This subject has been probably beat to death, but here might be an original qeustion. 

I have been looking into tires as the first order of buisness on my new 2007 LR3 V8.  With out getting into which brand of tires (i.e. coopers vs GY silen Armors vs Nittos etc.), I am interested in sizing.  I am figureing 265/60/R18 (30.5 diameter) vs the OEM 255/60/R18.  I do like the idea of 265/65/R18 (31.5 diameter) for a taller narrower stance for snow, but can I still fit on snow chains?

Anyone, anyone?

Recently put 265/65/18 Yokohama Geolander AT/s on my wife's truck, and I have to agree...there's no way to easily fit standard chains on the front if you are planning on stuffing the wheel/tire at all.

Ryan and Nikolas,

Did either of you research options to drop down to a 16" wheel on your LR3's? I need some new shoes for the LR3 and currently have the 19" wheels. For sure will not stay with those, but even in an 18" there are limited tire options in a near stock size. In addition, this LR3 will be spending some time in the sand and want to be able to air down a fair bit while out there.

Are the bolt patterns on the LR3 different then the DII....assuming so, but have not read up on it yet?

Thoughts?

Dustin