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06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles
by arcjones
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Oct 04, 2007 (12:33 pm)
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I just brought my LR3 in to get roof rails and mentioned how my tires were going bald on the inside of the rear. Well wouldn't you know I need an alignment and a new set of tires on the rear. The service dept. said that LRNA won't do anything after 20,000 miles, (i am at 20,500) but the dealer will pay for one tire at $350 a pop! plus an alignment at $130. I am now educated as to this problem and a bit distressed. This is my fifth LR, (1 disco, 3 disco series II and my new LR3) and this is the first difficulty. I am looking at 2 other tires and having them installed and aligned by someone other than the dealership. Continental Cross Contact UHP which is used for the range sports, and the Avon Tech ST which has some very good customer reviews by Tirerack. Anyone have any new experiences or recommendations on waht to do? As far as I can tell I do not want to keep these goodyear wranglers on my truck.
Thanks in advance for all comments. 
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- #81 of 170
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Re: Kumho tires [lja3]
by ssp1
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Oct 04, 2007 (8:55 pm)
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Replying to: lja3 (Sep 22, 2007 5:21 pm)
I asked around on this one (Tire folks at Big O and Discount Tire and some tire guy who used to do SUV tires at a similar store and given the wieght of the car and your mileage none of this is out of the ordinary. Expensive and annoying yes. I certainly was surprised after driving a Disco with its Michelins for 40K miles without any issue. That said the deal is on this car brakes and tires will go in the 25K range easily. Id still rather have a land rover after testing the competition. its as safe easily and far more interesting
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- #82 of 170
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [nesuv]
by ronosborn
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Oct 13, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: nesuv (Nov 04, 2006 5:51 am)
Hi i read your blog on ur lr3 tires. I was wondering how the Michelins are doing now? I have a lr3 06' with the goodyears they are cupping at 12k...do they make the synchrones in a 18 inch tire?
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- #83 of 170
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Re: The Numbers [ssp1]
by jboiter
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Oct 14, 2007 (4:29 am)
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Replying to: ssp1 (Aug 15, 2007 7:40 pm)
hey thanks for the advice. i did take it back in, and let them look at it again. without asking, they came out and said they would put 2 new goodyear's on, no charge. i did pay for the 4wheel alignment. the only problem i see now is the tread pattern changed to the new wrangler. better looking for sure. we'll see how long they last. i'll probably need to get 2 fronts before too long. would you ever put your older rears onto the front, when you get new ones for the front? i've always replaced as a set... thanks again for the advice. jb
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- #84 of 170
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [ronosborn]
by nesuv
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Oct 14, 2007 (4:44 am)
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Replying to: ronosborn (Oct 13, 2007 8:54 pm)
I've got about 20,000 on the Michelin Synchrones and so far no tire problems. I started to hear a little noise after around 10,000 so I brought it in to the tire place for rotation and the front wheels were out of alignment. When they brought it around I noticed the vehicle was lowered. I made them check the alignment again in the normal position and sure enough it was out. I believe the whole tire issue with LR3 may have something to do with the Goodyears not being good enough. But I also think the alignment plays a big part.
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [nesuv]
by rmd07
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Nov 01, 2007 (9:05 pm)
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Replying to: nesuv (Oct 14, 2007 4:44 am)
In the market to replace the Goodyears on a 2005 LR3 SE with only 30K miles. I have read a lot of horror stories, but not a lot of success stories. Is there any solid evidence/recommendations on a good replacement tire. Only positives I have seen are the Micheline Synchrones and the Avon Tech ST.
Thanks!!
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [rmd07]
by ssp1
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Nov 02, 2007 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: rmd07 (Nov 01, 2007 9:05 pm)
I have Michelin Latitude Tour on my LR3 (2006) have over 10K miles on them and no noise and no nothing no wear etc. getting them rotated for the 2nd time today. They are definately not an off road nor an all terrain tire. BUT i use them off road with no issue and no slip at all. I am on a rough slippery bumpy steep poorly maintained rock and crappy road base (in part), rutted 1.5 mile long road 5 times per week or so with no issue. Other 4 wheel drives slip on the steep part due to a series of ruts with loose road base in them and i dont.
It my understanding that the Synchrones dont come in an 18 inch wheel but i dont know for sure. Ive heard good things about the nitto grapplers but they may make a bit more noise due to the tread.
the tires i have now are ultra quiet
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [ssp1]
by bgsntth
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Nov 02, 2007 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: ssp1 (Nov 02, 2007 6:38 am)
What size are these ssp1? The closest to stock size was a 265/60-18, but that only has a load index of 110? Has anyone asked LRNA if this is OK for LR3's. The manual and door sticker say 112 minimum for 18" tires, but in less litigous countries they specify minimum LI of 109 and H-speed rating.
I'm trying to stay away from 275 and 285's, as that would necessitate replacing the spare.
I'm looking at the Yokohama A/T-S in 265/60-18 LI of 110, which is why I'm asking about the LI. My dealer is absolutely clueless beyond the GY Wranglers.
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [bgsntth]
by british_rover
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Nov 02, 2007 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: bgsntth (Nov 02, 2007 8:12 am)
One of my Co-workers put Pirellis on his 2005 LR3 SE but I don't remember what size/model. I will ask him tomorrow. He has been happy with them but doesn't have enough miles yet to see how they are wearing.
I think he got the Scorpions.
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- #89 of 170
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Re: 2005 LR3 tire update [british_rover]
by bgsntth
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Nov 02, 2007 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: british_rover (Nov 02, 2007 8:16 am)
Thanks BR!
Most likely the Scorpion Zero's http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Scorpion+Zero- -
I was hoping to find a good All-Terrain tire. The only one I know of in the OE size is the General Grabber AT2, but it seems a little too aggressive to put on my wife's truck. The Yoko A/T-S reviews have been good dry, wet, dirt/mud, hydroplane, noise. Where the General's are less so dry, wet and noise, but better off-road and in snow.
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