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myfirstrrs



Member Since: 20 Jan 2014
Location: Lancashire
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Oh, and the instructions for this system says front axle, but the same instructions cover a different model of snow chain that is only for rear axle, so it depends on the actual chains where they should go.

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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

myfirstrrs wrote:

Next step is to get the 19" tyres to accompany my 19" landrover rims. Tyreleader does seem to be best with unfitted prices from £109 to £227, Pirelli's XL being £142 and Michellin's £158 and the popular Vredestein £153.

Hence, I am asking if there is a particular tyre that forum memebrs would steer me away from or direct me to and I will hopefully by sure footed as a goat on the hills. Driving slowly of course.

What is the "Pirelli XL"? Which Michelin?

I used the Vred Wintrac for a couple of winters and it's an ok tyre. Looking at reviews online, there are newer, better performing tyres around now. For example:http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2013-...e-Test.htm

The reality with winter tyres is that their performance in cold wet and cold dry conditions is probably more important in the UK (especially the cold wet!) than performance in snow. Just about any winter tyre (except perhaps the real budget jobbies) will be better in snow than a summer tyre is so we can take that as a given.

This year I shall be running Grabbter AT through the winter. Will be interesting to see what they're like as the temperature drops and we get cold, wet tarmac. Also I shall be interested to see what they're like in snow - I've seen plenty of people saying they're good in snow. I wonder if we'll get any this year...

If the Grabbers perform poorly in cold wet conditions then I might try and find a set of winter tyres later in the season. Might not be able to, of course. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #438497 Sat Oct 04 2014 1:49pm
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myfirstrrs



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Here is a link to the Pirelli's but they have several versions of this tyre at different prices

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/pire...107v-31848

Here is a link to the lowest price michellins

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/mich...107h-66148

Al these prices are similar and I guess they are all good tyres.

Post #438498 Sat Oct 04 2014 1:55pm
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Just make sure that the tyres aren't rated for a certain manufacturer - the N0 is a Porsche marker and means the tyre has been tuned to their requirements. Would probably be fine on a RRS but I'm not sure. The price difference between that and a non-N0 (or other specific tyre) is not that great so easy enough to buy a general version. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #438499 Sat Oct 04 2014 2:09pm
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