jop

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I have a 53 plate Discovery which we have had for 3 years. Ever since we got it, whenever there is wet weather, the back end slides when going round sharp bends or roundabouts, unless, that is, you go at a real snails pace and even then it doesn't feel safe. It doesn't just happen when I drive, my husband has the same thing happen to him. Neither of us are speed merchants, and can't understand why this is happening. We have changed tyres since first acquiring the car and the same thing occurs. Any suggestions as to why this is happening and any solutions? Is this is a common thing?
 
Who tyres?, some makes of tyres are very slippery in the wet when fitted to the 2+ ton Land Rover.
 
As Discool said, some tyres are bad when its wet,

If its a different make of tyre on the front, try putting the tyres from the front of your discovery on the back, pain in the arse but it might help.

Is it road tyres or offroad tyres you have on the discovery ???????
 
the other thing to check is springs. if the rear springs (if coil) are stiffer than standard and the front are standard, it will tend to slide more easily.
 
Was/is it off road prepared in any way prior to you buying it?
Bit of a long shot, but is there a chance it might be fitted with a Detroit rear diff locker?

If it's factory standard then ignore the above.
 
Has it always happened whilst you've owned the vehicle?
Do you or your husband know what to look at underneath when checking springs, bushes etc?
Post where you live (town) and someone local might have a looksee for you to at least determine if things are reasonable, or if things need looking into further.
 
I have a 53 plate Discovery which we have had for 3 years. Ever since we got it, whenever there is wet weather, the back end slides when going round sharp bends or roundabouts, unless, that is, you go at a real snails pace and even then it doesn't feel safe. It doesn't just happen when I drive, my husband has the same thing happen to him. Neither of us are speed merchants, and can't understand why this is happening. We have changed tyres since first acquiring the car and the same thing occurs. Any suggestions as to why this is happening and any solutions? Is this is a common thing?


Hi there, the first thing I would be doing is checking to see:

1. What the tyre pressures are front and rear?

2. What make and model of tyres are they, front and rear?

If you can respond back asap with answers, we will all work to help you correct the problem.

Cheers
Dave
 
Hi everyone sorry for the delay, Blimming computer went down. Tyres are Grabber AT2s and pressures were low (well below 2 bar) so have inflated them to correct pressures (2.6 bar) and hope this goes a long way to solving the prob. As far as we know the car has never been used for off roading (too clean).
Thanks for all your help
 
I find AT2's are a little skittery in the wet, if it's used on the road then I would only put the AT2's on in the winter. Get some road tyres on it, look at the sites that give wet braking/steering scoring, I noticed a set of Pirelli's I think were 90% in the wet, I'll be having a set of them next time I think!

Also are you trying to drive it like a car?
 
If its on a different set of tyres and still the same, it may be worth looking elsewhere too. I've got two sets of wheels for mine standard 16s with bfg ats and RR 20s with crappy road tyres, neither make it do it! How many miles has it done? Is the suspension original? Is it knackered? Check shocks, bushes etc and not just at the back! If you still think its the tyres try and borrow some off one that doesn't do it, if it fixes it, tyres, if not keep looking:)
 

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