Jason Keaton
 | | 06/08/2007 12:45 AM |
 Alert | Everyone, My 04 Disco came with the HSE 18" rims, great looking rims, but I am wondering... How good would these be for wheeling if I put some decent tires on thier?
What tires would have enough sidewall for offroad use? What are some decent tires for offraod use, 16" or 18" rim? I bought some beat to shit 16's for 40 bucks a pop of a 95 range rover, love craigs list... Thanks in advance. Jason K | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 06/08/2007 1:10 AM |
Alert | I don't think Range Rovers used a 5 on 120mm bolt pattern. The Range Rover P38s did, but none of the other Rover wheels fit on a DII.
I believe Yokohama makes a 32.5" diameter mud terrain tire that fits on the 18s. Don't really know though.
Craig
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Tony Sims
| | 06/08/2007 7:59 AM |
Alert | '95 RRC wheels will be a no-go on your D2. 16" tires are readily available. There have been a couple of sets of Goodyear MT/R's on Portland CL recently for reasonable money, there was a set of 5 for $600 the other day in 245/75-16.
What is the hub hole size and offset of D2 wheels? BMW has used 5x120mm bolt pattern for years, and there are many 7x16" BMW steelies available in the used market.
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Craig Miller
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| | 06/08/2007 8:04 AM |
Alert | I no longer have the hole size or backspacing recorded anywhere. You can use steelies from a Camaro though.
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Jason Keaton
| | 06/08/2007 9:48 AM |
Alert | Well they are on thier now!! So I think I got the year wrong... it was from a P38 that is for sure, but it was an older one. is there a consensus that I should ditch the 18's for off-road usage? Tires are a lot more money on an 18" rim when you want All-Terrains and Mud-Terrains. What tires do you all have on your rigs right now? Jason K | |
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Isaac Fain
| | 06/08/2007 9:58 AM |
Alert | in 1995, both models were offered and sold as '95 year models. You could get the Classic, which had a sticker on the tailgate identifying it as such, or you could spring for the brand new P38a design.
There is very limited availability for the 18" rims and mud-terrain tires that will fit on a stock or lightly modified DII. For instance, Nitto has many sizes in the 35" and bigger for 18" rims. Good move getting the 16's -your wallet will thank you later.
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Nevak Risew
| | 06/08/2007 10:15 AM |
Alert | "What tires do you all have on your rigs right now?" I have Goodyear MTRs in 235/85/16 (32s). This is my second set and really like them all around. | | | |
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Jason Keaton
| | 06/08/2007 11:07 AM |
Alert | Posted By Nevak Risew on 06/08/2007 10:15 AM "What tires do you all have on your rigs right now?" I have Goodyear MTRs in 235/85/16 (32s). This is my second set and really like them all around. That is fairly narrow, narrower than what is stock on my disco now, any reason for this? Thanks for the post Nevak Jason k | |
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Dan Cronin
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| | 06/08/2007 11:10 AM |
Alert | | BFG 265/75/16. | |
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Tony Sims
| | 06/08/2007 12:09 PM |
Alert | Looks like these are still available. MT/R's | |
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Scott Williams
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| | 06/08/2007 12:23 PM |
Alert | Cooper S/T 235/85-16. Love them!
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Craig Miller
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| | 06/08/2007 1:36 PM |
Alert | DII - BFG MT KM 265/75/16 (Same as Dan) - Very good compromise tire. Works well on the road and on the trail.
265/75s fit perfect with an OME 2" lift and are a very popular size on DIIs. Rick has them on his DII as well.
I mention it, because the more of us that run the same size the better (more interchangeable spares on the trail).
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Nevak Risew
| | 06/08/2007 1:42 PM |
Alert | Posted By Jason Keaton on 06/08/2007 11:07 AM Posted By Nevak Risew on 06/08/2007 10:15 AM "What tires do you all have on your rigs right now?" I have Goodyear MTRs in 235/85/16 (32s). This is my second set and really like them all around. That is fairly narrow, narrower than what is stock on my disco now, any reason for this? Thanks for the post Nevak Jason k
It's significantly wider than stock for my RRC. Stock was 205/16s, then I used (and still use as my snow tires) 215/85/16 Dunlop RTs. The 235s will just fit with a little rubbing at full articulation on my RR with OME HD springs. Even had to do a little trimming  I think 235s are the metric equivelant of the stock size on Series?
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Jason Keaton
| | 06/08/2007 3:12 PM |
Alert | I am most likely going to go with the RTE 2"-3", have yet to decide which one. 2" requires very little other than springs, shocks, beer and a friend to install. For a DD, plus moderate off-road rig, this should be suffecient. First on the list is recovery points. Always a good idea to be able to get out of whatever I get myself into  Jason K | |
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Michael Kronmal
| | 06/09/2007 1:24 AM |
Alert | Interco TruXus 235/85-16
Like them a lot. Very well mannered and grip nicely. | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 06/09/2007 11:25 AM |
Alert | Jason,
I'd encourage you to only lift the truck as much as necessary to fit the rim/tire combo you want to run. Going higher only raises the center of gravity.
- Pick the tire / tire size / rim (offset wheels like mine will require more lift)
- Find out how much lift or trimming is required to fit it.
- Select the best lift for the height that you want to go.
Most people look at others trucks and say, "I like what that truck looks like" and set out to do the same thing to theirs. Be honest with yourself, and decide if you are lifting for looks or you are lifting because you want to run a specific tire size for more axle clearance. A 32 - 33" tire will get you down most PNW trails. A skinnier taller tire has a large footprint too when aired down, but less rolling resistance when aired up. If you want a 3" lift, the 255/85s are a good tire, but you'll probably want to regear before running any really steep trails here in the PNW.
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Jason Keaton
| | 06/09/2007 1:39 PM |
Alert | Craig, I agree 100%. I like the 265/75/16 for 1)easy to get 2)many manufactureres to choose. I dont know if you remember this but I emailed you a long time ago..... I just checked my email and it was precisely, | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 06/09/2007 2:30 PM |
Alert | Sure, no problem. Just passing on the same advice that others gave me.
I don't know exactly how much lift I received because I went from tired factory springs and leaky airbags to an OME 2" progressive HD spring lift, to the RTE 3" lift and didn't measure between each change. It was a very generous lift, that has since settled quite a bit.
I felt that the castor angle was a bit steep making the truck kinda squirly so I put the extended radius arms on. Most of my vibrations have come from tires being improperly balanced.
Craig
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Isaac Fain
| | 06/09/2007 4:41 PM |
Alert | 35x10.50 but not on a rover : - P | |
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Isaac Fain
| | 06/09/2007 5:08 PM |
Alert | "It's significantly wider than stock for my RRC. Stock was 205/16s, then I used (and still use as my snow tires) 215/85/16 Dunlop RTs. The 235s will just fit with a little rubbing at full articulation on my RR with OME HD springs. Even had to do a little trimming  I think 235s are the metric equivelant of the stock size on Series? " and don't you forget it! 205's of fury!  | |
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