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I am new to this forum, so forgive me if this question has been answered....i could only find relevance to the Freelander....!!

Anyway, we punctured a tyre on our Disco 1 about 4000kms ago and were assured by the tyre folks that we did not need to change all 4 tyres. We bought a 2nd hand one that is a different make, but with roughly the same tread on it.

We have been searching around and are now finding new posts that suggests we might damage our diff if we don't change all 4 tyres. However, everybody seems to have a different opinion, some saying just change 2 on the same axle, or that it is ok to have a different tyre as long as the tread is the same. Then others say you absolutely must change all 4. I find it hard to believe that after one puncture you have to change all 4 tyres, but don't want to take any chances!

Can anyone shed some clear light on this? Many thanks!! :)
 
A Discovery is a proppa Landy unlike the gaylander, so long as you have got four black and round things on yer wheels that are full of compressed air you'll be just fine.
Oh! and :welcome2:
 
*Technically* if there is sufficient tread on a tyre, the walls are crack and tear free then it is legal to use on the road.
Having said that, I was always taught that tyres and brakes are your life so always fit the best I can afford.

Once a tyre reaches 5 years old it is a proven fact that grip levels are severely compromised. As a consequence it is reccomended that tyres should be changed irrespective of how much tread is left at this point.

I personally always change tyres in axle sets and always fit a full set whenever I buy a new vehicle and ideally a make you've actually heard of.

Ultimately the decision is up to you.
 
MGBGTV8 said:
*Technically* if there is sufficient tread on a tyre, the walls are crack and tear free then it is legal to use on the road.
Having said that, I was always taught that tyres and brakes are your life so always fit the best I can afford.

Once a tyre reaches 5 years old it is a proven fact that grip levels are severely compromised. As a consequence it is reccomended that tyres should be changed irrespective of how much tread is left at this point.

I personally always change tyres in axle sets and always fit a full set whenever I buy a new vehicle and ideally a make you've actually heard of.

Ultimately the decision is up to you.
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u must be a tyre fitters dream customer;)
 
MGBGTV8 said:
*Technically* if there is sufficient tread on a tyre, the walls are crack and tear free then it is legal to use on the road.
Having said that, I was always taught that tyres and brakes are your life so always fit the best I can afford.

Once a tyre reaches 5 years old it is a proven fact that grip levels are severely compromised. As a consequence it is reccomended that tyres should be changed irrespective of how much tread is left at this point.

I personally always change tyres in axle sets and always fit a full set whenever I buy a new vehicle and ideally a make you've actually heard of.

Ultimately the decision is up to you.
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someone's got too much spare cash . . ;)
 
200tdi ayre said:
someone's got too much spare cash . . ;)
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Not exactly...

I only run a landrover for 6 months of the year. My summer daily drive is a 37 year old british V8 powered sportscar. There was an article in the newspaper not so long back about someone in a similar car to mine on antiquated tyres who had a blow out on the motorway at 60mph. The car flipped over, flew down the embankment and hit a tree. The gentleman driving was burried a couple of weeks later.

On balance, I quite enjoy being alive so I'd prefer to give myself the best possible chance of staying that way. So, circa £100 per corner for decent rubber feels like a bargain to me in exchange for peace of mind?

But like I said in my previous post, it's all down to personal choice in the end, eh?
 
What happened to the spare on yer back door? Wouldn't that be the same as ones in use?

Freelanders have an issue with tyre diameter due to the operation of the VCU. Larger diameter (ie new) tyres must be fitted to the rear. Being mainly front wheel drive (until loss of grip sends torque to the rear wheels via VCU) these tend to wear faster than the rear tyres. Ideally 4 new tyres would be fitted, however it's fine to have 2 new ones fitted to the rear and the partially worn rear ones fitted to the front replacing the fully worn ones.

Simples :D
 
MGBGTV8 said:
*Technically* if there is sufficient tread on a tyre, the walls are crack and tear free then it is legal to use on the road.
Having said that, I was always taught that tyres and brakes are your life so always fit the best I can afford.

Once a tyre reaches 5 years old it is a proven fact that grip levels are severely compromised. As a consequence it is reccomended that tyres should be changed irrespective of how much tread is left at this point.

I personally always change tyres in axle sets and always fit a full set whenever I buy a new vehicle and ideally a make you've actually heard of.

Ultimately the decision is up to you.
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oh no *technically* the wifes astra is nearly 5 years old we ad it since new and its got 6,000 miles on clock(she dont go far) so i better get saving up for some new tyres:hysterically_laughi
 
you should have 4 equal tyres as is equal 4wd but if you have new on front and worn on rear or vice a versa you will work center diff harder .but would still take considerable time with a new diff for this to show
 
Soloby Rob said:
A Discovery is a proppa Landy unlike the gaylander, so long as you have got four black and round things on yer wheels that are full of compressed air you'll be just fine.
Oh! and :welcome2:
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well said ^


i have a pick n mix set of muds on at the moment. need to save for 4 new ones missed on 5x 235/85/16 mud terrains on ebay that were starting at 99p stupid iphone didnt notify my loud enough lol
 
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