New choice in 18" D3 road biased tyres available

[D3Jon]

If you want a road based tyre for the D3 SE then your options have just grown. Thought I'd share this, so anybody changing for a road biased tyre doesn't get those awful Goodyears again!

I really didn't get on with the standard fitment 18" Goodyear Wranglers, as I found that they wander badly (tramline) and start to get noisier with age. Unfortunately, it's taken 43K to wear the things out though.

I was originally thinking of getting the General AT2 all terrains, as I've heard good things about them. But to be honest my D3 only sees road use as we have the 110 County for off-roading which is kitted out with muddies, etc.

Anyway, as it happens it was a good job I held back on changing them... as Continental have just released the Cross Contact UHP in a 255/60 R18 112V, which is exactly the same size & load rating as the Goodyears fitted as standard to Disco 3 SE's. They're so new that the Continental web site doesn't even list them yet, just the 55 profile which I believe is fitted to the RR Sport.

They are much quieter than the Goodyears, and the tram-lining I used to get when driving up a worn road (say the Great Northern where the tarmac has 2 ruts in it from the Road Trains pounding up and down) has totally gone away.

It's like a different car now I've got those Goodyears off!

Piccies:

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Jon

[D3Jon]

I forgot to mention that during my research into new tyres, one guy at a tyre place recommended a Kumho 255/60 R18.

They do make such a thing, it's a KH15 OE, but it's a passenger car tyre and the load rating is only 108 - not sure if this is high enough for the heavyweight D3.

Link anyway:

Clickery... (http://www.kumho.com.au/product_detail.php'source=product_passenger.htm&category=Passenger&tyre=KH15)

Jon

[300+]

How much where the contis?

Cheers, Steve

[D3Jon]

I didn't spend too long ringing around, but the best price I obtained was $395 each, fitted, all up.

They're cheaper than the Goodyears as well ! :)

[WhiteD3]

I didn't spend too long ringing around, but the best price I obtained was $395 each, fitted, all up.

They're cheaper than the Goodyears as well ! :)

Just paid $446 for a replacement Wrangler.

[D3Jon]

Just paid $446 for a replacement Wrangler.

That's about what I was quoted for the Wranglers, you've not been ripped off.

[sbarnham]

Jon,

How are you finding the Conti's now you have had them on for a bit ? I am thinking of doing them also. I put Conti SportsContact2 on my 3-series BMW earlier this year and don't mind them.

Scott

[xx6]

22,000 kms ago I fitted Pirelli Scorpions to my HSE LR Disco, great for the first 22,000 but now I thought I had bearing noise, (now getting very loud), but I was advised by LR service it was the tyres. They are as noisy as the Goodyear Wranglers, a terrible tyre as fitted new to most Discoverys from new. I had to change tyres at 30,000, they wore scollops in the tread. Both tyres were 255/60 R18s.

[Graeme]

....Continental have just released the Cross Contact UHP in a 255/60 R18 112V...
Did you not like the Conti Cross Contact AT, available in the same size?

[Graeme]

22,000 kms ago I fitted Pirelli Scorpions...
Are these the Scorpion ATR?

[powella]

22,000 kms ago I fitted Pirelli Scorpions to my HSE LR Disco, great for the first 22,000 but now I thought I had bearing noise, (now getting very loud), but I was advised by LR service it was the tyres. They are as noisy as the Goodyear Wranglers, a terrible tyre as fitted new to most Discoverys from new. I had to change tyres at 30,000, they wore scollops in the tread. Both tyres were 255/60 R18s.
Just curious did you get the wheel alignment checked?

My D3 has the same rumbling with the naff Wranglers, and I was wondering if the wheel alignment is part of the problem. Or is it just driving around town too much?

AP

[D3Jon]

Did you not like the Conti Cross Contact AT, available in the same size?

These weren't available back in March 2008 when I created this thread. There are many more 18" options available now.

I also wasn't looking for AT tyres - I have the 110 for off-roading! ;)

Jon

[powella]

It is time for me to take the plunge and order a set of tyres, I have been recommended the Pirelli's but after reading this....

I don't think so, the other option are the coopers....

Further reading and thought required.

AP

[rmp]

Load rating 108 isn't enough for a D3. You need 109 as per the door placard, although overseas models are 110.

Pirelli Scorpions are a good tyre but overly noisy around town and the wear rate is reasonable but not exceptional.

[Peter_OZ]

just my comments here. Our 08 D3 is on it's 2nd set of the Wranglers and we have only just hit 47,000kms.

Front tyres are about stuffed but still life in the rears. As we will need new tyres very soon I am most reticant to put another set of these Wranglers on but have no idea what to actually have fitted.

We don't do much off road, a little beach work but hardly enough to warrant putting anything but a road tyre on.

cheers
Peter
www.petenplanes.com.au

[powella]

Hi,

I got the Coopers put on the Disco, no more rumble etc. Turns and steers as it should. I am going to get a wheel alignent done at the next service.

Cheers,
AP

[amaruskanic]

Anyone tried the Michelins?Michelin Australia (http://www.michelin.com.au/tyres/4x4_latitudetourhp.asp)

I ran Michelins on the D2 and got 100 000 plus off them.

Andrew

[Busman]

Just curious did you get the wheel alignment checked?

My D3 has the same rumbling with the naff Wranglers, and I was wondering if the wheel alignment is part of the problem. Or is it just driving around town too much?

AP

Where in the process on buying a set of tyres for a D3 TDV6 S with 17"
rims.
looking at 85% + on road and the rest off, any info on what you think would suit?
Few reckon Coopers ?

[boop]

Hi, Purchased above as replacements for the Wranglers after 48,000. Never really happy with the Wranglers however Pirellis now produce vibration when doing 110 on the freeway.

Could the All Terrain Tyres be the cause of the vibration?

Any thoughts / help appreciated.


Peter

[powella]

Where in the process on buying a set of tyres for a D3 TDV6 S with 17"
rims.
looking at 85% + on road and the rest off, any info on what you think would suit?
Few reckon Coopers ?
For me there wasn't much of an option as the Wranglers were a no go, and after seeing negative commentary on the Pirelli's, they were also knocked out.

The old man got his D3 S with Coopers on it, and they appear to be wearing ok, so I went down that path. Time will tell if I made the right choice, but at least I have the 60,000K warranty.

AP

[Peter_OZ]

I'm more interested in the handling to be honest. The Wranglers do not seem to handle very well so my choice would be mainly based upon that aspect.

any thoughts out there?

[Busman]

For me there wasn't much of an option as the Wranglers were a no go, and after seeing negative commentary on the Pirelli's, they were also knocked out.

The old man got his D3 S with Coopers on it, and they appear to be wearing ok, so I went down that path. Time will tell if I made the right choice, but at least I have the 60,000K warranty.

AP

Had a look at Yokahama Geolander A/T + 2.
Look a great alrounder and some good feed back.
Seem good also around town with not much road noise.
I will price them today and advise !!

[Busman]

I'm more interested in the handling to be honest. The Wranglers do not seem to handle very well so my choice would be mainly based upon that aspect.

any thoughts out there?

I have been doing a bit of reserch and most reckon the Wranglers are not an option.
A few makes seem worth enquries are the Yokohama Geolander A/T + 2 or Geolander A/ T-S G012.
Another is Cooper ST 265/70 17" or Cooper ATR All Terrain.
At least Coopers have a 60,000kms warranty also.
Will price them today and advise !

[stevo68]

I have been doing a bit of reserch and most reckon the Wranglers are not an option.
A few makes seem worth enquries are the Yokohama Geolander A/T + 2 or Geolander A/ T-S G012.
Another is Cooper ST 265/70 17" or Cooper ATR All Terrain.
At least Coopers have a 60,000kms warranty also.
Will price them today and advise ! Hey mate,

Saw a D3 the other day with Mickey Thompson ATZ's....pretty sure on 17's....they get a good wrap,

Regards

Stevo

[dullbird]

I know someone with BF Goodrich KM2's on there car 17's as well he seems pretty happy with them although I dont think he has done enough k's to give a true report on how they are going...

this is his car...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/672.jpg
I do have other pictures but they all show his number plate and I dont think he would appreicate it so this is the best one I have for you to see his wheels and tyres

[rmp]

I was going to post something like that ;-)

Those are BFG muddies, 245/70/17 on custom steel 17x8 rims. The wheelcaps are stock -- off a Commodore, which shares the 5/120 PCD. I have the owner's details if required and so does DB.

[Peter_OZ]

spoke to australs here in brissy today and they reccommended Contintals

any thoughts on those?

[Neil P]

Peter,

How much are these ?

[rmp]

spoke to australs here in brissy today and they reccommended Contintals

any thoughts on those?

Continentals are a make, not a model. So which one. Also for which purpose. Can't comment without both.

Most tyre shops have little idea about 4WDs and just recommend whatever fits, or whatever the manufacturer recommends.

[WhiteD3]

spoke to australs here in brissy today and they reccommended Contintals

any thoughts on those?


They'd be the ContiCrossContact AT I think.

[Busman]

Hey Mark,

I ordered tyres for the D3 today and ended up with Cooper ATRs.
Seem to meet load ratings etc (Road/Sand/Mud/Dirt).
I did the rounds with various brands & costs and came up with the Coopers.

[Peter_OZ]

Peter,

How much are these ?

was told couple of $100 more then the wrangleers per tye but no idea if that is right or not

[Peter_OZ]

Continentals are a make, not a model. So which one. Also for which purpose. Can't comment without both.

Most tyre shops have little idea about 4WDs and just recommend whatever fits, or whatever the manufacturer recommends.

They would be a direct replacement for the Wranglers. Sorry not a tyre expert.

It was Austral Motors, the LR dealer that reccomended the Continentals. They did not state a model but would assume they would be a similar AT type and load / speed rating.

thanks

[Jamo]

was told couple of $100 more then the wrangleers per tye but no idea if that is right or not

:eek: I didn't think it was possible for anything to be more expensive than the wranglers!:eek:

[Peter_OZ]

that is probably the cut they want out of it

[boop]

Hi D3 owners

Own a D3 with 18" wheels. Would like to replace Pirelli ATR with Continental tyres. Can't decide between AT or UHP, would prefer AT for offroad and tyre shop claim that AT's don't produce as much noise, vibration etc as other ATR tyres.

Has anyone had experience with Continental Tyres?

Peter

[D3Jon]

spoke to australs here in brissy today and they reccommended Contintals

any thoughts on those?


Peter,

How much are these ?


was told couple of $100 more then the wrangleers per tye but no idea if that is right or not


Hi D3 owners

Own a D3 with 18" wheels. Would like to replace Pirelli ATR with Continental tyres. Can't decide between AT or UHP, would prefer AT for offroad and tyre shop claim that AT's don't produce as much noise, vibration etc as other ATR tyres.

Has anyone had experience with Continental Tyres?

Peter

I would say do a search... but it's far worse than that guys :D :D

You're placing these questions IN a thread that I started to recommend the Continental Cross Contact UHP in a 255/60 R18 112V. :eek:

All the info you're asking including the price I paid are in the first 4 posts of this thread - but in summary, yes I can highly recommend them for on-road use, they transform the D3.

Jon

[ahilliar]

I have 2 wranglers 255/60/18 on Ebay for any one interested Only 338 kl travelled (Will deliver to Melb suburbs)