Member Since: 14 May 2018
Location: Somerset
Posts: 15
LR newbie
Hi guys
Wow i took the step and got a d3 last weekend.
Wow enjoying it so far and love how quiet it is to drive.
My only first worry is the tyres.
They are 255/55/r19
They are nexan roadian 542. They are quiet but will need changing soon i guess.
These are the fronts... is this normal wear.
This was meant to be a pic but cant seem to upload it.
My main question is whats the best to get for this size...id like quiet and good on fuel... but also be able to go off road lightly. Wet damp fields
Thank you guys
23rd May 2018 12:57 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I’ve never had an issue on damp fields with a caravan, I have Pirelli Scorpions.
Wranglers are ok, as are Duratracs if you want a bit more off road bias.
There’s a few more choices out there, but can only comment on what I’ve tried.
23rd May 2018 1:33 pm
Skynet
Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
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My local tyre fitter recommends Nexen tooDave
D3 2006 HSE, Cairns Blue - gone
D4 2016 SE, White
Member Since: 03 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
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With my Pirelli Scorpion Zero's my only struggle was with 'wet damp fields', the block pattern clogs up when it cuts through to the mud.
The traction control will get you out but when I had it happen it was funny but the pristine field looked like a chocolate muffin.
General Grabber AT3's for me next!
23rd May 2018 2:40 pm
Steveuk
Member Since: 14 May 2018
Location: Somerset
Posts: 15
Are the gg at3 worse on fuel and road noise as most ofthe time will b onroad
23rd May 2018 5:32 pm
omg!
Member Since: 01 Jun 2011
Location: Fife
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I always use Pirelli Scorpion ATRs and do a fair bit of offroad stuff, mud, grass, hills, rocks etc. They are also pretty hard wearing with the last set lasting about 50,000 miles or so.
They don't seem to make any road noise that is loud enough to make me aware of them.
23rd May 2018 6:17 pm
Asa
Member Since: 03 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
Posts: 172
The Pirelli ATR's could be an alternative?
Whilst on an off road session at Tixover a guy had AT3's on his FFRR and said they did everything the Scorpions did and more, he was top performer that day and climbed a wet slippery hill that no other Land Rover present could climb.
My D3 just spun out and slid down backwards once the mud had clogged the treads.
The FFRR went up at walking pace and the Instructor commented that it was the tyres that made the difference.
Search engine on here has lots of good info on tyres but such a variety of knowledge can make decisions more complicated!
23rd May 2018 6:45 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23384
omg! wrote:
I always use Pirelli Scorpion ATRs and do a fair bit of offroad stuff, mud, grass, hills, rocks etc. They are also pretty hard wearing with the last set lasting about 50,000 miles or so.
They don't seem to make any road noise that is loud enough to make me aware of them.
+1
ATR's ideal for your needs. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
23rd May 2018 6:47 pm
omg!
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Location: Fife
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The problem is that everyone has a favourite so it makes a clear decision difficult.
23rd May 2018 6:47 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Did some one say ATRs?
Just fitted the last of the 5 ATRs on its rim and stuck it under the car. With RLD guard.
Excellent in all conditions from road to track to sandy to snow etc etc etc. The only place they don’t do that well in is deep mud. Plus no added noise, no decrease in road manners, no increase in fuel burn and last double the miles of Scorp Zeros, what’s not to like? They did me proud on many an adventure in Dark Bluie (may she rust in peace), truely the discerning choice.
Gratuitous pic of ATR being cocked.
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23rd May 2018 6:55 pm
Steveuk
Member Since: 14 May 2018
Location: Somerset
Posts: 15
Ok guys thankyou.....
Was looking at them so will give them a try.
Since my rear tyres are ok still would it pay to put the old ones at the front and then buy the atr for the rear
23rd May 2018 7:24 pm
omg!
Member Since: 01 Jun 2011
Location: Fife
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All my ATRs have worn pretty evenly, front and rear so when I replace them I replace all 4 at a time, or sometimes a couple of months apart but not much more than that.
I know that on a front wheel drive car the new tyres should be on the rear to reduce the chances of a rear wheel skid, which is more difficult to recover from than a front wheel skid. I imagine the same applies to a 4X4 but I'm not 100% sure.
23rd May 2018 7:28 pm
Steveuk
Member Since: 14 May 2018
Location: Somerset
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Ok thankyou guys..
Not used to all the 4x4 stuff and tyres... and how different it is to drive
23rd May 2018 7:50 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I’ve just changed from 19” GY Wranglers to ATRs on my D4 and can’t tell the difference. Plus I prob did 100,000 miles on 18” ATRs on my now dead D3 and loved them.
23rd May 2018 8:00 pm
Steveuk
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