Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 299
MY2011 Commercial
Just collected my new (to me) 2011 D4 Commercial, but with loads of toys.
Still haven't quite got over trading in the XF, but needs must.
Dealer was very pleased that he had put 4 new tyres on, but on inspection they were Nexen Roadian, so not that great. It also has 20" wheels, so even with a tyre swap might not be that great for off road. I was trying to get away from an extra set of wheels filling up the garage.
Only driven it home so far and don't really have any basis of comparison to see how it felt on the road, was perhaps a little skittish, but I haven't driven a Disco much before (just as a courtesy car each time the Defender blew up).
Well have a chance for a proper play tomorrow.
27th Nov 2014 12:07 am
gensetsteve
Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
Location: hampshire
Posts: 340
My commercial feels completely planted and not skittish on 19 Pirelli zero I have a feeling those tyres may ruin your experienceD4
27th Nov 2014 1:21 am
LiftedDisco
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Towcester
Posts: 1002
Likewise - I have had two Commercials and they have never felt less than solid...
Check tyre pressures - if they are super high, then you only have a very small contact patch... my 2nd D4 came through pre-delivery inspection with 65psi in the tyres (!) as apparently they over-inflate them at the factory to ensure they stay round if the vehicle is stood for any length of time...
Cheap rubber, as above, may also have an impact - 20" rims are not standard fit so might do to ask why, when etc...
Good luck and welcome to the fold!D4 Commercial - 65 Plate, 2016MY
D5 Commercial - Handed back when I left that job…
D4 Commercial (2014MY) - gone
D4 Commercial SDV6 - Baltic Blue (also gone)
D1 300TDi... 2" lift, HD bumpers (both), detachable tow hitch, 9,500lb winch, 235/85/16 muds and plenty of other toys (gone to make way for the next toy...)
Smiles per Mile - Tornado Motorsports caged Evo 3... 100" Defender look-alike, with Range Rover running gear - all fully IVA'd and registered!
29th Nov 2014 9:17 am
Inigo
Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 299
Replaced tyres with some Coopers courtesy of Ronp.
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23rd Jan 2015 11:33 am
hatjoepeg
Member Since: 13 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 98
Just wondered what pressure you are running those on?
28th Jan 2015 6:59 am
Inigo
Member Since: 28 Feb 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 299
Currently at 36 psi front and 42 rear, as per door sticker for heavily laden. I think this is a bit too high and it is quite clattery over the back roads. I think I'll try the standard 32/36.
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