MJI

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Got some plans, thinking spare set of wheels and really grippy tyres. My current appear to be OK in dry, poor in wet, fantastic in snow, and fine in mud.

The start was after out dragging a car on my new commute and then having it keep up on the twisties so more grip is required.

Front starts to struggle around 0.6 to 0.7 lateral G.

Yes I was trying to beat a slow Porsche down a twisty road! I can already beat a friends Civic type R on another very twisty road (30 to 50 mph bends). Simply due to sight lines (tall) and lack of body roll.

For the legal profession speed limit 60 speeds achieved 30 to 50

Also a work mate is trying to encourage me to try a lap on a track day (I really think he just wants me to tow a trailer!), and I want to not be too slow!

I will say that out cornering ordinary cars in a big very capable off roader is hilarious.

But what rubber is best for this sillyness?
 
Not sure if they do anything in the size you will need but i was very pleasantly uprised by some nankangs i had on a road car, the grip/price ratio was brilliant but didnt last that long. Available in several different hardness ratings to get the grip/ life you want. Great in wet and dry, might be worth a look.
 
Not sure if they'll be available in a size to suit a Disco, but i had a set of Falkens on my old Forester and i was amazed at the grip in all weather. They had a great reviews at the time (assume still do as only a coupe if years ago) except when it comes to longevity, but then sticky tyres are soft so tend not to last that long.

I replaced the Forester with an Outback and put a set of Bridgestone tyres on as they were on offer. They're good, but i I'll be putting Falkens on when they next need replacing .
 

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