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superspark Member Since: 24 May 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 877 |
If you look at the many tyre reports out there that they have tested Pirelli Scorpion Zero tyres do not last very long and so pound for pound they are not that good.Ive got the Wranglers that have been mentioned,ive done 22,000 miles and there are still about 5,000 miles left on them.
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16th Feb 2010 5:50 pm |
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John L Member Since: 07 Jul 2007 Location: The Garden of England Posts: 182 |
I have still got original fit Michelin Latitude,still good at 31k. They were great in the recent bad weather,no problems at all. |
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16th Feb 2010 8:57 pm |
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gilfishman Member Since: 06 Aug 2008 Location: Church Village Posts: 604 |
i find it hard to belive you had this much of a problem in the recent snow and ice,i got the original wranglers on mine ,and she was awesome in the ice/snow ,....i know tyres make a difference but is it worth having the terrain responce/drive shafts checked out to see every thing is ok with 4wd |
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16th Feb 2010 10:41 pm |
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Bone Member Since: 11 Jan 2010 Location: New Herrington, Tyne and Wear Posts: 77 |
Nothing wrong with the car, terrain response is working and 4wd system running fine.
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17th Feb 2010 12:13 pm |
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AndyC Member Since: 30 Nov 2007 Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining! Posts: 4165 |
Michelin make a winter tyre developed especially for 4x4 vehicles - Latitude X-Ice (non-studded). http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...tude+X-Ice These were recommended by my dealer and are still performing excellently on their third winter on snow and ice covered asphalt and deep snow covered mountain tracks 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof. Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc. |
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17th Feb 2010 1:45 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
a little bit of black ice on the estate roads today, the car went round the corner and it felt like the back end went a little haywire, as if it wanted to overtake me, a slight rummble and the car was fine
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17th Feb 2010 2:51 pm |
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AndyC Member Since: 30 Nov 2007 Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining! Posts: 4165 |
If only studded tyres were law in the UK They are so good on ice you hardly notice there is ice at all The only negative is that they are noisy on dry roads but far more secure than studless winter tyres 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof. Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc. |
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17th Feb 2010 3:11 pm |
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The Doc Member Since: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 704 |
Agreed mate - but the Latitude X-Ice you mentioned earlier are a very good tyre |
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17th Feb 2010 3:15 pm |
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Wintermute Member Since: 30 Dec 2009 Location: Izmir Posts: 225 |
I got the Conti Contact UHP's (19") on the car, and I really don't like how they handle water. In fact I am looking to get an A/T tyre which handles somewhat when wet for the car.
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17th Feb 2010 3:24 pm |
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Radeco Member Since: 03 Jan 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 68 |
My HSE came with Pirelli Scorpion Zero - rubbish in snow - had to get rid so I got Continental Cross Contact 235/55 R19 105V
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17th Feb 2010 4:57 pm |
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AndyC Member Since: 30 Nov 2007 Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining! Posts: 4165 |
I have Pirelli Scorpion Zero on my summer wheels - excellent for what they are designed SUMMER driving but I would never use them in winter 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof. Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc. |
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17th Feb 2010 6:14 pm |
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proplus Member Since: 13 Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 107 |
Which is strange, as mentioned above, mine came with Pirelli Scorpion Zeros and during the really bad weather we had in the last few months, only once did I have to switch TR on. |
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17th Feb 2010 6:48 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13283 |
same here pirellis impressed in the bad weather, At work
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17th Feb 2010 7:10 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
CG, serious question, do you still have the Scorpions on your wheels or have they worn out now, if so what were they like in the recent bad weather |
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17th Feb 2010 8:20 pm |
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