Thread: Time for Tyres

Have just fitted Cooper's AT3 245/70/16, speedo is correct, noise is low, grip so far is good.

Originally Posted by Clarkey

righto all looking at some new treads for the disco, standard size 16" alloys, standard tyres are 235/70R16.........even had standard michelins on the back and as the spare, will keep the spare as its in great shape. Ok so whats the choices and suggestions............have looked at Cooper ATR 235/70R16 as a 70/30 tyre, can i go 255 on the standard rim?
Thanks to all in advance.

Pirelli Scorpion ATR's - an excellent tyre and better than the highly regarded Michelins for noise and traction.

Thanks to all, ive come to the conclusion after reading everything and talking to several tyre outlets that it is between the pirelli's and the cooper's. have found the pirelli 245 in an LT available substantially cheaper than the best cooper price so think i may head that way.........

Originally Posted by alpick

I'm a 75/25 type of user and reccomend Pirelli ATR's, quiet with super grip on the wet black top, and grip in mud exceeds the what might be expected from just looking at the tread pattern.

The LT version provides for greater strength if you do a lot of driving when loaded up off road.

There is an increasing body of reports that Coopers under perform, search for the info about them delaminating.

click this below and there is a reasonable response to your question.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...rpion-ats.html

Agree re the ATR's, I hav done 58,000kms on mine 245/70/16 and they will probably easly get to 80,000kms. I do rotate all 5 though so that mileage may be less if you only rotate the 4 on the road.
I have had BFG A/T's and while ok they howl if you push the car fast into tight corners, the Pirlelli's just hang on and do the job with no fuss.

I mght even go to BFG KM2's next as they seem very quiet for a mud tyre.

Regards Gordon