I'm shortly going to need some new tyres. I've got 17" Goodyear Wrangler HP all weathers, which have been okay, but looks like they could be bettered. I don't do much off roading, mostly motorway and around town. Drive fast, so want wet capability, and stopping. The Yokahamas seem to rate better.
Any feedback gratefully received.
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You can get 18in genuine alloys with new pirrelli tyres for approx £500 At work
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Thanks CG. Possibly worth considering. Wouldn't I have to recalibrate the speedo?  Indus Silver
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No just the same my speedo agreed with the sat nav when on 17's and still does on 18's... some say dealer has to reprogramme the cars ESP/DSC to allow for shorter sidewalls, You should tell your insurance however but sticking to geniune alloys shouldnt alter your premium much if at all.

Im sure getting 18's would really off the chorltonites,whoever they are  At work
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I've got 17" Yoko Geolander ATS on mine. Only had them for a month and so far so good. I went rock climbing on some pretty rough tracks with a Disco, Rangie and Defender last weekend and the tyres are no worse for it. Traction was very good. Too early to tell about road noise as that normally doesn't happen until aggressive tyres wear a bit but none so far. I bought them because of good reports I received from other four wheelers.

Mike

If you are interested in the 18" Alloys with Pirelli Scorpions on, I noticed that Hartwell's in Northampton had a set of 4 on offer, about £250 (I think) each last week. 01604 547700

What mileage did you get on the Wranglers, was considering buying 3 when my Michelens die and using the Wrangler on the tacky spare wheel which does appear to be a proper tyre rather than a temp

I've done about 31K on them. They aren't down to the marker yet, but i tend to heed the european guidance on those. It's getting wet, and I don't enjoy unexpected aquaplaning! They seem a fairly good tyre, but i fancy a change, and have noted on a few surveys that there are supposedly better options. Indus Silver
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chicken george wrote:

You can get 18in genuine alloys with new pirrelli tyres for approx £500

http://www.duckworthparts.co.uk/acatalog/Freelander_2.html

phone them for forum discount, dont pay more than 500 delivered.


If I was you Id tell the chorltonites to off, hippies At work
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Thanks CG. I would, but I live here! Indus Silver
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well off then  At work
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Whatever!  Indus Silver
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