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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [cmazazotta]
by jboiter
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Jan 26, 2008 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: cmazazotta (Jan 25, 2008 1:27 pm)
wasn't really told anything. i had complained about my rear tires cupping, starting around 13k. i took it back for the 3rd time at around 18k, and they said the wear was within the tolerance to give me 2 tires. i only paid for alignment - about $160. i'm at 23k now, and the fronts are getting close to needing replacement. my predicament now is - do i get 2 new gy's to match the newbies on the back, or break bad and get new rubber all the way around...my dealership is in charlotte, nc. they have been cooperative so far.
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- #119 of 170
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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [jboiter]
by ssp1
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Jan 26, 2008 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: jboiter (Jan 26, 2008 6:06 am)
2 of shit is still shit. i would get new tires and bite the bullet. or just know that you will likely face the same issues. be sure to rotate at 5K evertime - i know that helps
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- #120 of 170
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2003 Discovery tires
by kriznak
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Jan 28, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Hi all,
First time posting... we have a 2003 Discovery with about 55k miles on the original Goodyears (bummer about some of the other readers whose GYs wore out prematurely!). These have been good, thinking it makes sense to keep the same tires as the spare, but Costco has the Michelin's and BFGs for about $900. I've had good luck with Michelins in the past...
Any thoughts/suggestions? Much appreciated.
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- #121 of 170
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LR3 Dealer alignment voodoo???
by mikeno
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Feb 27, 2008 (2:38 pm)
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I've had a 2006 LR3 for about a month. 24K miles. Pleased with it so far and knew it would need new tires soon as the GY's are shot, surprise! However, the dealer is pressuring me into buying Pirellis from him, at nearly $1500. I can get same/similar tires down the street (or from Tire Rack.com) for $800.
The dealer claims he is the only person who can do the alignments, has the special lug nut wrench, can do a lug-based balancing and a lot of other technical jargon. Even if I get the tires somewhere else he STRONGLY recommends I come in for a $450 alignment and balancing. He has to lower the air suspension using his magic computer to get everything right. Is this legit? Can the average tire store install new tires on an LR3? Do they need to be checked up on by the LR dealer?
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- #122 of 170
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Re: LR3 Dealer alignment voodoo??? [mikeno]
by ssp1
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Feb 27, 2008 (8:39 pm)
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Replying to: mikeno (Feb 27, 2008 2:38 pm)
ive had tire shops strip the lug nuts because apparently it needs a certain size wrench. how bout an independant land rover service center? is there one in your area? Or buythe tires and bring them to the dealer (a pain but if it saves 800 dollars that something). i would only want a certified LR mechanic doing the alignment etc just because of the TEch service bulletin out on this issue (and someeone on here may know much more than i do). See ifthere is an independant service center in your area. if the local land rover club can recommend one perhaps they will be honest enough to tell you if they have the right equipment etc
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- #123 of 170
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ssp1 - Thanks
by mikeno
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Feb 27, 2008 (4:18 pm)
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I posted your recommendation on my state's LR club's message board. We'll see if they know any good local independent LR mechanics. Thanks!
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Re: 2005 lr3 tire update [dbregman]
by fwilmarth
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Feb 29, 2008 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: dbregman (Apr 11, 2007 9:21 am)
The 285/60R18 Nittos are the exact tires I've been thinking of getting to replace the 17k worn out factory GYs on my '06 LR3. I'm worried, however, about: 1) wheel well clearances, particularly when turning, and 2) the impact of the larger over-all diameter on acceleration, speedometer readings, etc. Can you provide any feedback based on your own experience?
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- #126 of 170
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Re: New Tire Available [lr3maybe]
by fwilmarth
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Mar 06, 2008 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: lr3maybe (Jan 09, 2008 6:43 am)
I just talked to my local tire dealer about the 265/65R18 BFGs. He said they're 10-ply and would be real heavy and ride really stiff. He said, however, that the Nitto 285/60R18 like you had the same 4+ply sidewall construction that's used for the factory GYs. My LR dealer just replaced for me free-of-charge, BION, the four factory GY's so I'm sort of out of the market for new skins right now; however, I'm still real interested in knowing what if any issues you encountered with clearances (in turning or articulation) and with the effectiive "highter gearing" you have with the 2" bigger diameter tires (slow speedo readings, reduced power, etc.).
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Re: New Tire Available [fwilmarth]
by 1st_rover
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Mar 09, 2008 (2:47 am)
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Replying to: fwilmarth (Mar 06, 2008 7:21 pm)
Be careful with the terminology on the tires.
10 ply is an older way to say LRE.
It does not relate to the number of carcasses.
BFG All-Terrain and Mud-Terrain tires have Tri-Gard (3 ply carcass construction).
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