Sorreeeee - the old MTR vs "normal" tyre question!
Having had Zero's shod to 19" rims for 57k hugely enjoyable miles and having read through the merits of MTR's from Andrew and the like (having never spoken the number of posts you guys have posted makes you feel like old friends!), I thought I was ready to commit to a set of MTR's.
Then, following a call to the lovely Andy at AJS, that question that I'm sure all non-MTR runners are asked cropped up........are you sure? Bow-locks!
In all seriousness there are only two choices I'm contemplating, ATR's or MTR's. My logical side tells me ATR's are the sensible bet (less road noise, good mileage, similar characteristics to my Zero's etc...) but I reeaaaally like the DFWM look of the MTR's...........50% mixed condition A roads, 30% motorway and 20% stubbly fields and good-ol country lanes - can somebody out there give me enough evidence to justify a set of MTR's or should I really stick with some "standards"?
ps: unlike the affluent of you out there I can only afford one set
I thought only MTRs were available for 19s? I'm in the same situation - just trying to wear out the Scorpions so I can get something more meaty on the rims.
edit - do you mean the Pirelli ATRs? Look like a road tread to me.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
8th Dec 2008 1:46 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
If you are looking for 19" tyres with grip your choices are between the Pirelli ATR and the Goodyear MT/R.
Hi Ridgeback - yup you're right, either Pirelli or Goodyear...
8th Dec 2008 2:06 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
The AT2 from General Grabber are also a good all rounder. Currently looking at a set soon as the Scorpions I had were rubbish compared to Wrangler's.
8th Dec 2008 2:15 pm
Bodsy Site Sponsor
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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I've had MTR's on for ages now & after a brief stint bak on my Scorps, it's now the MTR's forevermre. In fact I sold my std wheels a few months ago, so now only have one set.
I wouldn't be witout them, esp during these winter months. Great reistance to punctures & much better through these countryside winter flooded roads than the scorps ever were.
Not as noisy as you might think. Certainly nowhere near as noisy as the STT's (in 17)Bodsys Brake Bible
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8th Dec 2008 9:21 pm
Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
I have been running MTR's for about five months and I don't intend going back to Scorpions. They may be slightly noisier than the Scorpions but it is, IMHO, a pleasant sound and I believe that it adds to the 'LandRoverness'. I think that the tyres also look good on the vehicle. The first time I drove in the wet (on the road) I was a little bit cautious but soon found that I could drive in the same manner as I did with road tyres.
Thanks for all the feedback chaps, looks like it's MTR's all round then! I'll comment on them once they've got a few thousand clicks under their belt...
Thanks again - you're as friendly and helpful as ever!
Martin
ps: Do you want to hear my favourite seasonal joke..........no? Well here it is anyway...............
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A: He felt his presence!!!
9th Dec 2008 8:36 am
Clarabella
Member Since: 11 Oct 2007
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 130
Hi,
My Scorpians are up for renewal soon, the Discovery has done 17000 miles on them so far and they will be down to the wear bars very soon.
I fancy a set of MTR's. Do they realy give as much grip in wet weather than Scorpions? I don't drive crazy in the Discovery but I don't want that sliding feeling on wet corners.
10th Dec 2008 4:19 pm
jkp
Member Since: 16 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Grip in wet conditions is very good. I started with scorpions, went to MTR's had a mad turn and went to wranglers, but now on the way back to MTR's again.
If you dont push your D3, you'll notice no change in road behaviour. If you push it in the wet it still takes a lot of provoking to have them slip.
Another plus for the MTR's is that when you hit standing water, it does not get thrown out and back over the front windscreen. like it does with normal tyres. Lost count of the amount of oh'shyte moments since taking the MTR's off.
10th Dec 2008 4:31 pm
Clarabella
Member Since: 11 Oct 2007
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 130
MTR's it is then. Have you guys kept to the standard size or have you gone a bit wider?
10th Dec 2008 8:11 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
255x55R19's is what your after. You won't regret it
11th Dec 2008 10:13 am
Clarabella
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like it does with normal tyres. Lost count of the amount of oh'shyte moments since taking the MTR's off.
