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Mowog



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Post #388795 23rd Mar 2020 9:32 am
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O-B-Wan003



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Which Continental did you fit? I’m thinking of the Michelin Lat Cross, GG AT3 or the Conti All Season Contact. I’ve the Cross Climates on with 26000 miles but with bad shoulder wear on the outside edge of the tyre, near side and only getting around 27 mpg but usually around town driving.

Post #392427 12th Jun 2020 8:07 am
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Mowog



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The all season contact continental

Very happy


Last edited by Mowog on 13th Jun 2020 11:14 am. Edited 1 time in total

Post #392451 12th Jun 2020 6:38 pm
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Rangie110



Member Since: 25 Feb 2018
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Netherlands 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

I have now the michelin latitude cross, before i had the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport M+S.
The michelin's are better off road, but they have a little bit more noise on road.
Conti's where 19 inch, michelin's 18 inch so cornering on road with 19" was better.

To be honnest, i would go for the michelin's Thumbs Up 'per aspera ad astra'

Post #392452 12th Jun 2020 7:02 pm
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O-B-Wan003



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Thanks for the updates, very much appreciated Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Post #392458 12th Jun 2020 8:02 pm
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Lakelander



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

any views on Pirelli Scorpion?
mine is fitted with Scorpion Zero at the moment and they seem fine, but will need changing before winter. i want to go All season . the new Land Rover Discovery Sports are fitted with Scorpion Verde all season and so i thought these would be OK ? FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Post #392471 13th Jun 2020 10:48 am
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Sidthecat



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

In the same boat as you Lakelander - likely needing new boots all round this year. Presently fitted with Scorpion Zeros, which are ok, but thinking if I fit others, I'll be left with a spare that's never been used but would be different to the others. Perhaps buy five and stick the current spare up for sale?

Post #392476 13th Jun 2020 11:42 am
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Mowog



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Well if it’s the same size, just leave it.
Chances are you won’t ever use it!

( and even if you do, it will work, if it’s inflated)

Post #392481 13th Jun 2020 12:02 pm
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Lakelander



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

i was advised that FL2 is sensitive to different tread patterns and depths as it can affect rear diff and Haldex unit, so always use matching tyres of equal wear.
when i bought my car it had 4 Scorpion Zero of equal wear plus a full size spare with a cheap brand new Chinese brand. I ditched the Chinese tyre and bought a repair compressor kit with gunk ( Land Rover Conti orig ) off Ebay. this way i will never have different patterns or depth but if i ruin a tyre i might have to replace all four?
one benefit i now have is much more boot space - so i can keep all my walking gear permanently in the spare wheel well.
i also have a spare alloy in case i wreck one FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Post #392527 14th Jun 2020 11:00 am
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Mowog



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We where in the middle of Wales driving along a B road on a Saturday afternoon.
Bang.
A bloody spike in the road, I never saw it.
A had the compressor and jungle juice....
Not a chance in hell..
Still under warranty,recovery etc

Guess what?
NO PHONE SIGNAL

Walked 6 miles to get signal, 6 miles back
Recovered to my home

Just after midnight.....

You've guessed now why I have a spare, new unused same size, different pattern...........never needed it since

My point is it won't matter what make or type spare you have as long as it's the same size.

Post #392529 14th Jun 2020 11:41 am
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Lakelander



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

Mmm - you have made me think again!

Perhaps when i change the 4 Scorpians i will keep the best one and fit it on the spare- just for such an emergency- but i will miss the boot space Question FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Post #392531 14th Jun 2020 12:02 pm
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Mowog



Member Since: 11 Apr 2018
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My replacement freelander had a spare from new, still sitting in there shining, never used.


You can still store lots of stuff under and around the spare.
The peace of mind is worth it!
You can store a bottle jack and blocks ,but I've got a mini trolley jack which doesn't take up too much room in the boot

But I also carry a Chinese now not acceptable in the Uk, tubeless puncture repair outfit,
A 1/2" drive impact driver,powered from 12v socket,padded socket,torque wrench and baby compressor.

This lot alone seems to guarantee you never get a puncture!

The spare is new continue cross contact

Post #392532 14th Jun 2020 12:11 pm
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Flanagan



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

My FL2 came with Fulda Road 4 x 4s. I put new ones on the front and moved the old fronts to the rear (not sure of tread depth). After doing 20k those originals were still at 3.5mm. They're quiet (70dB) and have B & C rating for economy and water dispersal. I've had no problem with flooded roads and ice despite them being a 'Summer tyre'.

Post #393714 4th Jul 2020 3:16 pm
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Flanagan



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

Mowog wrote:
You can store a bottle jack and blocks ,but I've got a mini trolley jack which doesn't take up too much room in the boot


I'm on my first LR and for a utility vehicle I've been disappointed at the dearth of storage space for things, especially in the boot. My old Ford Mondeo estate was much better equipped for camping trips. I've had to store the supplied 'jack in the box' on the rear passenger's footwell by punching holes in the rubber mat and using plastic cable ties :-/.

Post #393715 4th Jul 2020 3:25 pm
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Mowog



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Punching holes in mats Shocked
I polish mine

Post #393718 4th Jul 2020 3:44 pm
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