Thread: Now which new tyres to get...

I agree flogging the 18" rims wouldn't be a prob. for those bothering keep them, but I'm not interested in swapping between different rims for different activities. I'll just do as I said earlier and get 19" GGs to last me until I flog the vehicle in around a year or maybe less.
Of course I may be killed by the Cook but that's a risk I'll have to take.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by ATH

I agree flogging the 18" rims wouldn't be a prob. for those bothering keep them, but I'm not interested in swapping between different rims for different activities. I'll just do as I said earlier and get 19" GGs to last me until I flog the vehicle in around a year or maybe less.
Of course I may be killed by the Cook but that's a risk I'll have to take.
AlanH.

Out of interest, why GG's?
Have you considered Hankook, Toyo, Maxxis or Pirelli ?

I've Maxxis 980s and never again. Had GGs on 2 Defenders and they were good so I'll go for them to last until I flog it at about 4 years old...… I'll get something I can get serviced anywhere with tyre sizes easily available.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by ATH

I've Maxxis 980s and never again. Had GGs on 2 Defenders and they were good so I'll go for them to last until I flog it at about 4 years old...… I'll get something I can get serviced anywhere with tyre sizes easily available.
AlanH.

Agree re 19" small choice but eg Toyo, Hankook and Pirelli are, quote "easily available".

Am reading the remainder of your comment as having a passing somewhat bitter remark on Disco's perceived (lack of) reliability or lack of service agents, quote, 'anywhere'?
If that's the case, and please forgive me if its not, I think you are under some misunderstandings re other manufacturers perceived superior reliability and ease of servicing 'anywhere'.

If you mean a service as in an oil/filter change then anyone anywhere with half a brain can do a Disco, unlike a Ford Ranger of only 3 or 4 yrs ago when if you took too long (around 15 mins) to add fresh oil and start engine after the oil change then you wouldn't get oil pressure.
A common and well documented problem. Ford changed the oil pumps apparently.

However if you are referring to a breakdown "in the bush" then unless you happen to be close to the model's dealership or specialist then you have Buckley's chance of finding an outback mechanic with circa $10-15k of service diagnostic equipment OR the service training required to fix.

Am getting off the thread subject and apologise but don't be fooled to think that the 'others' don't have problems.
eg, my mate just bought a 2009 LC 200 two weeks ago with 162,000k and just been quoted up to $10k for the 8 injectors it needs.
He is not happy.

Early Toyo's had a brilliant reliability record, I also have an MY2000 4WD Hilux 3.0 with 531,000 and head never been off and never uses oil between 5k services, but due to very clever and smart advertising we are led to believe they are still the same in 2020 but they are not.
Financial pressures have caused all manufacturers to reduce R & D costs and they get their cars out into the market before they are perfected.
Witness Hilux recent recalls and Class action suits.

The LC200 is known for injector, starter motor, air filter issues and some turbo problems.
And all other have problems; there is a recall currently on with Ford Ranger 10 speed autos failing spectacularly.
Ford Ranger 6 cyl engines have well documented piston problems.

Suggest you have a gander at a Facebook site: mechanic.com.au and it will open one's eyes as to the problems all vehicles give and many you don't hear about.

The LR/RR range is not perfect but none of them are.
Its just the 'perception' of (un) reliability we have.

But the Disco never fails to put a smile on my dial every time I drive it.
A lovely car to drive and give satisfaction.

Sincere apologies for long post and a bit off subject.

Originally Posted by Graeme

I on the other hand was quite impressed as those pressures were when towing a van with a heavy tow-ball weight as the driver recognised the reduced weight on the front tyres, reducing the front pressures accordingly for correct contact patch and therefore grip for braking and avoiding over-steer.

Oh I get it, to compensate for heavy towball weight which you shouldn't tow with , you reduce front tyre pressures?

And that avoids oversteer?

It certainly bloody would.....

I must admit to having lost the plot a bit when I said that...… but try finding an actual mechanic rather than a parts swapper outside the metro area and it's much harder if you're driving anything other than a Tojo. We had a breakdown in Newman some years back and no way would/could anyone even bother looking at it although one bloke offered with the comment that he only knew about old Landies. However LR under the extended warranty trucked it home etc.
Not so long ago in Broome a bloke near us with a Hyundai (I think) was moaning about the same thing. Total disinterest from anyone in servicing it.
I do 10K services myself but while it's under warranty get a good independent to carry out official services at the 20 kay marks.
Yes I know a bit about other vehicles problems. Our son's new LC200 had huge probs. with oil consumption and a transmission that wouldn't pull the vehicle out of his driveway after he'd had a week or so away from home. Excuse was that it was "hi-tech" and needed time for pressure to build.....
Took Tojo 3 years to fix it. Plus it had to have the arse end beefed up to tow his boat.
Not sure what he's driving now as he's based away.
Anyway, the Cook says I'm driving my last new car ….
AlanH.

Well I put 4 new Goodyear Wranger duratrac and at first look they look awesome

Originally Posted by coopers1969

Well I put 4 new Goodyear Wranger duratrac and at first look they look awesome

Novelty wore off already ?