What Tyres ????

[bigbilly]

I drive a 2.2 dci Nissan X Trail. It is fitted with the standard supplied Dunlop ST20 tyres which are very tarmac bias.

Can anybody recommend a tyre that is a bit more useful on the rally field. I appreciate there may be problems with more wear, noise and diesel consumption.

Bill

 

[Lutz]

Any off-road tyre will inevitably result in a noisier, wallowier ride. The latter can even result in a potential stability problem when towing. Unless you really have a problem on the rally field and are prepared to accept the disadvantages on tarmac, I'd recommend having second thoughts. Perhaps another brand of standard road tyre would serve the purpose better.

 

[Clive_5040095]

Bill

I am in the process of sourcing new tyres for my X trail. A friend of mine works in a 4x4 trail centre which covers all surfaces. He recommends Pirelli Scorpion which give good grip on all terain and are also reasonable on road. Black Circle Tyres are having a promotion at the moment and selling 215/65 R16 H at

 

[Clive_5040095]

Bill

Just accessed Black Circle Tyres website and they are down to

 

[clivea]

Hi,

On my Sorento I use Avon Ranger 70s which are H-rated. They are good on the road giving better feel than the OEM Kumhos and have sufficeint sipes for wet grass and muddy 5van sites. Cost about

 

[RogerL]

Scorpion is a general name for Pirelli SUV tyres, there are various different types.

Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimettrico and Pirelli Scorpion Zero - summer tyres for on-road high performance.

Pirelli Scorpion STR is a well regarded all-season tyre for use on-road, with occasional off-road.

Pirelli Scorpion ATR - summer tyre for on/off road.

Pirelli Scorpion MUD for off road.

Pirelli Ice & Snow is a winter tyre

There are other Pirelli Scorpion tyres intended for other worldwide markets.