Best 18" tyres for high mileage?

[discofan]

Any views on long lasting 18" tyres (255/55/18)?

I had Good Year Wrangler Hp's fitted all round which lasted 28k on the front - I replaced these with the same again at £250 for the pair. the rears have now done about 30k and are getting near their useful (or should that be legal) limit.

I had hoped that they would have done a bit more than this, anybody got any advice on what works best for them, the disco is used exclusivley on road.

[lawson]

To be honest i think 28-30k out of a set of tyres isnt that shabby for road use especially on a 4x4. I got my new car its done 7200 miles and the front tyres probably wont make 10k. Lawson

[sharkey964]

I too have Goodyear wranglers 255/55/18 on my Disco S2,they are ready for replacement now after 40,000kms.I dont think thats bad.
I only get about 20,000kms out of the front tyres(Continental's) on my van,and 8-10,000,kms out of the Pirelli P Zeros on my Porsche.
Having said all that I've decided to change to General Grabber AT2's when I change them in a week or two.
Marc.

[lweight]

Have original Wranglers on my 04 TD5 ES and they hardly seem worn, though the car has only done 23,500mls (previous owner used it only as a holiday car up kept in Scotland). Was told that Pirelli's were better on the road though?

[disco_steve]

Have original Wranglers on my 04 TD5 ES and they hardly seem worn, though the car has only done 23,500mls (previous owner used it only as a holiday car up kept in Scotland). Was told that Pirelli's were better on the road though?

After the OEM Michelins on my Disco 2 TD5 lasted 58k, I changed to BF Goodrich AT's (245/70/16) they have now clocked 86k and still going strong !!!!!!

So to summerise, she's clocked 144k and is still on the 2nd set of tyres :D:D:D

Must be how you all drive :cool::cool:

[discofan]

It would seem that the 16" tyres can last an awful lot longer than 18"s and have a vastly superior choice of tyre as well as being a fair bit cheaper, wouldn't mind downsizing to 16"s!

[discofan]

So here's the plan.........

New Wranglers on the front 1000 miles ago,
Checked when mot was due, disappointed to find out it was 2 days ago and not April as I thought:eek:

2 rears also need changed so General Grabber AT2's ordered and a comparison (unscientific) will take place to see wot lasts best!