Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
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The time has come to replace my tyres as all four are balder than a baboon's  . I am currently running on Scorpions but am leaning towards MTR's.
I have read all the threads about noise, the effect on MPG and the benefits when off road, and that is not a problem.
But as I will be running the tyres on a day to day basis any advice or comments regarding grip under braking or cornering on wet and dry roads would be appreciated. I don't drive like a boy racer but I do like to make good progress!
Incidentally, I have been quoted £199 per Scorpion and £175 per MTR, and we don't even have VAT! 
Thanks in advance.
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 26th May 2008 7:35 pm |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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I use MTR's all the time. They handle very good in the wet. In fact I prefer the MTR's to the standard tyres as they aquaplane a lot less. In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 26th May 2008 7:43 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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I agree with AndrewS, I've done just over 14k on MTR's FANTASTIC in the wet  Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 26th May 2008 7:52 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
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16k and countless off-roading sessions later
MTR's
.....oh yeah.........well 'ard 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 26th May 2008 7:54 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
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Excellent stuff . . . . . just the answers I was hoping for! 
Thank you all for the prompt response.
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| 26th May 2008 9:35 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
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MTR's all the way
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| 27th May 2008 8:03 am |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
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Just agreeing with the lads - 23k on MTR's and not a problem. 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 27th May 2008 12:56 pm |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 509
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just got a quote off advance pitstop for MTR's
€240+VAT each oh and they only have 3 in stock but they can get as many as I want with two weeks notice.
Still it seems a bit on the high side. Anyone else got pricing in Ireland? 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 27th May 2008 1:41 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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nope , Advance are rip off merchants Pat , although I use them for Scorpions only because of convenience.Id say you'd get them shipped from Eng cheaper than that.Im holding out for Kumho 17 " Kl 71's , failing that it'll be STT's .Yours looked like they had plenty of fat left tho.
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| 27th May 2008 2:00 pm |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 509
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I need a spare so I am going to buy one in the near future but not from AP. My cousin is in the trade so he is looking for me.
Anyone got a 19 alloy for sale? 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 27th May 2008 2:01 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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contact AJS tyres as they have 19's shod with MTR's in now & again.Cant link on this thing yet.
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| 27th May 2008 2:04 pm |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 509
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Thanks for the info DW.
I found the site and will contact them if the cousin doesn't work out. 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 27th May 2008 2:09 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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Well done
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| 28th May 2008 7:53 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
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............................. Oh ! and BTW Andy any word on the Kumho KL-71's ?
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| 28th May 2008 7:55 am |
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