Just ordered up a set of new tires. - Land Rovers Only

02disco2 · 03-01-2005, 07:02 AM

The original GoodYear Wrangler HP's have got to be one of the worst tires ever created. I had a difficult time finding a new set that had a decent tread for when I take the Disco off road. I ended up ordering a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers (255.55.18) from Discount Tire for $653.00 installed. I thought it was a great price for what they are. Anyone have any comments on these or used them on their application?

02disco2 · 03-02-2005, 02:47 PM

Okay, I took the leap of faith and had the new shoes installed on my Disco. WOW is all I have to say. Night and Day difference between the OEM GoodYear Wrangler HP 255.55.18's and the Nitto Terra Grappler 255.50.18's. I am SO impressed and I have only put on 50 miles.

The road noise was cut, at a minimum, of 70%, 70%!!! They do not wonder like the HP's did and so far, they seem to handle the curves better. Although, we'll have to see how they act after they have been scrubbed a bit and broken in.

Needless to say, I am impressed and that is not an easy thing to do for me.

Litespeed · 03-02-2005, 05:57 PM

I Wish I had only known about this a month ago! I just put another set of HP's on my Discovery. I really have no complaints--well they are noisy, hard ride...at least they have a great width.
After your post I checked out your tires (tyres, for you Euro's) they seem better. I will monitor your satisfaction and get set on my Discovery if I plan on keeping it. The Hp's seem to be wearing really fast.

02disco2 · 03-02-2005, 09:10 PM

Wow, I thought the opposite of my HP's, the thread seemed to last forever (except for that nasty cupping on all four) That is why it took me so long to get a new set! I had 43K on them and they still had a generous amount of tread left.

I just put another 120 miles on them, flawless. Even at high rates of speed, these are more stable, more sure footed and SO much quieter, it's unbelievable. Smooth as silk at 115MPH. (not that I condone this type of speed but the highways were light on traffic and I wanted to get a good feel for the new shoes).

I am going to find a little "mud, dirt, and snow" tomorrow to see how the tread handles it. Hopefully it will shed the elements instead of filling up the lugs.

Litespeed · 03-03-2005, 06:08 PM

Did I forget to mention that I was a State trooper?---JK! Actually I never even thought that a Disco could go that fast! Anyhow, post a message to let me know how the tires perform in the snow and mud.

See ya

Carlos · 03-06-2005, 03:28 PM

Yesterday I was doing around 115 too at I-75,( I usually don't drive at such speeds, but was giving the monthy italian tune-up, besides there was very small amount of traffic).I'm running Goodyear Forteras on front and Goodyear Eagle LS at the back. Little to no noise at all.
Carlos

03-01-2005, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	Just ordered up a set of new tires. UPDATE The original GoodYear Wrangler HP's have got to be one of the worst tires ever created. I had a difficult time finding a new set that had a decent tread for when I take the Disco off road. I ended up ordering a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers (255.55.18) from Discount Tire for $653.00 installed. I thought it was a great price for what they are. Anyone have any comments on these or used them on their application? __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage) Last edited by 02disco2 : 03-02-2005 at 02:47 PM.

03-02-2005, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	Man! Okay, I took the leap of faith and had the new shoes installed on my Disco. WOW is all I have to say. Night and Day difference between the OEM GoodYear Wrangler HP 255.55.18's and the Nitto Terra Grappler 255.50.18's. I am SO impressed and I have only put on 50 miles. The road noise was cut, at a minimum, of 70%, 70%!!! They do not wonder like the HP's did and so far, they seem to handle the curves better. Although, we'll have to see how they act after they have been scrubbed a bit and broken in. Needless to say, I am impressed and that is not an easy thing to do for me. __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

03-02-2005, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	Wow, I thought the opposite of my HP's, the thread seemed to last forever (except for that nasty cupping on all four) That is why it took me so long to get a new set! I had 43K on them and they still had a generous amount of tread left. I just put another 120 miles on them, flawless. Even at high rates of speed, these are more stable, more sure footed and SO much quieter, it's unbelievable. Smooth as silk at 115MPH. (not that I condone this type of speed but the highways were light on traffic and I wanted to get a good feel for the new shoes). I am going to find a little "mud, dirt, and snow" tomorrow to see how the tread handles it. Hopefully it will shed the elements instead of filling up the lugs. __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

03-06-2005, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Carlos Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Durham, NC U.S.A. Posts: 523 Gallery: 0	Yesterday I was doing around 115 too at I-75,( I usually don't drive at such speeds, but was giving the monthy italian tune-up, besides there was very small amount of traffic).I'm running Goodyear Forteras on front and Goodyear Eagle LS at the back. Little to no noise at all. Carlos Last edited by Carlos : 03-06-2005 at 04:03 PM.

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03-02-2005, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Litespeed Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	I Wish I had only known about this a month ago! I just put another set of HP's on my Discovery. I really have no complaints--well they are noisy, hard ride...at least they have a great width. After your post I checked out your tires (tyres, for you Euro's) they seem better. I will monitor your satisfaction and get set on my Discovery if I plan on keeping it. The Hp's seem to be wearing really fast.

03-03-2005, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Litespeed Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	Did I forget to mention that I was a State trooper?---JK! Actually I never even thought that a Disco could go that fast! Anyhow, post a message to let me know how the tires perform in the snow and mud. See ya

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