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170 messages, Last post on Oct 05, 2009 at 3:30 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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Replying to: mikeno (Feb 27, 2008 2:38 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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Replying to: dbregman (Apr 11, 2007 9:21 am) |
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Replying to: lr3maybe (Jan 09, 2008 6:43 am)
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Replying to: fwilmarth (Mar 06, 2008 7:21 pm) 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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Replying to: 1st_rover (Mar 09, 2008 1:47 am) Anyone else with LR3 SE V6 with tire issues? What tire will you recommend? My dealer in Rocklin CA recommend Les Schwob Toyo Proxes SIT for $1200 (255/60/18) or Open Country HIT for $1400. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: sohna99 (Mar 14, 2008 3:02 pm) On the recommendation of the tire person, I ended up purchasing four Nexen Roadian H/T tires. The tires are Korean made and are about $110 each. They have a lower speed rating than the Goodyears (I never go over 85 mph), but they are definitely quieter, and from what I can tell, offer comparable performance. I am happy with them.
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After a five year long love hate relationship with my Disco Series II, my wife and I purchased our 06 LR3. Only prob so far has been the wear or lack of wear on the part of the factory GY Wrangler HPs. I rotate and balance every 5K miles but at 28K it is time for new rubber. After reading all of the blogs it appears that the best replacement is the Nitto Grapplers in the 285/ 60-18's. My question to everyone out there that has gone this route is: (1) Do the tires rub on tight turns or during mild to moderate off road ventures, (2) do they mess with the speedometer accuracy, and finaly how have they worn. I am planning on purchasing in the next couple of days so any and all feedback as well as other options would be greatly appreciated. Even on my worse days, I wouldnt trade my baby in for anything else out there. Truth be told, I miss my series II like crazy!! Thanks |
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