Looking to buy a set of new tyres with a bit more bite than the Pirelli Scorpions. as they are getting down

Looking at General Grabber AT's or the new AT3's when they come available (anybody know when?)
Goodyear Duratracs are a too far for my use, any other suggestions

Anyone has issues with fitting 275's? I suspect not, bit thought I'd ask

255/55/20 are +3% rolling diameter and 275/45/20 are the correct rolling diameter to the std 255/50/20.

I have read many of the theads on tyres, and after opinions, have many people had issues with walls cracking with age, these will be my all season tyre, and hopefully give several years service

 Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

Hi,

I've just changed from Accelera Iota tyres in the normal 255/50/20 size to the General Grabber AT's, with a 255/55/20 size and so far I am highly delighted.

I am quite a careful driver and don't push the car too hard but I can definitely feel the increased levels of grip from the new tyres with their more aggressive tread pattern. I cannot really tell if the tyres make more noise but certainly after a few hundred miles the tyres have bedded into the car and have improved the overall driving experience enormously. Their appearance on the car gives a much chunkier look which in my eyes really suit the vehicle.

One thing that did surprise me though was how much higher you seem to sit in the car. I know the increase in profile will make a difference but I think moving from a tyre with maybe 3mm of tread to one with 11mm makes a big difference. One downside is that I changed the spare to the new size and now it cannot fit in the spare wheel well without being deflated.

I surpose increasing the rolling diameter of the wheel will have raised the gearing but I have not noticed any significant reduction in acceleration low down. On the motorway, revs will have dropped for the same speed travelled which is a good thing in my eyes.

Overall I would recommend the change to the AT type of tyre 100%. Whether you should go up to 275's I cannot say, but I was keen to retain the overall appearance of the car and thought a wider tyre could compromise that.

Hope that helps.

Paul

Well I have took the plunge, ordered 275/45/20 General Grabber AT3's, should hopefully arrive tomorrow.

Just the wheel rims to get refurbished now and we're ready  Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

Ordered yesterday, arrived within 24hrs, wow great service, £512 for four

Hopefully get the rims refurbed Friday  Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

Where did you order them? Be handy to know in the future.

Do love the grabbers good tyre!

Peter Winn Tyres, Pocklington, York.

The advertise them on Fleabay at £555, I just rang them direct for a price (without fleecebay fees )

I also rang AJS the site sponsor were very close on price too, had they been on my doorstep I would have used them


We had General tyres on the works LR defender, they lasted well @ 40k miles and were in a harsh quarry environment Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

are your rims 20" x 8.5" ?

Yes they are  Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum

I've just had a set of Grabber AT3 275/45/20's fitted to my car:

As others have said first impressions are great, no increase in road noise or reduction in ride comfort

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge

I'm using Nokian WR SUV 3 265/50 R20 as winter tyres, and I think the 265/50 gives a good balance of comfort and grip.

I have 275/45/20 albeit Coopers. I find the profile to low and harsh. As in transferring bumps into the chassis.
What air pressure was recommended by your fitment center?

I have 275/45/20 albeit Coopers. I find the profile to low and harsh. As in transferring bumps into the chassis.
What air pressure was recommended by your fitment center?

I have General GRABBER AT 2 on the rear will changed the front next year they have been great I don't get stuck going across the field to the horse or to get cars stuck in the fields.

Out of interest what pressure are you all running as well I've got 42 PSI ? The MOT Track days Test Dummy

2007 Vogue SE TDV8

Well a week later than planned, (rejected the refurbed rims) they are on the AT3's are quiet on the car, impressed, will post some pics soon, dark now

Stance looks good on the 275/45/20's  Regards
Royston

2008 4.2 Supercharged Autobiography
1994 Classic Vogue SE
1999 Rover BRM
1987 Rover Vitesse Twin Plenum