255/50R20 XL 109V BLK Dunlop Grandtrek PT 9000

Any views on this tyre as they seem good value for a premium brand at £178.44.





Description
Sporty low profile tires for superior performance.
Specifications
Extreme directional tread patters
Large outer tread blocks and high-angle open shoulder grooves
Hard-rubber bead apex and high ply turn-up
Radical look
Responsive and stable cornering
Confident handling and predictable steering response

MFS - Max Flange Shield - Minimizes damage to expensive wheels
Treadwear: 280
Traction: A
Temperature: A
LL/SS: 109V
Load range: XL
Sidewall: BSW - black sidewall

That looks incredibly similar in pattern to the Nexen Rodian...


 Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

And of course as you know the recommended rating is Y Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Until recently I had Dunlop Grandtrek WT M3's on mine and they were excellent tyres. Don't know about these though.

Apart from the V-Pattern I don't see the tread pattern being that similar. I was thinking about my own car and V rating is fine as I never exceed 95 MPH.

it doesnt matter if you dont faster than 95mph ...if the car is capable of exceeding the 'V' rating then you will have illegal tyres on your range and your insurance will be void..... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Good point Stan well nabbed

Just as well we have the Stan Police

PS: V = 149 MPH

Just checked online the correct rating for 2004/54 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 is.........
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255/50R20 V 109

Checked by reg number:

http://www.blackcircles.com/order/reglookup

Sorry officer but me thinks your wrong, cough

my apologies Gary, you are unusually correct this time.


 ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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I just want to make my RR go 186MPH now!

Ho hum very droll Stan


4.4 V8 255/50R20 V 109

5.0: 255/50R20 Y

TDV8 3.6: 255/55R19 H 111 or 255/50R20 H 109 or 255/60R18 H 112

4.4 TDV8 255/55R19 H 111, 255/50R20 H 109, 255/60R18 H 112

4.2 SC: 255/50R20 Y 109

TD6: 255/60R18 H 112, 255/55R19 H 111, 255/50R20 H 109, 255/65R18 H 112

Therefore V rated are better than recommended for a 4.4 TDV8!

Yes, the Y rating is critical for the 5.0, as I have already proven, it needs to be capable beyond 150mph... Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

If you have exceeded 150MPH I assume it was a two laner German Autobahn.

I would not fancy that in any Range Rover regardless of Y tyres.

As two lane to much risk of a much slower car pulling out to overtake IMHO

popping into town later so i'll see if mine does 186 mph...  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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So now I know who owns that slow black FF who couldn't keep up with me in my tuned 4.2.

Si. Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

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