Age old tyre question

Hi guys new to the place and thought I'd say hi and ask a few questions. As title states main one is about tyres and which ones? I have a 99 range 4.6 hse with 18s on and tyres read 255 55 18 and are Pirelli scores st. As looking into things I see these are virtually harder to get than an invite to watch the new royal birth that's about to happen so need to look and something different. Have used toyo proxy t1rs on my tvr for past 10 years and would never use anything other than and see toyo do ones for the RR so are these any good. The RR will be generally used to and from work on normal town roads and country lane driving with motorways as and when, not really gonna Be heading off road but would like something that can handle itself If I find myself up s**ts creek ( off to wales in 3 weeks and don't want to get stuck anywhere). Also as and when it decides to snow I need use as the tvr is great fun on snow but don't trust other people not to aim at me!!! So which tyres would people throw in the gat for suggestions?

Second question i am in the south essex area so what garages do people use for services and what not. I do have one but always handy to know a few just incase can't get seen.

Any help would be great

Cheers Paul

Nexen Roadians

Ive got them on my Discovery 255 55 18's

Have Pirelli Scorpions on one P38 and the other has Continental Cross Contacts, both are comparable.

biggeeeee said:

Nexen Roadians

Ive got them on my Discovery 255 55 18's

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+1 good value for money & never had any problems with any ive supplied/fitted only customer praise, overall a good rated tyre for a budget price

If your interested in the Nexens, have a look at my add in the for sale section

Cheers for the replys. By chance I managed to get hold of scorp st's but did get that are you mad look by fitter when asked for 30psi on front and 38 on rear as told by guy I bought from. But was told I needed 36 all round which he did but car felt juddery. After checking on here I see a big swing from low 20s to low 30s on front and high 20s to upper 30s on rear so changed to what I was told and will play about from there I think.

28 front, 38 rear.

I think Wammers lowers the back off a bit when not fully laden but the manual says not to bother.

Grrrrrr said:

28 front, 38 rear.

I think Wammers lowers the back off a bit when not fully laden but the manual says not to bother.

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I have 19" L322 wheels on mine run them at 34 front 36 rear. Works well and tracks clean.

General Grabber AT on my D2 in 255 55 18 size, excellent hard wearing reasonably priced tyre, previously ran their AT2 which was also good. I run 32 front and 40 rear for towing.

Just fitted the new Good Years on my P38 and so far quite pleased. Good Year were always good on other cars and liked them on Army Land Rovers when cost didnt seem so vital as now.

oakey said:

Just fitted the new Good Years on my P38 and so far quite pleased. Good Year were always good on other cars and liked them on Army Land Rovers when cost didnt seem so vital as now.

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Mine was twitchy on Goodyear Wranglers.

Datatek said:

Mine was twitchy on Goodyear Wranglers.

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When I bought mine, it had a couple of Nexen Roadians, a Wrangler and one other make that I can't even remember.

I changed them last year so that I had Nexen Roadians (following recommendation from DataTek) on all 4 corners. Great tyres and a very reasonable price...made it a much more enjoyable driving experience!

I agree with the Nexen Rodians. Fitted them over a year ago 20k later they look as good as new, quiet and predictable. Changed from scorpions. Which whilst equaly as good on road, didn't compare off nor proved as durable

Quick fits av got a deal on Pirelli tyres this month

pete12345 said:

Quick fits av got a deal on Pirelli tyres this month

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Yeah knowing quick fit they will be plus 75% minus 25%. Good deal if you are gullible.

pete12345 said:

Quick fits av got a deal on Pirelli tyres this month

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And they will still be a lot more expensive than the Nexens

Datatek said:

And they will still be a lot more expensive than the Nexens

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Looking at Quick Fit site Scorpions for mine would be £135.00 each with £10 each cash back. So that's £500.00 for four. Bugger that for a game of soldiers.

wammers said:

Looking at Quick Fit site Scorpions for mine would be £135.00 each with £10 each cash back. So that's £500.00 for four. Bugger that for a game of soldiers.

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why don`t you give asda tyre`s a go?

wammers said:

Looking at Quick Fit site Scorpions for mine would be £135.00 each with £10 each cash back. So that's £500.00 for four. Bugger that for a game of soldiers.

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wil2813 does a good deal on the Nexens, I paid a good bit less than that for a set of 4

heres an example from asda tyres,255-65r-16 109h,scorpion str(on my d2-£101.96 each,all inclusive of balance,valve,disposal etc,and you get to pick participating fitters.