Dbw1shrops Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hi all I took my disco down a bridle path the other day on a new perm to get to a big rape field ! Now when the farmer took me down there the other day to show me the field he had no problem at all getting down there turning round in the gateway and getting out of there in his pick up. I go down there Sunday unload the gear then go to move car out of the way just starts spinning the wheels so put it in fwd just starts going sideways heading for the gate any way managed to park it just back from the gateway but left a tidy mess and this is a new perm 😢 basically any time I seem to get the disco of road it seems to let me down am I doing something wrong the tyres are the correct pressure for the road (30) front (38) rear ! I just expect it to be so much better off road being a 4 by 4 and most of all a landrover ! Help am I doing it all wrong ? Plus it seems to rev high in fwd and a noise comes from the engine bay I think that might be the traction control kicking in Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Disco 2 ? They are automatic fwd ? Mine is unreal off road as soon as wheels start spinning and the fwd kick in straight out no problem and I have been deep ha and it climbs like a goat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 go easy with the right foot .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 What tyres are fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 What tyres are fitted. Exactly. Decent tyres and very gentle use of the right foot is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I meant I put it in low box sorry the tyres are Toyo open country ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I think I have clocked on to what you are doing I have just read it again the four wheel drive is auto that stick that is infront on the gear stick is high and low range (that's why it revs high) wouldn't bother with the high and low range and the noise when the wheels spins is the tc kicking is (that's normal) I think the problem will be tyres get some good tyres i use grabbers great tyres go anywhere also good on road no sounds going down roads ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yeah, the Toyo's are all terrain tyres, ok for a bit of grass and light mud etc, not so good when it's been raining for the last 6 weeks. My Disco's awesome off road but it has full on mud tyres. Mud tyres and diff lock and we're going pretty well anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 So you don't bother to put yours in low box when your going through mud etc ? I know there perm fwd but when it starts spinning I thought you chuck it in low and and it would haul your backside outta there lol also haven't some of them got limited slip diff and there not connected I heard some were fitted with it and it weren't connected just need to buy a cable for it ?? Will deffo look into the new tyres now though ! 👍 Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) I very rarely need to go into low ratio, only really use it for controlled descents and when really struggling for grip in slop. Most of the time I get around fine in high ratio and diff lock engaged when it gets slick. If you don't have diff lock then in theory the traction control should keep you moving which really does suggest tyres. Can retrofit on SOME models, but if it doesn't have diff lock it has TC instead which should do similar, see here ... http://www.discovery2.co.uk/diff_lock.html Edited January 21, 2014 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) I had Mud terrains on my ranger and had many a come tow me out the field call from my mate in his disco. Stopped when I bought some BF Goodrich AT's and He got the MT's had got himself a trooper by then. your 4x4 is only as good as its tyres Edited January 21, 2014 by sonicdmb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Have you got a control or lever for diff lock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks for the link though mine hasn't got them diff lock signs next to the H/L lever it's 02 facelift so poss hasn't got it then ?? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Quite possibly, need to check your part numbers out. I would have thought that traction control would make up for it though, never really heard of any model struggling for grip due to transmission issues to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Ok cheers for the info think I'm going to get some new boots on her see how that goes ! I don't go of road a great deal ! But when I do it's nice to know I can get about ok with out having to call the landowner to pull me out with his tractor ! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 As said by previous posters, I rarely use low box. Mine is a Disco 1 so full time fwd, diff lock selectable. Unless it's really starting to get fun it's in high box, less chance of spinning the wheels in the mud. Tyre wise I have BFG All Terrain fitted. Been on a few years now, been great, low wear, very quiet on road with good road manners. I would recommend them without hesitation. Got me to most places I've wanted to get to, and out of some bad conditions. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) So you don't bother to put yours in low box when your going through mud etc ? I know there perm fwd but when it starts spinning I thought you chuck it in low and and it would haul your backside outta there lol also haven't some of them got limited slip diff and there not connected I heard some were fitted with it and it weren't connected just need to buy a cable for it ?? Will deffo look into the new tyres now though ! Dave the disco 2 and all disco are permanent 4 wheel drive but on the d2 the centre dif lock controls was not fitted and went the traction control way until 2004- and it became a optional extra. some of the late 2002-3 the transfer box cdl shaft was removed so if you want to fit it you will need to do moor than just fit the cable and controls. the tc will sound and feel like a rattling on the brake peddle. certainly sounds like bad tyre selection Edited January 22, 2014 by fruitloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok thanks for your replies lads 👍 does anyone know that website that sells the tyres on the steel rims ? Rather not trash my newly powder coated comets off road plus can't seem to find bf Goodrich all terrain for 18 inch rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I think Cooper do an 18" tyre in there Discoverer range. I have never had them but heard good things about them. Up to you but not much point get a second set of wheels and tyres as you will never end up swapping them over as far too much aggrevation, if you really want a set look on Landyzone forum the lads on there are always selling wheels so could pick up a second hand set of smaller alloys which you could fit the offroad tyres to and it will still look half decent instead of steels. Unless the steels you are talking about are a decent set of modulars which do look good especially with a lift kit and big tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 How much off road experience do you have? Tyres are important but less so than the driver! Get yourself on the D2BoysClub forum for everything Discovery2, they have loads of pay and play days and the guys are more than happy to sit in with you on meet up days and give you advice on driving off road. If you haven't done much or any off roading you will definitely learn something, if you already have experience, you will still have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I was just thinking about getting normal steels 16 with tyres on I see what you mean about the aggro of changing them over ! But I had to have them powder coated recently because the last time I got stuck lol it scratched all the paint trying to get out and just digging a hole ! I haven't got that much off road experience only had the disco just over a year and not really took it off road that much it's just getting to some of the fields on some of my perms normally farm tracks and bridle paths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Off road wise ive only scratched one wheel badly in all the years ive been of roading. Just give them a good jet washing when your done to keep them nice. I would think it would work out more cost effective to put tyres on your existing rims, and if needed get them re powder coated/painted a few years down the line that it would to buy another set of wheels now. Keep your existing tyres, and if you ever sell the vehicle get them swapped back, then sell your decent tyres seperately?? Ive heard good things about the Cooper Discoverer tyres, never had them either. I did have a set of General Grabber AT2's on a 4ltr Jeep, they were good too but a slightly softer compound than the BFG's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ok so it's either coopers or gen grabbers or bf Goodrich and try to find a size that will fit on my 18s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) IF you did decide to get another set of rims would full on MT's not be a better choice? That way you'd have a sensible set for summer and road use, and mud tyres for when it gets 'orrible. Oh, and personally I'd just grab a spare set of rims off ebay, they come up all the time. Edited January 22, 2014 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Get youryself some better tyres, i have to admit though if your disco is the one with traction control from what ive seen of them i dont rrate it. Theres no subsitute for a diff lock in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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