D3 V8 brake upgrade is maybe worth it for some but I can't say I have found the D3 wanting in stopping power so far in my limited time of ownership. Admittedly it won't stop as quickly as my E class Benz but I don't drive the Disco the same. I am sure that tyre choice is also overlooked in terms of ultimate grip. Tyres are ultimately the limiting factor for braking and cornering. If the tyres don't generate the grip....... As I understand it, this is one of the biggest differences between the premium brands and budget tyres. The premium brands will often (but not always) give a better mix of grip, durability and fuel efficiency but it is also worth looking at who owns which brands. For example, I used to run my proper car on Continental tyres, I just liked them but then I swapped to Uniroyal. The wet grip was fantastic and dry performance was good too but a Uniroyal tyre was substantially cheaper to buy but the kicker is, Uniroyal are made by Continental; similarly, I believe Avon are owned by Cooper and the brands share much of the technology. SWMBO has Avons on her car and they have been really good giving a balance between performance and cost. Another peculiarity of certain tyres is that they are great for so long then the performance drops off a cliff.
Tyre choice is a minefield and realistically is as much about experience of certain brands than anything else. One thing I have noticed is that cheap chinese tyres are worth avoiding but aside from that it really is a bit of a lottery.
many thks and to be honest haven’t got a clue these days of who makes what anymore , many do seem to have combined
ur right , amazing how many ignore choice of tyres, plus really have no need for some of the premium brands, would really be a false economy , have always gone for mid range tyres , plus seeing the disco is so heavy indeed wouldnt go for any of the cheap brands
funny enough only ever had Avon’s on my motorbikes, loved them , on all the landies I’ve owned for around 30 x years have used bridgestone, Pirelli, cooper, hated Michelin,
so this time wish to get an AT tyre that is also snowflake rated , once had a series out of control on the snow and my god I never want to experience that again , so wish to at least do as much as I can to prevent any happening again by getting the best tyres I can afford
also handy as the 19’s are also a standard fitment to D3 in the HSE model there’s no increase of insurance , they just ask to be advised when there fitted
Many thks as appreciate the feedback , will be a good few months before I decide on what to go for
