blade74
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Sydney
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Just wanted to get a general opinion on AT tyre choices.
I am looking at fitting either Pirelli Scorpion ATR tyres or General Grabber AT tyres to my disco 4.
It has 19" tyres and there doesn't seem to be any other choices in all terrain.
What tyres do people recommend? Disco 4 SE
Honda CRF450X
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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I chose the General Grabber AT tyres and have been very happy with them  Cheers Ian
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| 20th Feb 2012 12:08 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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LT wrote:You might find this thread useful:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic73112.html
Or any of the other 500,000 threads on exactly the same subject....  2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 20th Feb 2012 1:12 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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General AT have a great fan base and getting bigger.
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| 20th Feb 2012 4:12 pm |
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blade74
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Sydney
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Thanks Guys.
Thanks LT for the link.
I did know you can change to 18" rims but i don't want to spend 5 x $400 for rims then 5 x $350 for tyres = $3750
I know there is more choice with 17" but if the Scorpion or Grabber are suffice i think i would rather spend 5 x $375 =$1875
The profile of the 19" may be lower but it isnt by a whole lot. Plus I dont spend all my time offroad in gnarly conditions. I will just have to try my hardest always take it easy and take the best lines on tracks offroad to not stuff the sidewall/rim.  Disco 4 SE
Honda CRF450X
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| 20th Feb 2012 10:52 pm |
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mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
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Thinking of Cooper Zeon LTZ when my scorpions go bald??? Any ideas to what they are like... Anyone have experience? 2023 Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Diesel Commercial
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| 20th Feb 2012 11:35 pm |
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blade74
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Sydney
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I'm not sure if they are out in 19" yet. Apparently due to be released soon though. Disco 4 SE
Honda CRF450X
Last edited by blade74 on 21st Feb 2012 9:00 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 20th Feb 2012 11:40 pm |
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Clubber
Member Since: 11 Aug 2008
Location: Teesside
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Another vote for GG AT. I've had them for 6 months and I'm really happy with them.
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| 21st Feb 2012 8:43 am |
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Thelo3
Member Since: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Nothamptonshire
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Done 20k on my GG AT's and they still look like new!!!
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| 22nd Feb 2012 2:44 pm |
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MELISCAT
Member Since: 17 Dec 2009
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
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 Had General Grabber AT on my Disco 3 SE, very disappointed they do not have a strong enough side wall for such a heavy car. You can feel the tyres leaning on cornering, plus side is they have good wear characteristics. Experience off road in North Africa has also shown them to be very susceptible to punctures, this is not just confined to them on D3/D4's. These comments apply to the AT2 and the newer AT General Grabber tyres.
The only off road tyres certified by LandRover for D3 and D4 are Goodyear MTR's, however you will not be able to get any until sometime in May 2012.
I have switched to Goodyear MTR's and the only down sides are lower mpg and increased wear, but the plus side is that the side walls have KEVLAR in them.
I know a few people who have put Scorpion ATR's on their D3/D4's and are really pleased with them.
If I switch back to an AT style tyre it will be the Scorpions. Mike
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| 22nd Feb 2012 4:47 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
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 Sorry to hear you are not happy.
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| 22nd Feb 2012 5:02 pm |
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Marc534
Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
Location: Morpeth
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I agree with Thelo3 - I have just had Gereral Grabber ATs fitted all round from Andy at AJS (many thanks again Andy for brilliant service etc ) to my D3 and they are superb!
Excellent grip on the road and very capable off road.
No complaints whatsoever.
Cheers Marc Brennan
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| 24th Feb 2012 8:14 am |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
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18" AT's were great around the Spanish Mountain roads ask DG 
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| 24th Feb 2012 8:41 am |
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