mayur Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 hi i got a standard 300tdi and all my tyres are low and will need replacing soon! and recommendation welcome hoplefully one at a good price too, i will be happy with the standard type tyre, or some onroad / offroad tyre would like to know good make model price and where to buy from ? im in london if that helps iv look on http://www.tyremonkey.co.uk/ but as i cant get any contact details for them i dont trust them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulN Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I've always put Goodrich All Terrain (LT235 70 R16) on mine - Much improved road holding, good longevity (50,000 plus - just changed 2 and that was only because they'd staarted to perish in between the treads. Reckon there was easily 10k more - just that they were getting old - we're low milers!) and okay for a bit of laning. New price around £100 per corner though you can get them cheaper but where in London I wouldn't know - someone else will pop up and say I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I would got with an All terrain tyre for road use and the light laning etc, They may cost more per corner but the performance will be much better and the depth of tread will lead to a better life so you actually pay less per mile in the end. I would go for either - BFG AT (as above) - General AT2 - Coopers SST or STT (I cannot remmeber which is the AT and which the MT of the top of my head) For your position I would chose those that sit best with your budget as they are all very good (perhaps BFG are the best)but conversley they are the most pricey. Hope this helps. Ryck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 got cooper discoverer st's on mine, good road manners and seem to be wearing well too. cheaper then bfg's but similar tread pattern. they were fantastic in the snow this year, and haven't let me down on slippery fields yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper109 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 According to Consumer comparisons (TireRack) this side of the pond, Firestone Destinations are very close to the top. I am very pleased with mine. Time will tell how long they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B reg 90 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 My 300TDI is only on it's second set of tyres - 110K miles. All Michelin road pattern. 55k miles from the first set, think I will get 65k miles from second set.... well worth the money Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 hi i got a standard 300tdi i will be happy with the standard type tyre Don't bother with AT's or MT's then, you'll get worse fuel economy and (with some) increased noise. I had Pirelli Scorpions on my D2 and they were good, real high mileage tyres (again, 50-60k miles), handled brilliantly on tarmac. Pretty good on stoney lanes as well. Ok, hopeless in mud, but not bad on grass and snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayur Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 hi thanks for all the replays has anyone tryed installing slight wider tyres or larger tyres like LT245/75 R 16 110 S LT235/85 R 16 120/116 S im hopeing it might give abit comfort ? but thinking it hit the arches as we has that problem on another disco we had years ago! ill be looking into the BF Goodrich, Firestone Destinations, Michelin road pattern, Pirelli Scorpions it looks like i will have to spend more now and save for a few years thanks for the replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty43 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 In answer to what mods you will need have a look at this My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayur Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 In answer to what mods you will need have a look at this My link hi thanks great info, how well does the car drive with 245/75/16 and diffrences in ride, breaking ect ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty43 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 You're welcome, I've found it handy in determining what size I want, particuarly with reference to the gearing. I'm hoping to win a set of 31 10.5 15 Allterrains local to me, assuming I get them I'll let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty43 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 The other thing you want to consider is if you intend to use it off road and if so what terrain it's like ly to face. All the lanes around my area are stone tracks so I'm after better clearance under the diffs hence the taller tyres while not wanting to stretch the gearing by as much as 235 85 tyres would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayur Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 my major use will be moterway but also abit off wet mud and gravel i will 80/20 road/offroad use, i will like to stretch the gearing to save some fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 BFG A/T for me if cash allows. As long as you don't dameg them i think they pay for themselves. They are good in the wet, brilliant in the snow, good in mud, great for towing as they have strobg sidewalls. They also seem to roll easier than you'd expect so i think they have a good relling resistance though I've never seen figures on that. At the cheap end of thr spectrum my sister has Genral Ameri on hers and they are very good if a tad soft, great in the wet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba1 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have just ordered a set of these http://www.camskill.co.uk/order.php?submit=Go+To+Shopping+Basket At that price you have to do a lot of miles on the more expensive BF shoes to pay for themselves. Mind you, I use them off the road more then on it with my bunny bashing transport. HTH Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntom Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hi i have got a good set of BF AT 245x70x16's on my recently aquired disco tdi auto and wondered what effect they are having on my fuel ecconomy as i am only getting 22mpg stop/starting and 26mpg on a run at 60mph. My previous disco auto had road tread tyres and it did much more to the gallon? The disco is in good condition, i have just done the cam belt, all filters, sedimenter, cleaned out the intercooler, intake manifold and renewed the injector nozzles - now running out of ideas ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayur Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have just ordered a set of these http://www.camskill.co.uk/order.php?submit=Go+To+Shopping+Basket At that price you have to do a lot of miles on the more expensive BF shoes to pay for themselves. Mind you, I use them off the road more then on it with my bunny bashing transport. HTH Michael hi thanks im going to order my tyres from them, how was your service for them ? and how long did the take to arrive ? thinking of risking it abit im planning on getting 245/75/16 even if it means i got some cutting to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba1 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Had them in 2 days no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayur Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 hi thanks everyone for the advice i just ordered the bf goodrich all terrans 245/75/16 my last qestions is anyone with reccommend tyre pressures for them or should i but the same as std ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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