Thread: D4 19inch COOPER Zeon LTZ 255 55 19

Meccles, I have a set of 255/55/R19 Cooper Zeon LTZ's and they stick like sh..t to a blanket on and off road.

1/2 an hour after having them fitted to my 2005 HSE Disco I had to brake heavily and swerve at a set of lights when some clown decided to come across me at a green light, I noticed the big difference in how they handled straight away.

I also go off road to far western QLD a few times a year where only back yard toyota mechanics hide out and the tyres perform just as well off road.

Other then being a little expensive (the cheapest tyre I've brought yet for 19") from my experience you should be happy with them when you get to use them.

Have had the Cooper Zeon LTZ on for 2000 miles. Love them thus far. Needed a more durable tire for the MRS... She shifted belts on (2) Nokian tires before these. They did die rather late in their lifetimes. At approximately 35k. miles.

They look better as well on the disco.....


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They are on SWMBO 2013 RRS. Same rims, the car is in the Veranda section when we fitted dual battery/traxide Kit by Dave. Very happy with them slight hum but they have clocked up 4000Kms so far, been up beach etc. No complaints Also a couple of pics in Show us your disco thread.

My experience is not as good with the Cooper LTZ Zeon 255/55/19. The grip and noise levels are good.

My issue is the rapid rate of wear and the side walls are badly cut and chipped. I live in a hilly area and so there are winding roads. I am not a speedster, but I do like to go 4WD when I can. These tyres are not doing any better than the OEM Wranglers.

I am going to change to 18 inch rims as I'm yet to believe anyone makes a 19in tyre suitable for this car and its purpose.

Ditto , i changed to 17inch wheels as IMHO 19inch wheels are a nightmare to get tyres for , no probs now . Now all i have to do is work out what to do with my 19inch wheels .

19's and above = Road tyres
17 & 18's = Off Road tyres

So just have two sets, one for day to day. One for play.

Be interesting to see what rims can be fitted to new RRS. Wonder if Gordon's rims will still fit?

Originally Posted by gotaflat

Better than Pirelli Scorpion ATRs too?

I've been running 19" Scorpions for a few year now and whilst I've been very happy and in some cases impressed with their ability, I've never felt 100% cornering with them in the wet. Could never really put my finger on it, but there is a sensation of lightness or something.

However, I'd never had an issue to report until the other week when the D4 aquaplaned and was completely out of control for a few secs (although it felt like years).

I could have been just unlucky as it's the first time in all the years I've been running them but I've now heard or a few instances of the Scorpions aquaplaning.

A suggestion is that the outer tread block has strengthening/stabilizing bars or ridges which impede water clearing. I imagine that would only get worse with wear. I've got a set of 18" Zeons, so I know with their tread design, they are not going to suffer the same issue.

I could be worried about nothing but I have lost a bit of confidence in them. My issue is, I've got two brand new ones (Scorpions) on the front but the back two will need replacing in the near future. Concerned about paying a grand and then having tyres I'm not 100% confident in. Then again....I'm concerned about paying almost two for a completely new set...LOL!!!

Cheers,

Kev.