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GreenMonster Member Since: 30 Sep 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 77 |
Happy to report that the Scorpion winters are excellent tires. Better than Nokians on dry pavement, and yet still highly capable on snow and ice. I don’t see any need to switch back to Nokians as these are excellent snow tires.
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30th Jan 2021 7:40pm |
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Digger2000 Member Since: 19 Sep 2020 Location: Newcastle Posts: 590 |
Went to collect my road tyres today after the dealership fitted the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tyres 255/60/R20. Picking it up on Tuesday with snow forecasted for my area can’t wait to drive it
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30th Jan 2021 8:15pm |
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Chioti Member Since: 03 Jan 2021 Location: NJ Posts: 25 |
So what are people's thoughts on the Adventure vs DuraTrac. I've placed an order for a 2021 110 and although I currently have is spec'd with Off Roads (the Adventure), I suspect I can change to the DuraTrac.
I live in the NY city area. |
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3rd Feb 2021 4:26pm |
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umbertob Member Since: 21 Jun 2020 Location: Altadena, CA Posts: 133 |
You can't change it. They will only ship with the Adventures out of Slovakia, once they get here you can ask your dealer to install Duratracs - but you'll pay full price, no discounts. Might as well get them from a cheaper tire shop, which is where the dealer ultimately gets the Duratracs from. I suspect part of the reason is the Q (99 mph max) speed rating of the Duratracs. LR wants no liability, since their advertised max speed of the Defender is quite a bit higher than that.
The Adventures are fine - not exactly hardcore A/Ts, but perfectly suitable for anything that doesn't have sharp rocks (they have tender sidewalls- but so do the Duratracs) or very slippery surfaces requiring lots of bite and grip (due to their relatively tame tread design.) On the plus side, they are whisper quiet and quite comfortable on pavement, not giving up much in handling compared to a good all-season, street-only tire. If most of your driving is on road without harsh winters, and your off-roading doesn't involve too much rock crawling, mud plugging and deep snow/ice skating, you may actually like them. 2020 NAS Defender 110 HSE 5-seater / Silver / Khaki / Black Pack / Black Roof / Satin Film / Cold Pack / Off-Road Pack / Advanced OR Pack / Comfort + Convenience Pack / Sirius + HD radio / HUD / Meridian Surround |
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3rd Feb 2021 8:29pm |
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Chioti Member Since: 03 Jan 2021 Location: NJ Posts: 25 |
Sounds like they will work for me. Thanks for the detailed reply.
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4th Feb 2021 8:20pm |
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Ace7711 Member Since: 30 Sep 2021 Location: Hamburg Posts: 110 |
There is one Winter approved tyre
Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT 265/60 R18 19" are hard to find Here is the web page (unfortunately the Germany one) https://www.coopertire.de/reifen/discovere...mp;speed=K 110 D250 SE Tasman Blue, white roof, black pack, advanced towing pack, rear diff locker, driver assist |
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4th Nov 2021 3:52pm |
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haymeister Member Since: 24 May 2021 Location: Saitama Posts: 266 |
Speaking to the dealer and perusing the forums here, the Adventure tyres (though M&S rated) are not suitable for any mountainous/inclined driving, such as going to a ski resort.
Hazardous at best, suicidal at worst. Seems that you can get away with lighter snow and relatively flat terrain. JLR here in Japan are doing a winter tyre campaign and mainly using Nokian. Specifically the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV. I will get these installed next month. 2 sizes available: 255/70/R18 275/55/R20 It's in Japanese but you get the gist. https://www.landrover.co.jp/Images/2021_Wi...904170.pdf |
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5th Nov 2021 12:46am |
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Sepp Member Since: 05 Oct 2020 Location: Bavaria Posts: 114 |
Got the Conti Winters on 18' for second winter season now.
Great performance on dry, wet and snow. Did not have icy road conditions yet, winter road service performing really good where I live. |
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10th Nov 2021 5:11pm |
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Sepp Member Since: 05 Oct 2020 Location: Bavaria Posts: 114 |
Sorry, my winter tyres are 19' not 18'.
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22nd Nov 2021 3:27pm |
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cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 276 |
What about the Cooper AT3 KO2. If I remember well it has the snow-mountain symbol too. 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)
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22nd Nov 2021 6:17pm |
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haymeister Member Since: 24 May 2021 Location: Saitama Posts: 266 |
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge So the dealer messed up. Ended up fitting Dunlop Wintermaxx SJ8+. 265/55R20. I’ve been incredibly impressed. We’ve had ridiculous amounts of snow in Japan. 2 days a go we had 105cm in 24 hours (Nozawa onsen ski resort) Tyres dealt with ice, snow, slush, the lot. Auto mode in TR. Extremely sure footed and stable. |
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2nd Jan 2022 11:36am |
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Ace7711 Member Since: 30 Sep 2021 Location: Hamburg Posts: 110 |
Can you send the exact specs and sizes as I need them for my incoming 110. Danke 110 D250 SE Tasman Blue, white roof, black pack, advanced towing pack, rear diff locker, driver assist |
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3rd Jan 2022 10:25am |
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TomekW Member Since: 21 Feb 2015 Location: Warsaw Posts: 192 |
I went with Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
they are 4 seasons, AT tyres, 3PMSF and M+S rated speed indeks is T (190 km/h) Click image to enlarge https://www.coopertire.co.uk/tires/discove...mp;speed=K 2021 Defender 90 D250 1998 TUL 1997 TUM FFR 2003 Defender 110SW Td5 1985 ExMOD 110 ST 3.9 V8 1971 Series IIa Lightweight |
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3rd Jan 2022 2:05pm |
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haymeister Member Since: 24 May 2021 Location: Saitama Posts: 266 |
Nice video on not trusting the factory spec Wrangler Adventure AT tyre for (mild) snow/ice on inclines.
22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof IG defender_japan "Hulk san" |
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13th Jan 2022 7:41am |
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