Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour
Three Wheeling
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From: Ewa Beach, HI
RE: Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour
I was originally going to get the BFGoodrich T/A KO but decided on the Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor in 255/70/16 instead. I havent driven the truck yet since Im still in Iraq, but the wife says they ride pretty good. Ill let you know how it goes on the trail when I get home in October.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Huntersville, NC
RE: Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour
ORIGINAL: Jantiz
The tires I'm refering to are the Good Year Wrangler Silent Armor. The Forteras are not the same.They come in 265/60/18 (M+S 109T) and also in 285/60/18. Both sizes will fit the LR3 fine so I asume they should fit the Disco as well, however, my humble opinion is that the 285'ssimply looks too large for the vehicle. Some guys swear by that size because you get more sidewall that way which translates into a better off road tirebut they make the truck look like a modified rock crawling rig and thats just not acceptable in my book. The 265's also add a little more sidewall making the ride more confortable than stock tires but look even better than stock without exagerations.
Keep in mind that the Goodyear factory had a strike not long ago and the supply of the Silent Armors has been depleated in most states. You may find yourself waiting a couple of weeks for tires on back order but believe me when I tell you, it's well worth the wait! I plan to use nothing else on my vehicles, ever!
The tires I'm refering to are the Good Year Wrangler Silent Armor. The Forteras are not the same.They come in 265/60/18 (M+S 109T) and also in 285/60/18. Both sizes will fit the LR3 fine so I asume they should fit the Disco as well, however, my humble opinion is that the 285'ssimply looks too large for the vehicle. Some guys swear by that size because you get more sidewall that way which translates into a better off road tirebut they make the truck look like a modified rock crawling rig and thats just not acceptable in my book. The 265's also add a little more sidewall making the ride more confortable than stock tires but look even better than stock without exagerations.
Keep in mind that the Goodyear factory had a strike not long ago and the supply of the Silent Armors has been depleated in most states. You may find yourself waiting a couple of weeks for tires on back order but believe me when I tell you, it's well worth the wait! I plan to use nothing else on my vehicles, ever!
Hey Jantiz,
I'm looking at putting the exact same size of Silent Armors on my Rover 4.6HSE.
Could you post a pic so I can see how the 18's look on your truck?
Thanks,
Riko
Winching
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RE: Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour
I seem to be a little picture posting challenged. But Ozzy68 recently bought silent armours for his black LR3 and then went playing in the snow with them. Check out his posts under thetread: LR3/new tires . He also posted a couple of very nice quality pictures. Check them out. https://landroverforums.com/m_39214/mpage_2/tm.htm
3rd Gear
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RE: Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour
OK Jantiz,
Just bought a set of Wrangler SA 265 60 18 for the LR3. They better last! If not I'm comin after you!!!! Seriously though, the reviews I've read about the Wrangler HPs were awful. I wonder why LR decided on such a poor OE choice?
Just bought a set of Wrangler SA 265 60 18 for the LR3. They better last! If not I'm comin after you!!!! Seriously though, the reviews I've read about the Wrangler HPs were awful. I wonder why LR decided on such a poor OE choice?
Winching
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HP's are worse than whatever you may have read so far. Yes, they are THAT bad. I have no clue what LR was thinking when they chose that tire. Hey, let us know what you think of your new tires after you've had a chance to wear them in a little bit. About lasting, Mine have been on my LR3 almost a year and half at this point. I have around 25k miles on them. They still ride smooth and quiet. There's no noticeable change in ride quality. There's plenty of tread left in them. I intend to hold Goodyear to their 50k mile warranty on them. So far it would appear that they will surpass that easily. Also good to note, I've had many nails pulled out of them in the past year ( lots of road trash where I work ) None have gone through the kevlar layer so far. Zero flats 
1st Gear
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RE: Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour
Anyone out there have an opinion on Goodyears Fortera Silent Armor for a LR3. I need a replacement for the OEM GY HP's (junk), but I don't think I need the all-terrain tread of the GY Wrangler Silent Armor.Any road hum would be annoying, albeit manly. My off-road driving consists of wet grass at the once-a-year horse show, pathetic, I know, and a little Washington DC slushy snow on the highway a dozen times a year. I have read the tirerack.comforum up and down and the Goodyear Fortera Silent Armor and Michelins Cross Terrain have made the short list.
I'm concerned about the Fortera being too soft and mushy a ride, as well as a decrease in mpg's. This pig already likes to drink it down! Thoughts?
I'm concerned about the Fortera being too soft and mushy a ride, as well as a decrease in mpg's. This pig already likes to drink it down! Thoughts?
Winching
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One of the points were Wrangler Silent Armours shine is in the fact that you can not hear them at all. So even if you don't need the off road tread, you won't be able to tell it is there at all untill you need the extra grip. My advice is buy them even if you NEVER go off roading.
1. they are super quiet
2. they look good on the vehicle
3. they ride super smooth
4. no vibration, no hum
5. 50,000 mile wear warranty
6. in the rare instance that you do need the extra traction, it will be there.
Need anymore reasons?
1. they are super quiet
2. they look good on the vehicle
3. they ride super smooth
4. no vibration, no hum
5. 50,000 mile wear warranty
6. in the rare instance that you do need the extra traction, it will be there.
Need anymore reasons?