I renewed from Continentals which did 39,500 miles to Pirelli Verde all weather, and included an alignment check, and the car instantly became a wandering star. I began to notice every white line, change in camber, and varying road surfaces. Returned to fitter for alignment check and was confirmed as accurate. 4 months later had to have new track rod ends for MOT and again an alignment check by AN Other, and thought this would straighten out the wander, but made no difference. It must be down to the tyres. I've learned to live with it and the 18 month wear seems to be even so far, but I'll not be having Pirellis again whatever the wear performance.

At least you will be able to cut in what ever tread pattern you want  Common sense isn't very common.
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2007 Land Rover Freelander2 I6 hse Auto in Black with LPG
2016 Suzuki Celery
2000 Land Rover Defender Santiago

General Grabbers for my vote

Ive driven on them exclusively for last 12 years on the 2 Landrovers using AT2, AT and now AT3, I have found them to be hard wearing offering good grip and longevity.

Also run GG GT tyres on my wife's VW Tiguan, just fitted its 3 set and these easily last 40000 miles.

Apart from BF Godridge AT/TA which I have often considered but never bought due to the price difference with the GGs these are the only brand I plan on using in future. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

I had been using Michelin Cross Climate's for the past two years and found them excellent but didn't wear as well as I had expected. The inside shoulders had worn significantly after 26k miles but generally a very good tyre especially in the wet. Never used in anger apart from towing a caravan across a grass field or a little beach combing but would definitely go back to them. The spare was a brand new Pirelli Scorpion Zero so decided to buy 3 more and use a cross climate as the spare. The Zero's get a good rating as well so will see how they go with towing but in our climate in NI don't expect harsh Scottish winters

I note that Volvo recommend this Noise Reducing Pirelli Scorpion Zero on the Volvo XC60.

It has B rated Economy, A rated Wet Road Grip, and 69db Noise. Also top end price.

Has anyone tried these and are they worth the money?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season NCS product description & features

Includes Pirelli NCS technology to reduce noise
Asymmetric tread pattern to enhance grip
Lower chance of aquaplaning

The Scorpion Zero All Season NCS has been designed by Pirelli to deliver outstanding performance for premium SUV vehicles.

Featuring an optimised asymmetric tread pattern that incorporates numerous sipes and grooves of various sizes and patterns, the Scorpion Zero All Season NCS delivers outstanding grip in snowy conditions. It also has a lower risk of aquaplaning thanks to the four circumferential groves within the tread pattern allowing water to be quickly removed from the tyre.

It features Pirelli specially designed Noise Cancelling System (NCS) technology – which aims to decrease noise through a sound absorbing device that has been applied to the inside wall of the tyre. This new technology substantially reduce noise of the Scorpion Zero All Season NCS, creating a more comfortable ride.

https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/...orAllSizes FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 50k+ miles) (MY2015)

Im happy with my Nokian Weatherproof tyres Jules

Dunlop Ditch Finders for me

sailun terramax,national tyres/devon mobile tyres,good grip god wearing,good price under 80 pound (not fitted)

Continental Cross Contact LX Sport 235/55/R19 factory fit LR & Volvo, Not the cheapest budget tyres but LR's are not cheap budget cars... :thumbsup:

O-B-Wan003 wrote:

The inside shoulders had worn significantly after 26k miles

Hi,
did you get your tracking/suspension bushes checked when fitting the new set of tyres
or you could be replacing them early again, if all is good they should wear even

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Paul4751 wrote:

I renewed from Continentals which did 39,500 miles to Pirelli Verde all weather, and included an alignment check, and the car instantly became a wandering star...

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I had been using Michelin Cross Climate's for the past two years and found them excellent but didn't wear as well as I had expected. The inside shoulders had worn significantly after 26k miles

Thanks all, seems the more I read the more confused I get!

I know I definitely need to get booked in for a wheel alignment too sharpish, but I'd like to pick the new boots soon too.

Opted for. The Michelin Latitude Cross from Costco in the end. Nice chunky look without too much compromise, and with what looks like twice the tread depth that the Cross Climates came with!

Good choice 👌

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE