RSS Feed 2.2.4 2010-09-04T03:36:05Z kett Wheels & Tyres kett http://disco4.com/forum/post689244.html?#689244 2010-09-03T21:53:24Z 2010-09-03T21:53:24Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11930" target="_blank">kett</a><br /> Subject: Discoloured locking wheel nuts.<br />Posted: Fri Sep 03 2010 10:53pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> &quot;Discoloured&quot; being a modest word for rusting. <br /> They are 4 years old - do I replace or Autosol?<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post689244.html?#689244">view forum post</a></span><br /> D4JWW Wheels & Tyres D4JWW http://disco4.com/forum/post688865.html?#688865 2010-09-02T22:22:29Z 2010-09-03T20:23:50Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7449" target="_blank">D4JWW</a><br /> Subject: How many nylon or steel plies on Pirelli scorpion ATR<br />Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 11:22pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_question.gif" alt="Question" title="Question" class="emoticon" border="0" /> How many on tread and side wall? Can't find info on Pirelli web site just this <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" title="Confused" class="emoticon" border="0" /> : <br /> <a href="http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/tyres-catalog/suv-summer/en_GB/Scorpion_ATR/description/default.page">...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post688865.html?#688865">view forum post</a></span><br /> busman Wheels & Tyres busman http://disco4.com/forum/post688837.html?#688837 2010-09-02T21:25:26Z 2010-09-02T21:25:26Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5009" target="_blank">busman</a><br /> Subject: 265 70 17 AT2 s thinking of fitting<br />Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 10:25pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I am thinking of replacing my 235 70 17 size tyres with 265 70 17 Grabber AT2 s and was wondering what problems i might come across or if they will fit alright. <br /> Also what presure should i run them at if i do go for them.<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post688837.html?#688837">view forum post</a></span><br /> bigdave Wheels & Tyres bigdave http://disco4.com/forum/post688806.html?#688806 2010-09-02T20:10:39Z 2010-09-02T20:10:39Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4571" target="_blank">bigdave</a><br /> Subject: Cooper LTZ tyre pressures<br />Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 9:10pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Hi All, <br /> <br /> I have finally got my 20'' stormers and 285/50/20 LTZ's on. <br /> <br /> Anybody else run these on their D3 and what pressures do you use? <br /> <br /> I have put 3mm spacers on and it seems fine - anybody had any trouble? <br /> <br /> Cheers in advance, <br /> <br /> Dave <br /> <br /> <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_thumbs.gif" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" class="emoticon" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post688806.html?#688806">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />All things transport, air, sea, land, foot!!! <br /> If we cant shift it, it cant be shifted. <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="emoticon" border="0" /></span><br /> mark reynolds Wheels & Tyres mark reynolds http://disco4.com/forum/post688648.html?#688648 2010-09-02T13:53:17Z 2010-09-02T13:53:17Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9651" target="_blank">mark reynolds</a><br /> Subject: Useless locking wheel nuts/socket<br />Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 2:53pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> The standard locking wheel nut and socket are of such poor quality, I would advise everyone to check them for splits and rust. I had to resort to knocking the alloy cap off, drilling a hole in the remains and welding a bolt on to get them off. Luckily I was at home and not by the side of the road or the middle of the outback.<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post688648.html?#688648">view forum post</a></span><br /> devonchilliman Wheels & Tyres devonchilliman http://disco4.com/forum/post688258.html?#688258 2010-09-01T11:40:26Z 2010-09-01T11:40:26Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5122" target="_blank">devonchilliman</a><br /> Subject: 255/55/19 Goodyear MTRs Tyre Pressure Advice ?<br />Posted: Wed Sep 01 2010 12:40pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Hello Chaps , <br /> <br /> The above tyres were fitted to my D3 and were inflated to the following... <br /> <br /> Front 30psi <br /> <br /> Rear 33psi <br /> <br /> Just wondering what other users of this tyre have the pressures set at? <br /> <br /> Thanks in advance <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_thumbs.gif" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" class="emoticon" border="0" /> <br /> <br /> Devonchilliman <br /> <br /> P.S. mainly road use<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post688258.html?#688258">view forum post</a></span><br /> Steve in Germany Wheels & Tyres Steve in Germany http://disco4.com/forum/post688054.html?#688054 2010-08-31T20:25:47Z 2010-08-31T20:25:47Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3785" target="_blank">Steve in Germany</a><br /> Subject: Dunlops on the front Pirelli on the rear!!!!!!<br />Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 9:25pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> A friend was looking at the D4 last week and noticed that there were Dunlops fitted to the front and Pirelli fitted to the rear. This is a brand new car straight from the factory, as you can imagine it took a few minutes to sink in and several checks of the tyres as we were both in disbelief. Anyway, drove down to the dealer and they were as surprised. Several emails to the factory or where ever and the reason they believe this happened was due to Pirelli having a problem with supply so LR...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post688054.html?#688054">view forum post</a></span><br /> andycouchman Wheels & Tyres andycouchman http://disco4.com/forum/post687721.html?#687721 2010-08-31T08:40:39Z 2010-08-31T08:40:39Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6951" target="_blank">andycouchman</a><br /> Subject: Best road tyres?<br />Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 9:40am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Currently on Pirelli Scorpions. Seem to have done around 16K miles and now need to replace two. <br /> <br /> Pirelli's again, or Michelin or what? <br /> <br /> Car is mainly used on road and am looking for good handling, ride and economy. <br /> <br /> Any suggestions? <br /> <br /> Thanks.<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post687721.html?#687721">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy C</span><br /> ilron Wheels & Tyres ilron http://disco4.com/forum/post687620.html?#687620 2010-08-30T21:00:27Z 2010-08-30T21:00:27Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6766" target="_blank">ilron</a><br /> Subject: 19&quot; winter tire for the D4<br />Posted: Mon Aug 30 2010 10:00pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Finally the winter is getting closer and hopefully snow will follow soon <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_thumbs.gif" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" class="emoticon" border="0" /> which have made start thinking about which winter tire I should use on the D4. <br /> <br /> I've asked around and the only studded tire available in the proper dimension 255/55R19 is Nokian Hakkapeliita 5. <br /> <br /> The other choices I've been recommended are only available in...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post687620.html?#687620">view forum post</a></span><br /> Solar Wheels & Tyres Solar http://disco4.com/forum/post687045.html?#687045 2010-08-28T16:59:01Z 2010-08-28T16:59:01Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11660" target="_blank">Solar</a><br /> Subject: D4 tyre advice<br />Posted: Sat Aug 28 2010 5:59pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Hi guys <br /> <br /> I am relatively new to the forums but can not seem to find sufficient opinion/information on the Goodyear Wrangler ATR R19. The D4 I'm buying comes out with Goodyear Wrangler HP R19, apparantly not that good off-road. I wanted to get Pirelli ATR's but can not get 5 until October 2010 in SA. I can not wait that long. The alternatives are the Goodyear ATR OR MTR R19. Any advice on kms achieved, fuel consumtion, road noise and sidewall ply # on the above tyres welcome....<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post687045.html?#687045">view forum post</a></span><br /> AJS4X4 Wheels & Tyres AJS4X4 http://disco4.com/forum/post686231.html?#686231 2010-08-26T09:06:48Z 2010-08-26T09:06:48Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4113" target="_blank">AJS4X4</a><br /> Subject: 255/55x19 Pirelli Scorpion.<br />Posted: Thu Aug 26 2010 10:06am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I have one mint Scorpion for fitting or pick up only at £60.00 plus VAT. <br /> <br /> Andy 01737 241370<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post686231.html?#686231">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy.</span><br /> AJS4X4 Wheels & Tyres AJS4X4 http://disco4.com/forum/post686225.html?#686225 2010-08-26T08:55:58Z 2010-08-26T08:55:58Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4113" target="_blank">AJS4X4</a><br /> Subject: Used 255/55x19 Goodyear HP AW<br />Posted: Thu Aug 26 2010 9:55am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I have three in very good condition at £50.00 plus VAT each, fitted or pick up only. <br /> <br /> Andy.<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post686225.html?#686225">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy.</span><br /> AJS4X4 Wheels & Tyres AJS4X4 http://disco4.com/forum/post686224.html?#686224 2010-08-26T08:52:23Z 2010-08-26T08:52:23Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4113" target="_blank">AJS4X4</a><br /> Subject: 255/55x19 Goodyear MTR<br />Posted: Thu Aug 26 2010 9:52am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Just had a set (four) in this morning, for fitting or pick up only. <br /> <br /> Please phone 01737 241370 <br /> <br /> Andy.<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post686224.html?#686224">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy.</span><br /> torbenreeve Wheels & Tyres torbenreeve http://disco4.com/forum/post685987.html?#685987 2010-08-25T14:36:48Z 2010-08-25T14:36:48Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11282" target="_blank">torbenreeve</a><br /> Subject: Tyre presser sensors not working<br />Posted: Wed Aug 25 2010 3:36pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Can you help me! <br /> <br /> On my Discovery 3 HSE i have the factory built option of tyre pressure sensors. I bought the car second-hand about three months ago (year 2007), and since having this car the tyre presser sensors have never worked and i have a warning light on the dash. <br /> <br /> When i look though the computer it sometimes tell me the check all tyres pressure and some time check spare (warning light go off) and other times tyre pressure monitoring system fault. <br>...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post685987.html?#685987">view forum post</a></span><br /> CMJ Wheels & Tyres CMJ http://disco4.com/forum/post685551.html?#685551 2010-08-24T11:45:04Z 2010-08-24T11:45:04Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11688" target="_blank">CMJ</a><br /> Subject: CanI mix ATR and PZero ?<br />Posted: Tue Aug 24 2010 12:45pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Dear all <br /> <br /> Have just picked up a new to me d3 with almost new Pirreli ATRS on the front and brand new P Zeros on the rear. I asked the garage to match the front but alas they have fitted P Zeros. In fairness to them they say there are none in stock and when I have tried to find myself I can confirm this. So I am at the point where 1) I swap the front to match the rears with P Zeros 2) Leave as is 3) Leave as is until I find some ATRS then match up the rear to the fronts <br>...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post685551.html?#685551">view forum post</a></span><br /> AJS4X4 Wheels & Tyres AJS4X4 http://disco4.com/forum/post685502.html?#685502 2010-08-24T09:57:31Z 2010-08-24T09:57:31Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4113" target="_blank">AJS4X4</a><br /> Subject: Michelin Latitude 255/55x19<br />Posted: Tue Aug 24 2010 10:57am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I have one almost new, about a thousand miles, £50.00 plus VAT, pick up only <br /> <br /> Andy.<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post685502.html?#685502">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy.</span><br /> The Transformer Wheels & Tyres The Transformer http://disco4.com/forum/post684696.html?#684696 2010-08-21T17:05:24Z 2010-08-21T17:05:24Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8869" target="_blank">The Transformer</a><br /> Subject: New D4 HSE alloys fitted today<br />Posted: Sat Aug 21 2010 6:05pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Well pleased with the overall result (apart from now being a tyre down, see my other thread <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif" alt="Twisted Evil" title="Twisted Evil" class="emoticon" border="0" /> ) <br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/18869/normal_137.JPG" border="0" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/18869/normal_138.JPG" border="0" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> What do you...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post684696.html?#684696">view forum post</a></span><br /> The Transformer Wheels & Tyres The Transformer http://disco4.com/forum/post684695.html?#684695 2010-08-21T16:59:17Z 2010-08-21T16:59:17Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8869" target="_blank">The Transformer</a><br /> Subject: Tyre damage, caused by fitter? help please<br />Posted: Sat Aug 21 2010 5:59pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Went to have our existing tyres swapped over to our new D4 HSE alloys <img src="http://disco4.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="emoticon" border="0" /> this afternoon. All was going well until they got to the last one. <br /> The 'fitter' put the old wheel and tyre on the machine to remove the tyre, we watched as he was texting and prodding around at our tyre / wheel. <br /> After a few mins he called me over and said he could not fit it to the new...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post684695.html?#684695">view forum post</a></span><br /> nighthawk Wheels & Tyres nighthawk http://disco4.com/forum/post684666.html?#684666 2010-08-21T13:14:25Z 2010-08-21T13:14:25Z Author: <a href="http://disco4.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11448" target="_blank">nighthawk</a><br /> Subject: Sidewall strength and tyre rubbing<br />Posted: Sat Aug 21 2010 2:14pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Are BF Goodrich AT's the all terrains to go for if I'm looking for sidewall strength? I seem to have bad luck with sidewalls. All the punctures I had with the Coopers on my Defender (4 punctures before I switched to BF Goodrich) were in the sidewall. With the BF Goodrich tyres... only 1 puncture with a nail in the tread. So I'm kinda in favour of the BFGs. Unfortunately BF Goodrich only seem to make 245/75R17 and 265/70R17 for the D3's 17&quot; wheels, both of which are the same diameter, so...<br /><br /><a href="http://disco4.com/forum/post684666.html?#684666">view forum post</a></span><br />