Thread: Pirelli Scorpion ATRs - Tyre life?

The tread depth is more important . Harder rubber doesn't
grip as well on bitumen . Pirelli ATR gets good UK reviews ,
and will be my next set this summer. They have 11mm ,
so 9mm useage to minimum really.

I've done 25,000 on my R18's to date, 99% bitumen and by the looks expect to get at least 50k out of them.

That's rotating every 6 months as well.

Thanks for your prompt reply. that's what I wanted to hear. There are many rave reviews about the scorpions but mostly from offroaders or those who have only had them for a short time.

I had LT245/70-16 on my D2 that after 20K didn't appear to have worn much at all, but the 255/55-19 on my D4 are showing definite signs of wear after 15K. The implementation of the pattern (19" no deep outer grooves), the carcase/tread rigidity (LT vs XL (P)) and I suspect the compound too is different between these sizes. The 265/65-17 size may be somewhere in between.

Thanks Graeme. I got over 100K out of the original equipment Michelins on my D1 so the stories I'm hearing about the D3's tyre wear are a worry. At $309 a tyre, I don't want to be throwing them out too early. Its not a decision one takes too lightly.

I was going to go 255/65/17 which is closer to the original tyre size OD but I can't find them anywhere and five dealers now have told me Pirelli has no stock and no ETA on that size. Whereas the 265/65 is a more common size and should give me a little extra ground clearance but will make the speedo read low by 1 or 2 Kms/hr.

Peter (D3 with springs)

Hi Peter,
I also have a D3 with springs & recently put on 255/65/17 ... I wanted 265/65/17 but the tyre fitter (who is also a friend) suggested that the slightly wider tyre was not recommended for a 7.0 inch wide rim ... 7.5 inch was the minimum.
(By the way I went Yoko Geolander AT/S, not Pirelli)
Not sure if this is any help.
Cheers
Ian

Depending on where and how you drive, the Pirellii ATR in LT245/70-17 might be a better choice. If I go to 17" on my D4, I'm likely to run that tyre for my everyday use. The LT245/70-16 tread appeared to be as wide as the 255/55-19 and looked much more robust.

How accurate is the speedo now? My D4 is approx 4kph fast.

Thanks Grabber and Graeme. I double checked with the tyre dealer and yes, you are right, the 265s require a 7.5" rim so I cancelled the appointment. I'll see how long it will take for him to get the 255s.

I'll also check out Graemes suggestion of the LT245/70 option. My speedo seems to be spot on when checking against those highway readouts. I suspect that the LT245/70 is going to stand higher than the standard fitment 235/70 though.

Thanks to all the posters for your informed and quick responses.