Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 37

Thread: TYRES - not again!!

  1. 29th March 2018, 11:29 PM #21
    Celtoid
    Celtoid is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Posts
    2,252
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Jaybee View Post
    After much deliberation I changed the Wranglers to Cooper Zeon LTZ's 255/55/19 at 47K.
    My needs were simple .....
    Strong tyre, although would have preferred Light Truck tyres
    No extra noise, the misses can hear a pin drop from 100 metres and will let me know
    Regular towing of 3000kg caravan on bitumen and gravel
    Beach work and lighter off road driving, generally no mud or rock crawling unless have to

    Verdict... after 15,000 klm I'm extremely happy with the performance, quietness and general handling of the D4

    Good luck

    Jaybee MY12 D4
    The 'no extra noise is interesting' Jaybee. I wonder if all the extra mass/volume/something of the 285/60/18 somehow amplifies the noise. It starts coming on around 60 and is very noticeable at 100. I've had people ask when talking on the phone what the background noise is because they were struggling to hear me. It is pretty obvious and you get a sound that makes you wonder if you have a transmission issue....Change wheels ... no noise. So maybe it's not the tyre at all ....just the size of the tyre in an ATR? Mmmmm?

    I've run the GOEs with the LTZs since around 2011/2012 and just accepted the noise as a fact and am comfortable that they aren't stressing anything. It's a small price to pay for a tyre and wheel set up that really changes the car in the beach conditions I predominantly camp in.

    Kev.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 29th March 2018, 11:34 PM #22
    Celtoid
    Celtoid is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Posts
    2,252
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Barraman View Post
    I changed my original “city” tyres for Pirelli Scorpian ATRs at 45k km. I like them - sure footed, little road noise, no issues in the wet - but, I think I will be lucky to get 40k out of them.

    Dont know what I’m gonna do then!
    Can I ask how many Ks they have done? I was impressed when I first purchased them ....except for the price ... LOL. Not so once they'd been on the car for a while.

    Cheers,

    Kev.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 30th March 2018, 12:04 AM #23
    DiscoJeffster
    DiscoJeffster is offline TopicToaster Subscriber
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    4,335
    Total Downloaded
    0
    The LTZ for me are substantially noisier than the Pirelli I had. I still like them but quiet is not a word I’d use
    2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
    2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 30th March 2018, 06:11 AM #24
    Graeme
    Graeme is offline Swaggie Vendor
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    NSW SW Slopes
    Posts
    12,030
    Total Downloaded
    0
    After my similar but less dramatic experience with the ATRs I shy away from any tyre that has links between outer blocks as I blame them for my aquaplaning, although the ATR's narrow centre voids may have contributed as my tyres were quite new.
    MY21.5 L405 D350 Vogue SE with 19s. Produce LLAMS for LR/RR, Jeep GC/Dodge Ram
    VK2HFG and APRS W1 digi, RTK base station using LoRa
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 30th March 2018, 02:22 PM #25
    Celtoid
    Celtoid is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Posts
    2,252
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster View Post
    The LTZ for me are substantially noisier than the Pirelli I had. I still like them but quiet is not a word I’d use
    What size LTZ were/are you running?

    Cheers.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 30th March 2018, 02:31 PM #26
    DiscoJeffster
    DiscoJeffster is offline TopicToaster Subscriber
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    4,335
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Celtoid View Post
    What size LTZ were/are you running?

    Cheers.
    255/55R19
    2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
    2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 30th March 2018, 06:56 PM #27
    Celtoid
    Celtoid is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Posts
    2,252
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster View Post
    255/55R19
    OK, thanks DiscoJeffster .... appears in this case size doesn't matter ;-)

    I'm very happy with my choice of the LTZs for my 18"s .... but like you, quiet is not a word that jumps to mind.

    Cheers,

    Kev.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 1st April 2018, 09:11 AM #28
    3rr
    3rr is offline Fossicker Subscriber
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    24
    Total Downloaded
    0
    On the 4th set of LTZ's (car has done 330000 k's)- had one set of scorpions - wore quickly and did aquaplane when punted into wet corners. Mind you, so do the LTZs. Sure the LTZ's are a bit noisy but the best all-rounders (80% on road) I could be bothered with. Shoulders wear a bit quick although that's probably a combination of crap roads and cornering style.......and wheel alignment - hard to get good help these days
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 1st April 2018, 09:32 AM #29
    rick130's Avatar
    rick130
    rick130 is offline Moderator Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    NSW far north coast
    Posts
    17,285
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by GeoffH View Post
    FWIW - I am on my 2nd set of Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's of the same size.

    Overall, I have found the Duratrac's to be excellent off-road, clear mud well, capable on sand, and drive well on the open road.

    Good Luck...
    Duratracs have an excellent reputation for off road performance, as an aggressive AT tyre how do you find them on road?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 1st April 2018, 06:03 PM #30
    ozscott's Avatar
    ozscott
    ozscott is offline ForumSage Subscriber
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Brisbane West
    Posts
    7,372
    Total Downloaded
    0
    On road the Duratracs are excellent. In the wet they are very good. They won't hold quite as well as a good quality much less aggressive AT like a Maxis 751 or Scorpion but not a drama. Awesome tyre and wear very well. Cheers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 3 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
« Chassis mounted winch | Removing rear interior trim »

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!