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  1. 30th April 2013, 11:01 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheerluck View Post
    Try it with almond milk rather than soy. The less dense milk reduces the slopping noise by half. And perhaps a better insulated mug?
    Thanks Dave, I'll try the almond milk. I've tried insulating my travel mug with a neoprene beverage cooler, but the faint slopping sound still ruins the more pianissimo moments of Mahler's 5th, even with the Harmon Kardon turned up to eleven.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jon3950 View Post
    Thanks Dave, I'll try the almond milk. I've tried insulating my travel mug with a neoprene beverage cooler, but the faint slopping sound still ruins the more pianissimo moments of Mahler's 5th, even with the Harmon Kardon turned up to eleven.

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    Jon

    Eleven! ...seriously you Latte sipping sooks are not turning it up enough, the Logic7 volume tops out at Number 35, now that is loud. ...especially when playing AC/DC!

    At that volume I can't hear the wife screaming at me from the front passengers seat. ...

    Re tyres ...the Cooper AT3's are very quite when new and are very good both on and off road. They will get noisier after about 30k though but still not anywhere near bad and that is with the stereo turned off. ...
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    Back OT... <sips flat white>

    I highly recommend Yokohama Geolandar AT-S in 265/60R18 size. They're legal, quieter than OEM tyres, long lasting, handle better in all conditions than OEM - road and off-road. I had two sets of them on my D3 and took it on some serious tracks. IIRC, I got 55,000km on each set. The only downside is the price - but as I mentioned in another post, Tirerack have them for "Set of 4: $664.00" (versus $430+ each here!).
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  4. 1st May 2013, 11:04 AM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by manic View Post
    Go for a 'fast' drive in the defender and then get back in the disco. Then quit your quibble
    Yes, I was being a wee bit tongue in cheek with the Defender comparo.
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  5. 1st May 2013, 11:09 AM #25
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    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. The Scorpion ATR's seem to be the most recommended, though I would also be tempted by the Contis. Has anyone tried the Continental Cross tyres?
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  6. 1st May 2013, 01:55 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonesy63 View Post
    Back OT... <sips flat white> ........
    Flat white???? And you call yourself a D4 owner??

    <stomps off in mock outrage........only to return with an on-topic question>

    Are there any experiences or opinions on Cooper Zeons? I've got a set of 285/60-18s in the shed to go on the D3, but if they are going to be noisy, then I may go with something else.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheerluck View Post
    Flat white???? And you call yourself a D4 owner??

    <stomps off in mock outrage........only to return with an on-topic question>

    Are there any experiences or opinions on Cooper Zeons? I've got a set of 285/60-18s in the shed to go on the D3, but if they are going to be noisy, then I may go with something else.

    Yes they will be very noisy and they will make your fillings vibrate out of your head, so what ever you do don't fit them, you will hate them. ...I'll do you a favour though and buy them off of you for half price. ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by TerryO View Post
    Yes they will be very noisy and they will make your fillings vibrate out of your head, so what ever you do don't fit them, you will hate them. ...I'll do you a favour though and buy them off of you for half price. ...
    Done!

    (Perhaps I shouldn't point out that I bought them at quarter price )

    On second thoughts, I only have one filling, and I've not used my dental allowance on my private health insurance yet this year.....
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  9. 1st May 2013, 03:25 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonesy63 View Post
    Back OT... <sips flat white>

    I highly recommend Yokohama Geolandar AT-S in 265/60R18 size. They're legal, quieter than OEM tyres, long lasting, handle better in all conditions than OEM - road and off-road.

    Rob
    I would second that. My dad has Geolanders on his D2 and they seem to be great. Personally, I have Cooper ST's on my D3. They are fantastic off road, but if you are looking for something quiet, then they are not for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Silenceisgolden View Post
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. The Scorpion ATR's seem to be the most recommended, though I would also be tempted by the Contis. Has anyone tried the Continental Cross tyres?
    Thanks,
    SIG
    SIG,

    I have has the Continental Cross Contact A/T's on for more than 50,000km.

    Whilst I noticed an small increase fin noise when I originally fitted them I was coming from a 100% road biased Continental UHP that were great on road, very quiet but rubbish off.

    The Cross Contact A/T's have been a pretty good choice and I am happy to recommend them. Honestly with the windows up there is little to no noticeable noise over and above wind etc.

    I will probably go away from the Conti's next set and opt for the new LT 697's as my only concern has been sidewall strength as when used off road they do have a tendency to scuff and cut a bit.

    Hope that helps.

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