Tomorrow I pick up my new 2011 SD4 HSE, I'm trading in my 2011 TD4 GS. They're a reputable independent car dealer and LR specialist but what I can't believe is they've fitted budget Doublestar tyres which go about £60 a corner.
I've failed to find anything good said about them online and am wondering if I should just run them until they need replacing or change them early. What advice can anyone offer me? I also tow a 1400KG caravan.

When I collected my Freel2 last year the dealer! proudly pointed out the new doublestar tyres he had fitted on the front axle, what a load of rubbish, absolute waste of money.
she's now running on a set of Nokian weatherproof and what a transformation they've been so smoooth and quite now.

Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

Personally I would refuse the car and get them to fit OE tyres, especially if they claim to be a LR specialist, if they are cutting corners like that, what else have they done?

my first FL2 bought from a LR dealer had 4 new Maxxis tyres fitted to it, Id never heard of them at that time but was just impressed that they had replaced all 4.
They lasted me close to 30,000 miles in a year of driving.

Dealers will mostly put the cheapest components onto a forecourt car, to maximise their profit when its sold. They are under no legal obligation to put Michelins or Pirelli on, as long what they do put on are road legal and pass MOT.

Personally I would just accept the car with those tyres, drive accordingly, and always keep in mind the poor quality of them.
In 6 months time or when they are worn down then look at changing them to a tyre of your choice.

Having said that, it doesn't hurt to pose the question to the dealer and see if they are feeling generous.

Probably the best course of action as I've already paid my deposit, I will let them know I think they should put premium tyres on a premium branded car. After all I'm not buying a Ford Fiesta am I?

Are the tyres stamped the 107 loading, to ensure you are well within the limits for the towing noseweight and loading of the car over the rear axle.
If not then they aren't fit for purpose.

taztastic wrote:

Personally I would refuse the car and get them to fit OE tyres, especially if they claim to be a LR specialist, if they are cutting corners like that, what else have they done?

In my case I was more than happy with the deal, as the front tyres on it we're OK and legal so basically they where out of his profit! and I got a very good trade in on the Discovery TD5  DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

EYorkshire wrote:

Are the tyres stamped the 107 loading, to ensure you are well within the limits for the towing noseweight and loading of the car over the rear axle.
If not then they aren't fit for purpose.

OK, should have mentioned my originals are Pirelli's on an 18" rim and are 107 loading, other rim sizes and car year may differ.

They eventually admitted they had fitted the wrong spec tyres so I said I wanted Avon ZX7's fitted instead. They had the cheek to ask for another £100 to pay for the difference! Anyway I stood my ground saying my OH is gonna come down and make a scene (you really wouldn't want that) ......I don't think they had any choice but to go with the Avons at no extra charge.

great result