What are the right tyres for my Freelander?

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What are the right tyres for my Freelander?

Running a Freelander 2011 model - it has Pirelli Scorpion tyres - 235-60-18 - and need to change them. The car is used every day approximately 18,000 miles per year, with 99.999% on road. What are your thoughts on Hankook or Nokian as an alternative? Looking for a hard-wearing, quiet, economical tyre...

Asked on 10 January 2013 by GJH

Answered by Honest John

There are five different types of Pirelli Scorpion. This tells you: www.pirelli.com/tyre/gb/en/car/genericContent/scor...n
If you are on Scorpion ATRs, then for predominantly road use switch to Scorpion STRs or Scorpion Verde. Alternatively, Michelin Latitude.

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