Paul, you are quite right about the road type being important. Around here we have roads that carry an A classification but conform to your B or C class definition (often single track, with passing places), but traffic volumes are very low and there is a tendency to drive faster where road visibility permits.

The problems I had with the Verde performance were mainly when taking bends at >50 mph, where the understeer seemed unpredictable. I did wonder if I was simply expecting too much for the car’s geometry - although having not had similar issues on a 110 Defender, I was reluctant to believe that. I then wondered if there was something wrong either with the suspension/steering or the way the DSC was working. Fortunately changing the tyres has eliminated the problem. 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

You convinced me.

I am adding the Vredestein Quatracs to my list of contenders for my next set

I took a look at the Tirerack web site and the reviews are very good and in the testing that they did they said that the Vredestein Quatracs is easy to drive in the wet.

Happy Motoring

Paul

Sorry, I wasn’t trying to recommend the Quatracs, just commenting on the Verde. I’ve found the Quatracs to be a good road tyre for my use, on twisty, wet roads and with good winter performance. They are not an out-and-out 4x4 tyre and perhaps not as hard-wearing as other tyres in their price range. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else on here mention using them. 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

No worries.....

You convinced me without even trying

I have a teenage daughter and she will be driving the Land Rover in a few years and a touring tire that is very forgiving and drives well in the wet is exactly the right answer.

I appreciate your recommendation even if it was unintentional.

Happy Motoring

Paul