What are the right tyres for my Freelander?

Running a Freelander 2011 model - it has Pirelli Scorpion tyres - 235-60-18 - and need to change them. The car is used every day approximately 18,000 miles per year, with 99.999% on road. What are your thoughts on Hankook or Nokian as an alternative? Looking for a hard-wearing, quiet, economical tyre...

Asked on 10 January 2013 by GJH

Answered by Honest John

There are five different types of Pirelli Scorpion. This tells you: www.pirelli.com/tyre/gb/en/car/genericContent/scor...n
If you are on Scorpion ATRs, then for predominantly road use switch to Scorpion STRs or Scorpion Verde. Alternatively, Michelin Latitude.

Tags: wheels and tyres 4x4s advice

Similar questions

Winter tyres

I am driving to SW France, to a remote mountain/hill region, at altitude up to approx 800-1000m. There is a steep and winding road to and from the house. I asked about fitting winter tyres, but garage...

Is a 2004 Range Rover worth having?

I am looking to buy a 04 plate Range Rover TD6 Vogue 2.9L with 73k miles on the clock. AA inspection (which was excellent service) gave generally v good results for a car of this age. I am interested...

I need a 4x4 for muddy wet woodland use

I need to buy a 4x4 for use in a small woodland and driving back and forth to the woodland a distance of about 5 miles. My obvious thought was a Land Rover Defender but I wonder if you could suggest something...