What depth do you change tyres? I know the legal limt etc but when is it time? I bought my tdv8 last year and it came with a full ste of Matador's on it, not sure about these tyres for a start as they are a bit "el cheapo" and after a bit of spirited cornering the other night felt the front end sliding slightly. They have 4 or 5mm of tread on them all but cant get it out of my head that I should be rid of em!

And tyres if i do, i would like to go to the 45's (its running 20's) i live in suburbia and its only ever on road and I dont want to spend a fortune! Im thinking hankooks at the mo

They could last you another couple of years, however get rid of them and buy some decent ones, Hankooks and Toyo's are very good mid range tyres, certainly miles bettter than what you have on now, expect to pay arounf £130 each for Hankooks with Toyo Proxy's a bit more 07,TDV8,Black, Black Heated leather all round, Rear Entertainment with Headpones & Remote, TV, DVD, Pure Dab Digital Radio, Sidesteps, Adaptive Headlights, sunroof, now working fuel burning heater )))

It's down to personal choice but would fit general grabbers myself or cooper zeons though as I've said on another thread the generals have a higher speed rating which is better suited to the TDV8's. 2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
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Hi, Chopperneil 45's are a great choice. I ran Pirelli Scorpion 40's for 5 years on a TDV8 & always found them grippy but hellish hard on the ride. As per another thread with Camelrock, I've had Cooper Zeon 45's for 6 months & the ride is so much better. They are a fairly aggressive tread pattern as they are for off road use too so if you're strictly a tarmac user I'd research other road only tyres at 45 & make a choice

Thanks, agreed I think something more road biased is what I am after, I have MTB's and Dirt bikes for when I want to get muddy

Hi,

I've just changed the Pirelli's on the front of my SDV6 Black HSE @ 33500 miles.

They weren't down to he Tread Wear Indicators (about 2.5 to 3mm left), but in the wet, she started feeling a bit "skittish"!.

I got a full set of 4 (ready to the backs soon) - for £560 from Tyreleader - my local garage charges me £15 each to fit & balance - and they take care with the wheels too!.

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http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic39605.html Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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thats the thread that made my mind up on the 45's!!! If i can find a decent local place to get em fitted at a reasonable price the job will be done i think

Keep us posted..... Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Spoke to my local ATS and they will fit the tyres for £15 a rim all in so bit the bullet and ordered the hankooks from tyreleader £440 delivered so £500 fitted for all 4 tyres

Matadors are a mid-range tyre & they owned by Continental,& it's the same with Generals,they are also part of Continental.

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Look forward to seeing some pictures.... Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Well they have just been delivered! Impressed with the speed they took, thought it would be at least another day or two. So job for the coming weekend or before if i get the time to get em on and take a picture!

All fitted and before and after pics as promised!! Havent done any miles in them as yet so cant comment on comfort etc....

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after