Member Since: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Dorset
Posts: 39
Which rubber to buy
Am currently running pirrelli scorpions (18s)they are worn on the inside edges at the rear after 21k, may be too high pressure due to towing, car seems to be running true so dont think tracking out. What else can i fit that will last a little longer but wont hammer economy, road noise etc. CheersDon't try to follow me, you wont make it!!
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16th Aug 2009 8:19 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
Either Pirelli ATR or Grabber AT2 or even Grabber UHP will all give better mileage than pirelli zeros 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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Talula,
Have you had your D3 checked to see if it falls in to the "Bush settlement" TSB. Mine was exactly the same when I bought it and had the bushes adjusted and new tyres for free.
And don't overlook the Vredestein Wintrak 4 Extreme - I switched to them from Scorpions and they have been excellent on and off road, even improving economy slightly over the Pirelli's. Much better value than the competiton too, and last far longer than the soft Scorpion rubber. Don't be put off by it being a winter tyre - it's been fantastic during the mixed weather summer we've had so far this year.
Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
16th Aug 2009 9:40 am
748scratcher
Member Since: 19 May 2008
Location: Brough
Posts: 214
I had to make this choice a few months ago, I narrowed it down to ATR pirellis and Wintrac Extreames, managed to get the Pirelli's at the same price as the Wintracs £640 fitted for 4, have done about 9k on the ATR and they are still have 7.5mm tread left! my scorpions would have been 1/2 worn! the ATR's seem quieter than the scorpoins, they are better on wet fields when towing the tin tent, road holding seems the same on the B road twisties,performed well at Tong off raod course, either or would be a good choice, for me I liked the look of the ATR's more than the Wintracs, but comparing them side by side there is no differance in the tyre's performance, it seems to be down to the cost and the looks! I managed to get mine from Kwick Fit, they are having an offer at the moment on Pirelli 25% of 4
16th Aug 2009 12:46 pm
Talula
Member Since: 05 Jan 2008
Location: Dorset
Posts: 39
Thanks for all the suggestions, keep them coming, all adds to the confusion!!!Don't try to follow me, you wont make it!!
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16th Aug 2009 12:48 pm
bigdave Site Sponsor
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 9869
Hi Talula,
I have put on some grabber AT,2 this week and whislt there is a very slight increase in road noise they do look the nads! 8)
I will be reporting on mpg difference when I do a regular motorway/urban run on Tuesday.
However these are supposed to last up to 40k im lead to believe.
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