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Phil23



Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
Location: Scotland
Posts: 28

United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Java Black
New tyre time

Hi. Appreciate this has been done to death but things do change over time. 2013 L320 SDv6 on standard 20" rims. I run at 36psi on all four corners under advice from my Landrover/Range Rover specialist.
So far I've narrowed it down to; (price includes fitting)
Toyo proxes @ £176
Falken Azenis FK520 @£164
Uniroyal Rainsport @ £185
General grabber GT plus @ £165

Thoughts?, experience?. I'm leaning towards the Generals as they're made by Continental and apparently will last a good few miles.

Many thanks Smile

Post #639063 Tue Jan 23 2024 4:40pm
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Goffy



Member Since: 31 Oct 2018
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 80

United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Alaska White

I had Grabber GT 275/40 R20 106 Y fitted a couple of years ago and have been very pleased with them. They run smoothly and quietly and feel secure on the road.

Unfortunately one of the rears was written off by a cut right through the treadband and cords whilst on holiday. The local tyre shop could only get me a Uniroyal replacement, so I ended up having a pair and now run the odd Grabber GT as the spare. The Uniroyals seem OK so far.

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SkyWalker



Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 538

Netherlands 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Hi. After Pirelli (crap) and continental (wear) got the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. In your size 272 Euro.
Real game changer. SW

Sometimes it is not enough to do our best;
sometimes we must do what is required.

Adriatic Blue 2005 RRS HSE 2.7 TDV6
Now: 2016 RRS HSE DYNAMIC 3.0 TDV6

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Pistnbroke



Member Since: 22 Sep 2020
Location: rugby
Posts: 413

United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Galway Green

ebay 2 X 275 40 20 for £140 NEW














whats your problem... Always listen to old people or when they die you will live on in ignorance.
The avatar is a picture of the man with a big cock.
Learned to 4x4 on 100 mile beach and Frazer Island QLD
Dont spend money on old cars you will never get it back

Post #639118 Wed Jan 24 2024 8:07pm
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8980

United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Not everyone wants Chinese ditch finders on their 2.5t SUVs, that's the problem. Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #639119 Wed Jan 24 2024 8:23pm
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Col



Member Since: 02 Sep 2012
Location: Hawkes Bay NZ
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New Zealand 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

SkyWalker wrote:
Hi. After Pirelli (crap) and continental (wear) got the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. In your size 272 Euro.
Real game changer.


Could you elaborate on why the pirelli is "crap" and which particular version of tyre as I have run them for years with no issues, also not sure the michelin would be the ideal choice for Scotland being a summer tyre, depending on where in Scotland the op lives I guess though Smile .

Cheers
Col

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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

That Michelin is a tyre designed for sports cars allowing for occasional track use. Great on a true sports car but seems a bit overkill for a big old leany, floaty, heavy SUV. Laughing

The Pilot Sport 4 SUV makes more sense for an RRS.

But if I was fitting a single tyre to an RRS and didn't need any off road ability, I'd probably look at something like the CrossClimate 2 SUV. Winter-rated summer tyre, basically, and the CrossClimate does very well in just about every comparison review I've seen.

Wouldn't fit in to Pistnbroke's preferred price range, however. Whistle Rolling with laughter 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #639126 Wed Jan 24 2024 10:34pm
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SkyWalker



Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 538

Netherlands 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Col wrote:
SkyWalker wrote:
Hi. After Pirelli (crap) and continental (wear) got the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. In your size 272 Euro.
Real game changer.


Could you elaborate on why the pirelli is "crap" and which particular version of tyre as I have run them for years with no issues, also not sure the michelin would be the ideal choice for Scotland being a summer tyre, depending on where in Scotland the op lives I guess though Smile .

Cheers
Col


My Volvo XC60 came with Pirelli PZero and they realy lasted. However they were unreliable in the turns, even in the dry.
After changing to Michelin Pilot 4 it was suddenly a whole different car. It handled much better, more reliable/predictable and less cabin noise. Also the consumption went down with .3 liters/100 km.
My previous and current RRS both came with Continentals: Fast and uneven wear. And so I changed to Michelin Pilot 4 again with the same drastic improvement.

The only thing between the car and the road is the tire. Therefore don't try to safe money and only buy the best. SW

Sometimes it is not enough to do our best;
sometimes we must do what is required.

Adriatic Blue 2005 RRS HSE 2.7 TDV6
Now: 2016 RRS HSE DYNAMIC 3.0 TDV6


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Post #639139 Thu Jan 25 2024 11:33am
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SuperC



Member Since: 24 Feb 2016
Location: Midhurst, West Sussex
Posts: 75

United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Zermatt Silver

I’ve run the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV for a couple of years after a long time on OE Conti’s. Frankly, they are brilliant on the road. The thing I noticed is how easy they were to balance. Not the cheapest but, easily the best. Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

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