing
If you've never been stuck you have never got far enough, when you do give me a shout!
Tried, tested and passed with distinction V8 Hse Disco3 sadly now retired, but the less thirsty D4 Hse Lux also with a discrete Warn Zeon 12 is now in service not yet tested!
18th Nov 2016 4:20 pm
Arwel
Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
Location: Wales
Posts: 44
tyre
top is a cooper
middle atturo
bottom a general at3If you've never been stuck you have never got far enough, when you do give me a shout!
Tried, tested and passed with distinction V8 Hse Disco3 sadly now retired, but the less thirsty D4 Hse Lux also with a discrete Warn Zeon 12 is now in service not yet tested!
18th Nov 2016 4:28 pm
lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Sitting Down
Posts: 2232
These from Cooper tyres seem to be getting some good reviews.
In 20 inch as wellD4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
18th Nov 2016 5:50 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
Poor feedback on the Atturo in the wet.
So far all positive feedback on the new AT3.
19th Nov 2016 12:48 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
GG at3 are Definitely positive tyres in wet/snow and not noisy even driving down the motorway.
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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19th Nov 2016 1:25 pm
sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
It's useful to get some feedback on these. I always put wintracs on in the winter, could these be comparible with them? I appreciate that not one tyre ticks every box but just wondering if I buy these I can forget about having dedicated winter tyres.
19th Nov 2016 3:20 pm
spikekellyrm
Member Since: 23 Jul 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 662
My thoughts too, Sean. I can then have my usual motorway / summer / daily scorpions and a seperate set of winter / off roads
19th Nov 2016 4:01 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Well my intention is to run these all year,
so no faffing about changing them
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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19th Nov 2016 4:42 pm
Arwel
Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
Location: Wales
Posts: 44
Tyre
Having one GG AT3 over to have a look at monday see what i think ! Take it from thereIf you've never been stuck you have never got far enough, when you do give me a shout!
Tried, tested and passed with distinction V8 Hse Disco3 sadly now retired, but the less thirsty D4 Hse Lux also with a discrete Warn Zeon 12 is now in service not yet tested!
19th Nov 2016 9:00 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
They look great and for sure a step up on the older AT but you will find driving on them will give you a better feel.
Mind you I like to squeeze the melons first before I select the ripe one.
21st Nov 2016 8:41 am
Reginald Molehusband
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: West Calder
Posts: 632
gstuart: no I haven't tried Bridgestone Duellers, so can't comment on them I'm afraid.
On the subject of summer motorway vs winter offroad: if only life were that simple ....
I used to run GG ATs for the summer roads and offroad, then the Wintrac 4x4 Extremes for winter, but of course they were useless offroad (no grip and weak sidewalls), so if any offroading were needed in winter the ATs would have had to go back on.
The GG AT3 may well be a solution to this and, like Alan B, I am hoping that they can just stay on after the winter. They are already proving good in the cold and wet, and are as good or better than the GG AT offroad IMHO. They are quiet on road and as long as they wear reasonably well and don't completely ruin the mpg figures, they should be good to stay on. 2016 D4 Landmark SDV6 (Euro6), Zanzibar (late run D4)
2009 D4 HSE TDV6, Bali blue (first run D4)
2007 RRS TDV8 HSE, some blue
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thks
quite understand it's such a complicated subject with many factors that effect the tyres
must admit am liking these cooper AT/3 , plenty of grip in the wet
but haven't been off road yet so will then know how they perform
will do around 80% tarmac 20% off roading , wished to not just have plain road tyres
just got to get another two for the backs
thks again
22nd Nov 2016 9:58 pm
Arwel
Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
Location: Wales
Posts: 44
New tyres on
Tyres are on!!! Need to test them now !!!If you've never been stuck you have never got far enough, when you do give me a shout!
Tried, tested and passed with distinction V8 Hse Disco3 sadly now retired, but the less thirsty D4 Hse Lux also with a discrete Warn Zeon 12 is now in service not yet tested!
25th Nov 2016 5:48 pm
Alan B
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Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Pretty sure you won't be disappointed D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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26th Nov 2016 11:33 pm
Arwel
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Hope so
Just need a cluple of weeks to test them !!If you've never been stuck you have never got far enough, when you do give me a shout!
Tried, tested and passed with distinction V8 Hse Disco3 sadly now retired, but the less thirsty D4 Hse Lux also with a discrete Warn Zeon 12 is now in service not yet tested!
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However they got discontinued and out came the Duratorq which was the best of both worlds i had them on all year round!!!! But that was then on 19" so the task starts again what to put on my 20" not going to venture down the road of 2 sets again as for me i never had the right set on at the right time 
DETERMINATION quickly becomes a real thing 
