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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
I've recently exchanged my Freelander for another, as some of you may know. The one that went back was shod with Nexian Roadian HP on the rears and Arrowhead (I think, or something similar) on the fronts. All four tyres were new or near as dammit.
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8th Apr 2014 5:45 pm |
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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
Thanks. I'll try and find such a surface. |
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8th Apr 2014 8:10 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
Basically any stretch of motorway or dual carriageway that has been patched should do the trick. You will certs notice the difference in tyre noise - it's just a question of whether there is any other noise which stays the same, if you see what I mean. |
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8th Apr 2014 8:31 pm |
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AW14 Member Since: 07 Mar 2014 Location: South East Posts: 142 |
I have wranglers on mine with 4k on them and they are noisy and as said it does depend on road surface.
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8th Apr 2014 10:40 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4102 |
Those comments about wranglers are surprising. On tyre labels, Wranglers have a lower Db rating than most. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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9th Apr 2014 6:16 am |
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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
The car is going to a LR dealer later this afternoon for a road test. They have 'telephone diagnosed' it as a pinion bearing... |
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9th Apr 2014 11:09 am |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
They are great tyres when new and I'd happily buy them again. They start off quie tbut they do get noisy as they approach 4mm (when really they should be replaced anyway). |
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9th Apr 2014 11:54 am |
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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
Confirmed. Car booked in locally (under LR warranty) for diff pinion bearing replacement in 2 weeks. Unbelievable - first they sold me a car excessively corroded, then swapped it for one with a problem like that. They either knew or their PDI's are monumentally awful. |
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9th Apr 2014 3:47 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
You might not want to name the dealer, but a clue as to your location would be interesting (and might stop someone buying a car with a rusty engine...) |
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9th Apr 2014 4:52 pm |
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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
I have chosen not to name the dealer so far but my patience is wearing mighty thin.
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9th Apr 2014 5:04 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
Just FYI, I haven't personally used the dealer in question (it's pretty obvious who it is!) beyond a casual browse of their stock, but I know others who have and they're the nearest dealer to where I live. Generally they seem to have a good reputation - certainly better than the next nearest dealer whose name ends in 'stone'! But you certainly do seem to have been unlucky! |
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9th Apr 2014 5:09 pm |
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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
I agree - their reputation seems sound. However, I cannot believe their lack of quality control over both these cars. They either didn't notice the faults (but should have) or noticed them but chose to ignore, which is probably worse. |
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9th Apr 2014 5:12 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4102 |
You read of some on here 'having enough' with persistent bearing faults (axle and wheels), chuck in the towel and decide to get rid of the car. I hope you haven't bought one of those. Can you check the previous LR service/repair/warranty history on that vehicle? With your luck, I'd be tempted to get the dealer to run a check and give you a print out. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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9th Apr 2014 5:22 pm |
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le bouch Member Since: 15 Jan 2014 Location: UK Posts: 560 |
Good idea. I do have the previous service invoices which confirm that it's been serviced at the dealer I bought it from. Those invoices don't show any additional work, warranty or otherwise.
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9th Apr 2014 6:16 pm |
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