After hours of research I have gone for the Cooper LTZ Zeon 275 55 20 replacing the stock 255 55 20 Scorpion Verde I Guess they were ok however I have a need for MS tires etc. checked all Heights and no rubbing or bumping at all. the front tires are a bit close to the suspension are but no contact at all. have not done many Klms yet but what I have done it was all good news. I took a DB reading on the way to the garage on the motorway at an average 68db and was pleasantly surprised on the way home with the Coopers at 62 db. average . Ride seems more comfortable etc. however I will know better on my next run through the mountains etc. in a week or so where we get all the seasons most days . I think this 275 55 20 would be the max on the L494 and for sure they look the business. I don't think there is anyway to curb the rims now which is good news although the Scorpions were very good at preventing curb damage

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Yep looking good. I'm running 275 45 20s on my 60 plate TDV8. They are much smoother than the Pirelli scorpion 40 profiles I ran for years. BUT they are prone to split on the walls after 20k miles or so so watch out for that. I had one split on the inside wall that was only found when on a ramp for another job. I think I'll go for Grabbers next time but never 40 profile again.

I am running 285/50 R20 Coopers and have one front that is rubbing very lightly at low speed. The coopers have quite a sidewall bag so 275 would be the go next time. M16 SVD8 ,4.4 HSE with a few extras, Sold R50 , Wife SQ5 , BMW R1200GSW.

thanks for the info guys.

Anyone running 275/60 ATs? I can get Yokohamas of this size at a good price --
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