New Rubber Needed for the Treg; Help !

[T Rex]

Hi Bob (bobzed57)
Just picked up my new V6 TDI along with a naked spare which I will carry inside when appropriate. Car came with Pirelli Rossos which are clearly not appropriate for 4WD trips. I would like to fit a tyre on the spare wheel which will also eventually replace the OEM tyres. Everything I have read about the Scorpion ATRs sounds good - are you still happy with yours? Seems like 245/65R17s are a good fit.
Cheers

Geoff

[dmm_au]

Hi Bob (bobzed57)
Just picked up my new V6 TDI along with a naked spare which I will carry inside when appropriate. Car came with Pirelli Rossos which are clearly not appropriate for 4WD trips. I would like to fit a tyre on the spare wheel which will also eventually replace the OEM tyres. Everything I have read about the Scorpion ATRs sounds good - are you still happy with yours? Seems like 245/65R17s are a good fit.
Cheers

Geoff

I think this question may be directed at me. I've now tried the Pirelli Scorpions in some pretty soupy mud, which filled the tread. Still managed to go everywhere.

I chose the 235/65/17 size as it's supported by the tyre placard, and I wanted to avoid any warranty issues, where VW might claim that an unsupported sized tyre might have contributed to <whatever>.

In hindsight I would have got a slightly larger tyre, like Sumar has. My speedo reads a little low, and a slightly larger tyre would fix the speedo and get me a little more ground clearance. If all 4 tyre wear evenly, perhaps I'll upgrade to a larger size next time.

The AT's do produce noticable road noise, but the car is quite well insulated and I can just turn the radio up. I think it might annoy some people who want a quieter ride.

[T Rex]

Thought I would bring this up again. Has anyone tried the new Pirelli Scorpion ATRs? I'm thinking of fitting one on my naked spare wheel and eventually to the other four. US reviews seem good although some folks report out of round when left for a while. Any feedback appreciated.
Cheers

[Sunshineviking]

Has anyone tried the new Pirelli Scorpion ATRs? I'm thinking of fitting one on my naked spare wheel and eventually to the other four.
Cheers

Hi T Rex

I just fitted four Maxxis Marauder -S1's to my R5 and have been well impressed so far

On Road - 50% quieter than the Dunflops they replaced
Dirt and sand - great traction
Fuel consumption - 10% improvement over the last 2000kms
Tyre wear - bit early to say but no obvious signs of wear yet

Price - less than $250 a tyre from Bob Janes - includes a 4 wheel alignment.

Hope that helps

[Kroggy]

Bit late, but for other members: Checkout www.tirerack.com

They ship to Australia for about $50-60USD /tyre.

Jamie

[T Rex]

Update

Yesterday I replaced my Pirelli Zero Rossos with a set of 245/65/17 Pirelli Scorpion ATRs. The Zero Rossos had only done 22,000km of easy driving and were almost down to the treadwear indicators!!

The Scorpion ATRs look and feel good on the car and hopefully will live up to their reputation. In the USA they are guaranteed for 50,000 miles! There is absolutely no doubt that their grip off the black stuff will be hugely superior.

I'll let you know how they go. Cheers. Geoff

[Transporter]

Sorry to hear that your tyres lasted only 22,000km. Ours (Pirelli P Zero Rosso) @25,000 km still have almost 4mm remaining. I rotate 5 of them every 5,000km always pumped up to max. pressure and I can see that they are wearing out evenly. My daughter drives the car every day (80% city driving 20% country driving, no off road yet) that's probably why they last.

[T Rex]

Thanks Transporter. I'm pleased to say the P Zero Rossos did wear evenly - I agree max tyre pressure is important. Our driving is about 80% country, 20% suburban. Legally I probably had another 5000 km left but I would not like to drive the car on those tyres in a downpour with so little tread. For those interested in the Scorpion ATRs they are not always off-the-shelf. We waited two weeks for a new batch which had just reached the wharves. $315 each at Bob Jane.

[harks11]

Pirelli

Thought I would bring this up again. Has anyone tried the new Pirelli Scorpion ATRs? I'm thinking of fitting one on my naked spare wheel and eventually to the other four. US reviews seem good although some folks report out of round when left for a while. Any feedback appreciated.
Cheers

Hey T Rex, Can you give an update of how the ATRs went. My tyres are up for a change and these read pretty good

[Transporter]

Hey T Rex, Can you give an update of how the ATRs went. My tyres are up for a change and these read pretty good

Hi harks11,
What Treg and what tyres do you have at the moment? How many km's?
Our Treg done now 30,000km and I'm looking for the new tyres now.
I'd like to get something that will last more than 35,000km.

[harks11]

Hey Transporter, I have a 2007 TD6.( I assume 5x130 studs) Pretty stock standard and very happy with it. I have 42000 klms on the original Goodyear Wranglers 255 60R17. Probably 50k will see them out. I have been considering the Pirelli 245 65 ATRs. They get great wraps in most of the reviews I have read. I still do mostly road miles with time fishing in the mountains, so always worried about the sidewall.

The other thing I want to do is get a spare rim and put a real tyre on it. Not much around so it looks like I am up for the $600 from VW. ouch !! Anyone out there with another option keen to try

[Transporter]

Yeah, spare tyre, I bought original rim from VW as well, don't recall now how much it was but I think it was less than $600, no regrets, it was quick and convenient. I put the same Pirelli PZerro Rosso on it to match the rest of the tyres, so I'm able to rotate 5 tyres.
So far no mods and no plans for any, plenty of power and good handling as is.

[sparky]

Hankook Ventus RH06

Hi,just had some fitted...any experience with these?? Regards S

[T Rex]

Hey T Rex, Can you give an update of how the ATRs went. My tyres are up for a change and these read pretty good

Hi Harks

Have now done 9000 km on the ATRs and I am very happy with them. Excellent grip in the wet or dry, no wear showing yet and much better off road than the standard tyres. Very faint tyre noise on smooth bitumen. Happy camper. Cheers

Geoff

[harks11]

Thanks, sounds like a plan