sy328
Member Since: 27 Aug 2008
Location: Perth
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Jesse B wrote:There's a Disco up in Perth (Western Australia, not Scotland!) with 19" ATRs fitted a couple of weeks back. Will see if I can suss out some info for you. I'd be keen to find out how he's traveling - might be heading down the same track with tyres shortly.
I'm from Perth and paid A$465.00 each for mine. It seems to me that the 19" ATR is quieter on highway than the 18" Continental CrossContact UHP which originally came with the car. I'd say the comfort level remains the same if not better than the Conti UHP; haven't got chance to take them offroad as yet but I'm now more confident to drive on sand or around construction sites.  MY09 Stornoway Grey
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peter.c
Member Since: 01 Aug 2009
Location: Bicester
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Just bought four Pirelli AT/R 255/60/18's. Let you know how I get on around the lanes in Oxfordshire and further afield soon. I also bought them to travel to the Alps in Winter once or twice a year.
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| 2nd Nov 2009 1:34 pm |
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Captain Slow
Member Since: 18 Feb 2009
Location: Herts
Posts: 459
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I'm also looking at these tyres but in 19" - would be interested to know how you get on with them.
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| 3rd Nov 2009 7:03 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
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Will be able to do a good deal if you are interested
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| 3rd Nov 2009 7:36 pm |
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Captain Slow
Member Since: 18 Feb 2009
Location: Herts
Posts: 459
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Thanks Ken, I am not quite ready to buy as yet as my Goodyear Wranglers have few thousand miles left on them. cheers John Prince Harry's D3: G4 factory equipped D3 - expo rack, winch, roof lights, ladder, active locking rear diff, RAI, Melville & Moon seat covers, General Grabber ATs/ Goodyear Duratrac
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| 3rd Nov 2009 7:46 pm |
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peter.c
Member Since: 01 Aug 2009
Location: Bicester
Posts: 23
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Purely in comparison to Continental contigrips on 17" rims, the AT/R's on 18" rims feel much more akin to a sports car, in terms of sharp response at the helm and high stability in straight ahead tracking, the overall effect giving more comfort and ease and relaxation, although small bumps on cambered country roads send a slight patter through the steering wheel, dare I say, almost, a nice Land Rover effect (I've said it !). Moving off from standstill, steering feels weightier, but if anything lightens moreso at reasonable speed (than contis). Quietness is truly astonishing in comparison to contis. They seem technically a very advanced product, give a highly sensitised 'feel' to the driver,and reward with considerably more than their price would indicate. They are the first Pirelli product I have put my faith in for around 30 years, so all round I am very chuffed to have bought them .
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| 3rd Nov 2009 9:49 pm |
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discoboy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 155
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Ken wrote:Will be able to do a good deal if you are interested
I could be interested in a deal, my zeros are almost shot, what you got ?
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| 3rd Nov 2009 10:08 pm |
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peter.c
Member Since: 01 Aug 2009
Location: Bicester
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I cannot honestly be helpful in giving a price guide, suffice to say check with any supplier they know what they are doing. Mine went on with quite a 'pop' when they 'beaded', so they need all the TLC on fitting. My fitter also checks the threads have copperease on them, before installing wheels back on car. Sorry that's all I can write.
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| 3rd Nov 2009 10:24 pm |
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Stevie D
Member Since: 10 Sep 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
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I fitted a set of 4 ATR'S from Ken last week/ excellent value.
On road handling at sub motorway speeds appears to be a big improvement over zero's. The D3 feels more stable and instiils a lot more confidence on bendy country roads.
Took the new tyres green lanning at the weekend with no issues - not great in gloopy mud, but then they wouldn't be...
Hopefully masses more tread life than std road tyres as well.
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| 3rd Nov 2009 10:52 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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discoboy wrote:Ken wrote:Will be able to do a good deal if you are interested
I could be interested in a deal, my zeros are almost shot, what you got ?
Tyres  Pm for details
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| 4th Nov 2009 6:53 am |
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stapldm
Member Since: 11 Sep 2006
Location: Swine Town
Posts: 2330
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discoboy, Ken doesn't disappoint! Stunning service and stunning prices Dr. Ian Malcolm:
"Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."
Transgenic tomato anyone?
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| 4th Nov 2009 9:49 am |
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TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
Posts: 1214
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Yes go see Ken. I didn't in the end as one was shot and I needed it sorted with SWMBO and first born in the car so stuck scorpions on from local discount place, but if you can get to Ken its worth the trip, price too good to ignore!
How long till your Deafender arrives then Ken?
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| 4th Nov 2009 7:34 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
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with a fair wind next week
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| 4th Nov 2009 8:38 pm |
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TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
Posts: 1214
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ooh, nice.
Did test drive Monday (addition to family, not replacement to Disco) but even with discounted price, its still a lot of wedge for a (admittedly iconic) lump of metal with a plastic interior and an aquired taste!
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| 4th Nov 2009 9:04 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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Unless you have money to burn then getting a quote from Ken is a must, he can get them to you by courier and even after fitting his price still knocks spots of anyone else. I had ATRs from him a little while ago, wear rate seems ok, noise and comfort don't seem any different to zeros, however I don't find that they feel quite as secure as the zeros when you start pushing it on the road, or is that just me?
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| 5th Nov 2009 7:24 am |
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