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W.D.C.A.P.H. Member Since: 19 Feb 2010 Location: Stonehenge Posts: 310 |
I got AT2's fitted about 4 weeks ago and got to say, am very impressed so far. I probably do a bit more off-road than you describe, but not much. PM me for what they cost me as we have tyre sponsors here, so it wouldn't be fair, but look in my post's and the price is there.
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2nd Oct 2010 12:15 am |
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Robertalv Member Since: 05 Aug 2010 Location: Northants Posts: 24 |
Comment about the General Grabbers UHP...
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2nd Oct 2010 8:34 am |
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AJS4X4 Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 352 |
I recon 37,000 on a D3 good mileage, don't you. Andy.
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2nd Oct 2010 9:18 am |
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W.D.C.A.P.H. Member Since: 19 Feb 2010 Location: Stonehenge Posts: 310 |
37k on anything is decent mileage in my book. We Don't Care About Pot Holes !! |
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2nd Oct 2010 10:22 am |
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gmcowan Member Since: 17 Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 37 |
Quadtracs were £150 fitted etc each ex vat.
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2nd Oct 2010 12:11 pm |
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CRESPEL Member Since: 27 Sep 2008 Location: manchester Posts: 8 |
I fitted these tyres to my Freelander 2 SE last November just before winter set in. The tyre dealer did take the mickey as to why I needed these tyres in the NW of England. Then we had snow, snow and more snow for weeks! Great tyre. Never got stuck. Road noise didn't seem any worse than the Michelin OE summer tyres. Handling on dry tarmac not as sharp but still fine. Comfort similar to summer. Tyre wear really suprised me because it's approaching winter again and I'm just getting to the wear markers and so will change them in a few weeks. I'm just coming up to 105,000 miles and so they've lasted a good 30,000 miles +. Good in snow, excellent in standing water on the motorway. Didn't seem as good on sheet ice as I expected but still much better than a summer tyre. I'm trying the Continental TS830 this year in order to assess the difference if I can get the right size. |
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4th Oct 2010 10:10 pm |
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donny Member Since: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Usually knocking about the north Posts: 215 |
I recently fitted a set of 235/65/17 Wintracs as the OEM ContiContact were looking a bit low on tread (at 28k) and were beginning to lose traction on grass. I have another set of rims (will have ATs on for rest of year) so the Wintracs will only do winter duties. First impressions are they look more rugged than the Contis but less than the ATs. No noticeable road noise over Contis and same comfort. Wintracs have a lot of fans over on the Disco3 forum which influenced the choice. The Wintracs were not easy to find though - kept hearing that Vredestein are not sending any to the UK this year but eventually found some in stock (last four they had!). Mytyres have them but at £163ea . I normally use Camskill but they only had Avon Ranger Ice in my size and no Wintracs due to them this year. |
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5th Oct 2010 6:09 am |
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matt-j Member Since: 04 Jul 2010 Location: lancashire Posts: 79 |
thanks for the info guys,
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11th Oct 2010 10:56 pm |
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posiden Member Since: 05 May 2010 Location: cumbria Posts: 47 |
Im really miffed with Vred at the minute as I wanted a full set for my FL2.
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12th Oct 2010 3:15 pm |
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lmorris4975 Member Since: 28 Feb 2010 Location: Mansfield, Notts Posts: 252 |
Hi i have had the same problem getting the verd's so i went for something different ( and abit cheaper) I have just take delivery of 4 Kumho KC15 's winter tyres from" my tyres" ( spot on service) these tyres have had good reviews on "tyre test.com" I have not got them fitted yet, waiting for it to get a bit colder first. I have put a link on if anyone wants to take a look.
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12th Oct 2010 4:11 pm |
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Blue Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: Sunderland Posts: 61 |
Phew! Pleased I ordered my Wintracs for my Z4 (significantly more essential on that car than they are on a Freelander!) earlier in the year, they've been sat in the garage for 6 weeks waiting to be fitted Blue |
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12th Oct 2010 7:02 pm |
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redlabel Member Since: 28 Feb 2010 Location: Tromsoe Posts: 396 |
Does you climate let you run all season tires without any risk?
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13th Oct 2010 6:35 am |
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gmcowan Member Since: 17 Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 37 |
bearing in mind there is no such thing as no risk in the automotive world, yes. mild maritime climate subject to north atlantic drift. lots of rain. |
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13th Oct 2010 7:45 pm |
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posiden Member Since: 05 May 2010 Location: cumbria Posts: 47 |
Ive just spoken to vredestein and there are some tyres coming into the country this week.
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14th Oct 2010 1:44 pm |
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