yaugher
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Location: KENT
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Well just had to fit 4 new tyres to D3 after 17,000 miles....could poss have got away with three and changed fourth in a couple thou miles but thought best to change all four together (after reading tyre posts here at D3)
Cost of each new tyre £170 !!!.... didnt think 17k miles for tyre wear was too good but its a heavy vehicle and I do a lot of towing so its just one of those things...
I did replace one tyre couple months ago due to puncture so now using that as spare and have 4 new ones on the road.....
Just thought id let you all know.....
Still enjoying every min driving my D3 and without doubt its the BEST car I have ever had in 31 years of driving
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yaugher
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Location: KENT
Posts: 259
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had four new Pirelie Scorpions as fitted new
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: No....! Yes.....! Maybe....!
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I did 7k on my pirelli's before changing them for my MTR's done another 17k on the MTR's and there's still at least 20k more on them. WIll be changing back over to the Pirelli's tomorrow (weather permitting!). 17k seems very low  it! It's got a load of black bits on OK!!!
13th in the TPC
We D3, therefore we are.
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| Sat Jul 12 2008 8:29pm |
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yaugher
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Location: KENT
Posts: 259
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Hi Bodsy...I didnt think 17k on a set of tyres was very good..much less than on my D2 2000, had expected more but assumed was due to heavy towing?
I shouldhave looked around for a dfferent make i suppose. But had same ones fitted as were on her new.
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DSL
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: In the Dog House!
Posts: 9768
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Got 20k out of my last set of 17" Contis. Honda Dog U better DUCK!!!!!
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mick
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Location: All over
Posts: 969
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Got 20k ish out of wranglers replaced £126 each.
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DiscoStu
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Location: Essex
Posts: 6717
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My Scorpions were knackered at 8K - MTR's seem to wear better  Black Betty is no more  Tunisia 1 2 3 Power by TorqTune
 - Previously Java Black 2006 S "Black Betty"
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yaugher
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Location: KENT
Posts: 259
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discostu...8K????????????? thats Pi$$ poor!
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yaugher
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Location: KENT
Posts: 259
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Oh GAWDDDDDDDDDD!
dont tell Gordon B
he will put the same rate of tax on our 4x4 tyres as the bloody diesel when he finds out!
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2687
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Got 47K out of my Cooper ST's  Duncan
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DiscoStu
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Location: Essex
Posts: 6717
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Got part-worn MTR's after those, and they lasted 14K 
Can't believe the grip from new ones, though Black Betty is no more Tunisia 1 2 3 Power by TorqTune
- Previously Java Black 2006 S "Black Betty"
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SN
Joined: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Doing the Lambeth Walk
Posts: 7333
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13K out of my Pirellis when I took them off
Done another 13K in my ST's - not a dint in them (well not in the tread, the sidewalls are a nother matter) - can see another 20K easy out of them Steve N | 2006 TDV6 S Auto in Buckingham Blue | Member of the top ten club | Am I online?
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here & There
Posts: 4647
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Not worn them out yet then Stu
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DiscoStu
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Location: Essex
Posts: 6717
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Not just yet  Black Betty is no more Tunisia 1 2 3 Power by TorqTune
- Previously Java Black 2006 S "Black Betty"
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cte
Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Aberdare
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The most I had out of 19" inch Scorpions was 16k but now swapped tp Goodyear Wrangler HP after one rear tyre only achieved 12,800 miles. I have complained to dealer about tyre wear and reply was that because of vehicle's weight you'll only get 8 to 15k from them. I had a four wheel alignment as a 'goodwill' gesture and awaiting reply from LR Customer Services. I can't afford to spend £800 a year on tyres.
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