excellent idea, I reckon Sportsman may win on the hot side, it must average 50C in the Middle east, and perhaps aljo if he is still hiding from his girlfriend in the antartic still need the proof by seeing the -50C

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From my experience with now 3 current shape Landrovers and Range Rovers I would only recomend Coopers. Load index and speed ratings are two different items, one measures overall load and the other velocity, speed. The coopers have the highest load rating of any tyre I have seen. I fitted coopers HT-Plus 260/65 to both RR MY03 and LR3 MY05. This tyre has outperformed any oem tyre I have ever driven on any car. The breaking distances have fallen, both cars cornered better and both outperformed the previous tyres off road. I should also mentioned that they outlasted the oem spec tyres. Forget the hype about euro spec buy the coopers.

apollogod wrote:

. Forget the hype about euro spec buy the coopers.

Would like to resurrect this post for some up to date info if possible...

I've had an interesting day off road which culminated with me suffering three big tears in the side wall of the driver's side front tyre.. So I need a new tyre and can either just replace the tyre like for like, and to this end does anyone know where and and at what cost is a good place in Melbourne to get a new Goodyear Wrangler 255/55/R18?

The other option I want to look at now that I have lost one tyre (and dependent on cost) is getting 5 new off road tyres. So I am keen to understand anyone's upto date experience/recommendations of said tyres are; and what sizes whould I be going for on my 18" factory rims - Should I stay at 255/55/R18 or goto 255/60/R18?? Please note that most of my driving will still be the tarmac commute to work so something that suits that also would be what I am seeking..

Just been quoted the following by the stealer:

Goodyear Wrangler F1 (what I have currently) $460.00 each

General Grabber AT2 $375 each!

2nd Rower wrote:

Just been quoted the following by the stealer:

Goodyear Wrangler F1 (what I have currently) $460.00 each

General Grabber AT2 $375 each!

2nd attempt at posting, i had all 4 conti's replaced with Wranglers whilst on the great ocean road trip. Had them done at Bentleigh tyre centre on Centre road, Bentleigh next to the United Service station, $425 dollars per corner, balanced and fitted.

Might be worth giving them a try  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

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Thanks Zilch,

If I go like for like then will give them a shout!

Am seriously considering some all terrain tires as looks like I'll be doing more off road stuff, and although the Goodyear Wrangler F1's were okay right up until the rock took out the side wall I'd like to have a little more grip on the slippy stuff if possible.

What miffs me right now is that tirerack.com can do the General Grabber AT2's for USD$166 each. With the AUD to USD exchange rate at ~0.95 someone somewhere is profiteering! I need to find a cheap way of shipping from US to Aus - can anyone help with ideas?

I used to ship the tires for my Lotus Esprit from tirerack.com to the UK, and after shipping and duty they were still cheaper than I could buy them locally in the UK if the size could be found! Oh to have the consumer pricing the US get!

stephenw wrote:

I've decided to get a set of General Grabber AT2s for the RRS when the Goodyears need replacing (unless I can pick up a set of 17" wheels from a Disco3 to put some MTs on.

A couple of weeks back I put a set of Pirelli ATXs on the vehicle. From all the reports from the US, they are supposed to be OK on both tarmac and off-road. Cost about $400ea fitted (but I didn't shop around either). Details are http://users.tpg.com.au/adslcuwf//ATR.pdf Size was 255/55/18

Initial impressions.

Very quite - similar to the Goodyear F1s (I was surprised)

Initial turn into corners - much better than the F1s (didn't expect this)

In wet weather - grip not as good as the F1s and much more tendency to aquaplane. The F1s were very good in the wet.

Grip on the limit - not as good as the F1s (I have a favourite round-a-bout in Canberra that is entertaining!)

Off Road - can't comment yet though the tyres seem to 'bag' less at the same pressure so I guess the side walls may be prone to less damage.

Driving reason to buy these - I believe they would be easier to source in more remote areas than the General AT2s if I had to buy a single replacement.

I now have the F1s on a set of Disco 11 18" alloys that have been machined to fit the RRS. I have also fitted these alloys to my camper trailer (via a Disco 1 to Disco 11 hub adaptor). Having an off road camper trailer with 18" low profile tyres and alloys looks really flash!

http://simmonites.com/wheeladapters.htm

When I'm towing the camper now, I have some extra spares I can use on the Sport.


Steve RRS TDV6 MY07 gone.
RRS TDV6 MY10 just arrived!

stephenw wrote:

Driving reason to buy these - I believe they would be easier to source in more remote areas than the General AT2s if I had to buy a single replacement.

Another question for the masses..

Can I replace 4 tyres with All terrain tyres (say Grabber AT2's), and leave the spare with a road tyre (currently the GoodYear Wrangler F1), or am I 'obliged' by safety reasons to ensure the spare exactly matches the 4 rolling tyres?

Just my view on the distribution network. Generals don't have a big market in Aust but it is growing. Regardless, any 255/55/18 tyre will be hard to source anywhere remote.

Just a footnote, a mate with a D3 is happy with his AT2s. His only comment so far was that he thought they were wearing faster than he expected they would.

Steve RRS TDV6 MY07 gone.
RRS TDV6 MY10 just arrived!

Thanks Steve - If I do replace all the tyres I 'm thinking I'll probably go with the Grabbers..

The guy at the tyre centre today said that the disco sized grabbers were so popular that they are on back order!