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Do I need winter tyres for my Land Rover Discovery?
We live three miles up a forest track and own a Land Rover Discovery 3 with 235/70R17 tyres. I want to fit winter tyres, preferably on steel wheels, but have been told Land Rover doesn’t make steel wheels for Discoveries. I have also been informed that Goodyear has discontinued winter tyres of this size.
I have been offered all-terrain tyres which are 5mm smaller in diameter (£400 all-round fitting) and I have also been offered Goodyear all weather tyres for £650. What do you suggest I fit?
I have been offered all-terrain tyres which are 5mm smaller in diameter (£400 all-round fitting) and I have also been offered Goodyear all weather tyres for £650. What do you suggest I fit?
Asked on 18 December 2014 by Christopher Roads
Answered by
Honest John
I've seen Discoverys on both white and silver LandRover steel wheels. But you do need to stick to 235/70 R17s, which is a sensible size anyway. It's possible that www.tyremen.co.uk can fix you up with a set of affordable 17-inch steels or alloys and a decent set of cold weather tyres.
In the past Land Rover has favoured Pirelli, but there are lots of options including Michelin Latitude Alpin and Vredestein Wintracs. Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons are the best all weather tyres.
In the past Land Rover has favoured Pirelli, but there are lots of options including Michelin Latitude Alpin and Vredestein Wintracs. Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons are the best all weather tyres.
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