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jules



Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

PRadd wrote:
I'm with Bob here - brakes & tyres are not something to be skimped on IMHO Thumbs Up

Thumbs Up Jules

Post #413731 23rd Oct 2021 10:48 pm
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Dave47



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Location: Margate Kent
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

I'm now replacing my two front tyres like for like, Bridgestone Weather Control A005,
obviously an all weather tyre so a softer compound, mileage is in the region 22,000 (fronts)
rear I would estimate would last for another 10k+
I will be have the new one fitted to the rear,
My reason for running all weather for the 12 months is balance of tyre trade off,
one of the best for traction in rain, very good corner handling on dry roads and low noise.
As an Advanced driver I'm expected to show "progress" and use the dynamic side of the auto box
where conditions allow.
Regarding the Nokia Weatherproof, (yup mine cracked) I do feel there is a similarity to the Bridgestone's
although I believe the Bridgestone's to be quieter.
I hope this is of interest to someone who is considering a tyre change. DAVE.

Post #413734 24th Oct 2021 10:27 am
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sid



Member Since: 16 Jul 2015
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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

im interested who wants you to show progress in your freelander?

Post #414075 1st Nov 2021 8:26 pm
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JJE



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Me too,as a retired police advanced driver nobody expects me to show progress,those days are gone and I certainly wouldn’t want to do so in a Freelander,I just keep up with the traffic flow.

Post #414082 1st Nov 2021 9:36 pm
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Boxbrownie



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

As an owner of a 1970 edition of Road Craft I no longer make progress Rolling with laughter Regards

David

Lovely i6 has now gone, but not me......

Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......

Post #414088 1st Nov 2021 11:01 pm
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Mowog



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Progress?????
Happy if the bloody traffic is even moving Rolling with laughter

Post #414089 1st Nov 2021 11:20 pm
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sid



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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

i nearly failed my driving test once for"failing to make progress"but that was on a double decker psv test,it was london country buses,the examiner was a trainer authorised by dvla,and they were so short of drivers he warned me to make progress Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Post #414143 2nd Nov 2021 9:24 pm
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blaster1232



Member Since: 11 Aug 2021
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My 2 cents about chinese tyres. Since I come from a country with relatively lower prosperity and level of income compared to other European states, many people are actually buying and using chinese tyres. Due to this reason, our national television has done quite a bit of research in order to investigate if these tyres are any good. So in short :

You can't put all chinese tyres in one basket. Basically there are 2 type of manufacturers - ones who produce cheap knock-off tyres with unknown standards and quality, and other type of manufacturers are the ones who heavily invest in their own research and development, test the tyres in proper European conditions etc.

There are basically 5 top tyre manufacturers in China (apart from smaller brands)-
Zcrubber (Goodride/Westlake tyre brands) - 10th largest tyre manufacturer in world, nr 1 in china, heabily investing in R&D
Sailun (Sailun tyre brand) - 17th largest tyre manufacturer in world
Triangle (Triangle tyre brand)
LingLong (Greenmax tyre brand) - 14th largest tyre manufacturer in world
Hengfenf (Sunfull, Hi-fly, Mirage, Onyx, etc)

I also have to say that some Chinese tyre brands (Sailun, Goodride, Triangle, Westlake) have managed to be included as stock tyres for brand new cars (Skoda, LandRover, Mazda, Volvo, Ford, VW, Nissan, etc.) In many options car manufacturers are choosing to equip only their spare tyres with chinese brands, but it is still a sign of recognition. Sailun tyres currently already have 3 TUV sertificates (german).

As for practical side, the research concluded that during first 2 years of tyre use, there are no significant difference between ''good'' chinese brands and proper western brands. There is a theory that chinese brand tyres might ''age'' faster.

I have previously driven Michelins, Kormorans, Nokians, and currently I have a Nereus (not-so-good-china) winter tyres on my freel2 and good-ride winter tyres on freel1. While Nereus tyres seem to have a little bit more of a vibration, overall I can't say many bad words about chinese tyres.

Post #415404 3rd Dec 2021 10:29 am
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sid



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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

ive got no problem with saluin tyres cant fault them ,but i need new tyres now and they are out of stock everywhere i look.so ive just bought 4 good wheels with 6mm pirelli scoprpion verdi tyres.for £378 including postage.im very happy.

Post #416709 5th Jan 2022 6:59 pm
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Rommel



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England 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Fuji White

sid wrote:
i nearly failed my driving test once for"failing to make progress"but that was on a double decker psv test,it was london country buses,the examiner was a trainer authorised by dvla,and they were so short of drivers he warned me to make progress Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


As a HGV Driving Instructor Candidates that do not make progress WILL fail the HGV test or if they are "Hesitant" at juctions they will also fail BUT they are not going to kill anyone just hold the traffic up so why fail them for being carefull???
there are enough nutters driving cars 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

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Post #416713 5th Jan 2022 7:24 pm
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Bobupndown



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A tyre called 'Triangle' just doesn't seem right, circle maybe....😄 Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
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Post #416725 6th Jan 2022 8:37 am
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sid



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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

no snow here yet,so still running sailun tyres,with 3 mm,still grip well ,no cracking!

Post #417346 19th Jan 2022 7:31 pm
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