Thread: New tyre suggestions

I would suggest the following even though they are AT's:

1. GG AT's - quiet & significantly cheaper than OEM's (have them on mine).
2. Cooper Zeon LTZ's

Gravel road performance is significantly better.

I have no complaints with my GG AT's - good on road, both wet & dry.

Seem to be wearing well.

I would avoid Scorpion ATRs as they wear easily on the edge and the tread depth is less than the main secion on the tyre making them look worn before their time

I have them and will never put them back on

Garry

Originally Posted by Garry

I would avoid Scorpion ATRs as they wear easily on the edge and the tread depth is less than the main secion on the tyre making them look worn before their time

I have them and will never put them back on

Garry

Going to agree with Garry here which is a shame as when new there are no better tyre. Mine have lasted 50k and the fronts are right on the limit now.

Hi All,

My Disco 4 is due for delivery around early May but I am looking to hang on to the original Goodyears and rims, buy the GOE 18" rims and shod them with Bridgestone Dueller D697 LT265/60/18's. Has anyone had experience with these?

Bob

My vote would go to the Cooper Zeon LTZ's - had them for 40000 Km's and thought they were great!

Have recently upgraded to Cooper ST MAXX for a bit extra grip in the slop, but they aren't as good on road and are a lot noisier - still like them though.

Originally Posted by OzAd4x4

My vote would go to the Cooper Zeon LTZ's - had them for 40000 Km's and thought they were great!

Have recently upgraded to Cooper ST MAXX for a bit extra grip in the slop, but they aren't as good on road and are a lot noisier - still like them though.

I have the LTZ's in 285/60-18 and very impressed. Strong side walls. Have given them an hammering since picking up my GOE rims.....but use factory tyres during the break between trips.

Brett....

I have GG AT 255/55 19", my experience has been that they're great tyres on and off road so far as handling and grip goes. Very confidence inspiring on wet/slippery roads. Haven't had any punctures offroad but have carved a few bits off them here and there, nothing serious, but noticable and slightly concerning. My biggest objection to them is that they are obnoxiously noisy at 90kmh, they make a bit of noise at other speeds which is tolerable but at 90 they drive me nuts (a little harsh maybe, but I do 90 a lot ... ). They annoy me so much that I am going to change them to other tyres well before they're worn out.

I'm tossing up between getting a set of 18"s and Duelers or keeping the 19"s and getting Pirelli ATR's. I've had Scorpion Zeros in the past so poor wear from Pirelli doesn't surprise me, but ATR's seem well regarded as far as their manners, quietness and durability goes.

Any other shared wisdom would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by discovery4

Hi All,

My Disco 4 is due for delivery around early May but I am looking to hang on to the original Goodyears and rims, buy the GOE 18" rims and shod them with Bridgestone Dueller D697 LT265/60/18's. Has anyone had experience with these?

Bob

I have a set (tyres that is, not the rims) on my RRS, love 'em.
Good on dry road, slight hum but nothing the radio can't deal with.
Had the first rain in Melbourne for about 3 months yesterday & they performed very well on the wet and greasy roads.
Had a play after work in the grave digger's clay pile very wet & slippy, but never lost forward momentum. Obviously they're no mud terrain but I'm impressed so far.
Also they're an LT, so strong in the sidewall too.
Cheers.
Rohan