Thread: 19" Scorpion ATRs fitted on the D4 today.

Originally Posted by jb747

I've used Pirelli ATRs on two previous cars (non LR). In both cases they provided dramatically more grip, wet and dry, than the OEM tyres. They will be my first choice for a replacement tyre for the Disco.

Yesterday I was quoted $511 each fitted, for the Pirellis. Does this seem about right or a bit expensive?

Originally Posted by doyfam

Yesterday I was quoted $511 each fitted, for the Pirellis. Does this seem about right or a bit expensive?

Cost me $495 a few months ago....my local mechanic shopped around.

A Bob Jane dealer (who I've always used for my sedans, as they always used to get the best price) were $5 dearer but were going to throw in a wheel alignment. Unfortuately they can't do a proper wheel alignment on a D4, so I went with my local guy and got LR to organise the WA.

What about the GG AT2 (?)....they are a fraction of the cost and have had good write ups on this forum?

Cheers,

Kev.

Originally Posted by Celtoid

Cost me $495 a few months ago....my local mechanic shopped around.

A Bob Jane dealer (who I've always used for my sedans, as they always used to get the best price) were $5 dearer but were going to throw in a wheel alignment. Unfortuately they can't do a proper wheel alignment on a D4, so I went with my local guy and got LR to organise the WA.

What about the GG AT2 (?)....they are a fraction of the cost and have had good write ups on this forum?

Cheers,

Kev.

Thanks Kev, I checked their website and couldn't find them in 19". Looks like its the Pirellis. The price is close enough for me. Thanks for your help.

Doyfam,

The other option, which is becoming increasingly popular is to order them from Tire Rack in the US.

Seems they will be delivered in a week or two cost is about 60 - 70% of retail here and most who have gone this route seem to suggest it is hassle free. Just need to get someone to fit them.

Might be worth checking out.

George

To be more precise the tyres that you should be looking at in 255 55 19R are General Grabber AT not the AT2. The GG AT is available in the required size albeit in limited at the moment as they are the latest version that supersedes the AT2.

I believe that they are directly imported by Continental. I have found at the moment that most tyre dealers do not have information on them and invariably tell you that they are not available. It is only once you insist that they are and they contact the importer that they get the right (current) information.

When my Wranglers wear a bit more I will be fitting the General Grabber ATs as part of my top-end trip preparation.

Have a look at the posts on this site re the GG ATs

Lou...

There are other threads on this but I have just bought a set of General Grabber AT's here in Perth for $320 each. Others have bought them in the eastern states for as low as $270 apeice.

Cheers

Al

me old man just got some generals AT2 on his disco,,, at 280 a tyre he recons its well worth a shot, the scorpions were 480 cheapest i found around here,

I got Pireli ATRs 255/55/19 from Tirerack US delivered to the door for $328 ea and $15 fit and balance .by local guy about a year ago, and only took 6 days to arrive


Cheers Ken