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Bazalab
 


Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Hampshire
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2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4
New tyres to buy!

HI All

Due to a to deep cut down to canvass in a rear tyre I am looking for options. Have to replace damaged one as it will fail MOT due in November.

My vehicle is Disco 4 2015 on 255 x 55 x 19's average 8k miles per annum now.

Remaining Wranglers have 5/6 mill tread left but with winter and caravan towing ahead I am thinking of buying 4 new tyres rather than mess around. Only had 22k from the first set and with only 18500 miles so far on this set this may be an expensive but perhaps safer damage limitation job.

So, three tyres in my mind are -

1 Pirrelli Scorpion Zeros
2General Grabbers
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics 2

Live in New Forest and really only road driving now except for placing caravan on and off from any site - often grass of course but some hard standings particularly in winter months.

Any recommendations or comments on the above good, bad or indifferent or others tyre makes to consider would be really appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

Bazalab
  
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robpenrose
 


Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

I’ve had grabbers before and I think Duratracs are better.

I haven’t had the newer grabbers though, which i assume are the ones you’re referring to. I went for Duratracs over them as well.

Duratracs are a great all round tyre for a D4 in my opinion!
 

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Post #21788898th Oct 2020 3:59 pm
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Bazalab
 


Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
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2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4
New Tyres to buy

Thanks Rob will look into the Duratracs.

Bazalab
  
Post #21789128th Oct 2020 5:34 pm
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grzesiul
 


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Poland 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

Best boot I had so far were ATR Pirreli and Duratrack which I do 50K plus on with no issues no punctures and similar MPG as on Zeros 9almost Smile)
Good luck
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Post #21789198th Oct 2020 5:55 pm
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Moo
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

AVON AX7
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Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)

Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)

No longer the Old Buses original owner Sad
231,000 miles and counting
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D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
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Duratrac tyres
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dgarside
 


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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

I’ve got Avon AX7 or new Pirelli AT+ as my top two to replace General AT3, all plenty of tread but chunks out of side walls on 3 tyres.
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Post #21789648th Oct 2020 8:31 pm
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Bazalab
 


Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
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2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4
New Tyres to buy

Hi Moo

Why do you favour the AVON AX7?

That is one I lloked at but was not sure about the wear issues?

Bazalab
  
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Moo
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I've had GGAT3 and Duratracs. Best were the Durtracs but the Avon AX7 is as good if not better. Its quiet, has loads of grip in the wet and on dry surfaces, has a good speed and weight rating, was cheaper than the Durtracs and available.

I'm very particular about tyres because they are the bit that keeps 3 tones of steel brick on the road with my family in it, such that I even change mine at 4mm tread.

I took a punt on the AX7 after my local tyre fitter suggested it and I must say I am very impressed. Thumbs Up

The fast trip back to the UK from the Dordogne to beat quarantine when I was fully loaded with 4 people, the dog, four bikes, expedition fridge, all the cr4p we take on holiday and driving quickly in biblical rain sold them to me. Thumbs Up
 New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)

Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)

Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)

No longer the Old Buses original owner Sad
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control 
 
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Bazalab
 


Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Hampshire
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2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4
New tyres to buy

Thanks Moo - I may well give these a punt!

Bazalab
  
Post #21789918th Oct 2020 10:51 pm
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Dexter
 


Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
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Scotland 

I get on well with General Grabber GTs, smooth ride and handle / last well.

Worth a look 👍
  
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dgarside
 


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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Agreed for summer tyres I’ve got my General GT’s and been really good.
 RLD CB Bracket
RLD Spare Wheel Protector
RLD Sump Protector
ProSpeed Compressor Cover
TPMS Retrofit
Range Rover Digital Dash Upgrade
Tesla Style Android Screen Upgrade 
 
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