minicoups3
Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Sheffield
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Sorry if this is a duplicated post, first time on here.
I need to replace my two rear tyres - i have had two punctures so the front one have been changed over last couple of months.
I currently have 255/60 R18 V - Pirelli Scorpions.
Do I stick with these or try something else.
I only drive round town - shame on me apparently!
Thanks in advance Don't ask me i'm just the wife!
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 14th Oct 2008 6:48 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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Hi Minicoup,
Welcome to the site - be handy to know the kind of motoring you do and the vehicle spec you have, but here's my view based on what I have:
19" 6 spoke HSE wheels with Pirelli ATR's for daily use - mainly road but also are very capable off road 
18" 5 spkoe SE wheels with General Grabber AT2 for most off-road stuff
Also considering getting a set of 19" wheels with MTRs for more serious off-road stuff to replace the 18" set.
Hope that helps.  LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 14th Oct 2008 8:49 pm |
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flinty99
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland
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I guess that as he has 255/60 R18 V now then hes on 18" rims 
Given your only planning to change 2 wheels I would stick with the same as you have now
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| 14th Oct 2008 9:09 pm |
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busaboy74
Member Since: 17 Aug 2008
Location: Hampshire
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Four General Grabbers AT2s
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| 14th Oct 2008 9:11 pm |
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DG
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MrH wrote: be handy to know the kind of motoring you do
minicoups3 wrote: I only drive round town
 
I'd stick with the Scorpions fella 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 14th Oct 2008 9:13 pm |
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Winger
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DG wrote:I'd stick with the Scorpions fella
I wouldn't.....
Take a look at what the Michelin man has to offer.
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| 14th Oct 2008 10:30 pm |
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DG
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Ooooo I say .. Scorps on the front and blubber man on the back ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
Last edited by DG on 15th Oct 2008 8:03 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 14th Oct 2008 10:34 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
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DG, Flinty - yeh I should have read the original post properly  LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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| 14th Oct 2008 11:07 pm |
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minicoups3
Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Sheffield
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I'm a female surely you guys could have worked that out!
What does MTR mean. I only off road when parking on grass verges outside school - eek.
Seriously, I do 90% city and motorway miles.
Is it a general rule to have the same manufacturer of tyre on each wheel.
Ta Don't ask me i'm just the wife!
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| 15th Oct 2008 7:13 am |
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DG
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If it were me I would definitely keep all tyres the same ...so if you only feel you want to replace 2 then it will have to be the scorpions.
If you do want to replace all 4 then there are some other options for the type of driving you do:
Good Year Wrangler 255/60 R18 112V
Michelin Latitude Tour 255/60/18 V rated
MTRs are for tough off-road scenarios ...a bit more than a grass verge
Good luck 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 15th Oct 2008 8:15 am |
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Wex
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minicoups3 wrote: I'm a female surely you guys could have worked that out!
Nope , skirtlifting doesn't go down too well here 
But Shirtlifting , now that's a different kettle 
Welcome to the site , would be nice to have some oestrogen about
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| 15th Oct 2008 8:50 am |
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minicoups3
Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Sheffield
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thanks chaps. plenty of hormones here!
Thanks for advice. Off to find the best price may consider replacing all four next time but as I have an attraction to nails it always seems to be one or two at a time!
May pop back with prices and you can perhaps let me know if I have found a good deal. Don't ask me i'm just the wife!
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| 15th Oct 2008 1:37 pm |
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Pelyma
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| 15th Oct 2008 4:33 pm |
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Mark Y
Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
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MTR, doesn't that stand for mud terrain radial ?.
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