first Winter with my Disco - tyres help

[RacerMDR]

Landy fans

I need a new set of tyres for my Disco (as they are wearing out) - and its winter.

I've had a look on Disco3.co.uk and i'm not getting a clear answer.

What do people use? They don't necessarily have to be winter tyres, as I'll be doing around 3000 miles road driving, AND some proper up mountain ski resort driving too.

What is the general consensus on the right all round tyres (although I'm guessing more road focussed, with chain probably due to my mileage requirements.)

The most I could glean from Disco3.co.uk is Pirelli Scorpions I think.............

help?

thanks

[hornbaek]

I use Vredestein winter tyres for my Disco (which lives in The Alps) and switch over after the winter. If you are doing some proper winter driving there is no compromise. If it is a regular occurrence you simply have two sets of tyres. You save the summer tyres over the winter so it pays out in the long run.

[camel_landy]

hornbaek said:

I use Vredestein winter tyres for my Disco (which lives in The Alps) and switch over after the winter. If you are doing some proper winter driving there is no compromise. If it is a regular occurrence you simply have two sets of tyres. You save the summer tyres over the winter so it pays out in the long run.

Wot he says ^^^

The benefits of winters kick in below 7C.

M

[300bhp/ton]

If you think you'll be driving in snow often or a lot, then it makes no sense to not to get some proper winter tyres.

If you are going to be in remote areas with heavy snow, then chains are worth having, but you need to know when to use them and how to fit them.

I would also highly advise you learn how to use the different terrain/traction settings on the vehicle and how they differ. If you've not driven on snow or other slippery surfaces before or very often, then it might be worth getting some tuition too.

[whoami]

hornbaek said:

I use Vredestein winter tyres for my Disco (which lives in The Alps) and switch over after the winter. If you are doing some proper winter driving there is no compromise. If it is a regular occurrence you simply have two sets of tyres. You save the summer tyres over the winter so it pays out in the long run.

How have you found the Vredestein tyres?

I am thinking of getting some for my RR but have read conflicting reports.

[vjj]

vredestein wintrac extreme are the best for heavy vehicles

best place is oponeo.co.uk - delivered in 5 days - come from manufacturer direct

just remember they are directional so not much point in getting 5 as you can only use the spare on one side.

[taaffy]

Just had a set of Vred wintrac 4xtreme fitted to my FF. So far, very happy, great ride and feel vey secure in the wet. can't wait to try them in the snow in Chamonix at xmas.

[hornbaek]

I would recommend the Vredesteins. They are excellent on the snow covered bits and not too compromised going flat out on the Autobahn to Munich Airport. They carry no speed restriction (but then the Disco is limited to 188 km/h). Even in extreme circumstances - going up alpine tracks covered in 1m of snow they still bite. I have had the car in the Alps for 5 years and never used the snow chains. The winter tyres + Hill Decent Control sorts everything out.

[whoami]

Thanks for the feedback.

I had read that they were a little uneasy on wet roads but seems like that's not correct.

I'll get them ordered.

[jep]

I ran Vred Wintrac Extreme's on my X5 for the last 3 years, but when I went to price them up for my D3, they came in more expensive than most of the other brands. They are a very very good winter tyre, and I ran out of confidence before they ran out of grip, which is a very good thing!

On jon's recommendation, I bought some Michelin Alpin's instead, but the temps have not been low enough yet for me to have a good comparison with the Vreds. Either way, they're both good tyres and I don't think you'll regret putting either of them on the truck.

[Sarge 4x4]

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme are great tyres or you could go for Vredestein Quadtrac 3 SUV, quite a few of my customers go this route as they are an all season tyre with the right markings, snowflake etc.

Feel free to pop in and have a look if you want.

Edited by Sarge 4x4 on Tuesday 12th November 15:50

[whoami]

Hi Andy - do you have them in stock in 275/45/20?

[3Dee]

...and me Andy ...for a RRS 2012 20 inch rims.

[Riccardino]

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme also for me on a D3.
Quite a few will use them also in summer

[jep]

Riccardino said:

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme also for me on a D3.
Quite a few will use them also in summer

Yup, I ran mine all year round and they were fine - a little squirrelly in the height of summer at motorway speeds, but otherwise absolutely fine.

[Sarge 4x4]

If you went to a Bakers and he had no bread you would go next door.

"Stock" is my middle name.

So many run Wintracs all year round and get fantastic mileage, D3 will get to 40K.

Edited by Sarge 4x4 on Tuesday 12th November 19:23

[RacerMDR]

Sarge 4x4 said:

If you went to a Bakers and he had no bread you would go next door.

"Stock" is my middle name.

So many run Wintracs all year round and get fantastic mileage, D3 will get to 40K.

Edited by Sarge 4x4 on Tuesday 12th November 19:23

fantastic - thanks for all the responses. I love PH.

Sarge 4X4 - i'm in Twickenham, so fairly local to you. I'll pop in at the weekend and have a chat.

I was shying away from proper winters because I didn't know if they'd be required, or any good when the weather wasn't bad.......(for my 3000 miles over Christmas on normal roads)

Best thing is to nip in and talk I guess

[Sarge 4x4]

Open Sat 9.00 - 1.00.

[RacerMDR]

i'll bring my wallet