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#130 of 170 Time for new tires by guardian63 Mar 19, 2008 (4:58 pm)
After a five year long love hate relationship with my Disco Series II, my wife and I purchased our 06 LR3. Only prob so far has been the wear or lack of wear on the part of the factory GY Wrangler HPs. I rotate and balance every 5K miles but at 28K it is time for new rubber.   After reading all of the blogs it appears that the best replacement is the Nitto Grapplers in the 285/ 60-18's. My question to everyone out there that has gone this route is: (1) Do the tires rub on tight turns or during mild to moderate off road ventures, (2) do they mess with the speedometer accuracy, and finaly how have they worn.   I am planning on purchasing in the next couple of days so any and all feedback as well as other options would be greatly appreciated. Even on my worse days, I wouldnt trade my baby in for anything else out there. Truth be told, I miss my series II like crazy!!   Thanks
#131 of 170 Re: New Tire Available [lr3maybe] by guardian63 Mar 19, 2008 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: lr3maybe (Jan 10, 2008 9:23 am) How have the Nittos been wearing for you? I am getting ready to put a set on my 06 LR3. I am at 28K miles and it is time for new rubber. Did you go with the 285's and if so, any problems with the larger size?   Thanks so much Mike Replies to this message: fwilmarth (Mar 19, 2008 7:12 pm) guardian63 (Mar 20, 2008 11:51 am) gwelland (May 20, 2008 1:25 pm) shauncw (Jul 28, 2008 10:16 am) colorado4x4 (Nov 29, 2008 5:58 pm) and 1 more... sohna99 (Jun 23, 2008 7:21 am)
#132 of 170 Re: New Tire Available [guardian63] by fwilmarth Mar 19, 2008 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 19, 2008 5:29 pm) I have posted essentially the same question you have and have, to date, received no input. BTW, I also asked if there was any appreciable reduction in power as a result of effective "taller" gearing. If you receive any response, I'd sure be interested in hearing -- I did read a thread or two including input from a couple of folks that had those Nittos and liked them; however, they did not address specifically the questions that you and I have.   Good luck, Frank Replies to this message: guardian63 (Mar 20, 2008 11:51 am)
#133 of 170 Yoko A/T-S's too by bgsntth Mar 20, 2008 (7:50 am)
If you are worried about the Nitto's fitting or adversely affecting performance because of their weight, you can also consider the Yokohama A/T-S in 265/60-18 or 275/60-18. They are both H-rated and have a LI of 110 and 116 respectively. I chose the 265, as they are within 2% of OE diameter and my truck is leased.   The Yoko's outperform the GY's in every category on the road, despite being an AT. Off-road is no contest.
#134 of 170 Re: New Tire Available [fwilmarth] by guardian63 Mar 20, 2008 (11:51 am)
Replying to: fwilmarth (Mar 19, 2008 7:12 pm) I ended up going with Cooper Discover HT Plus in the 265/ 60-18. They are rated at 114 (XL) with a T speed rating of 118. That is more than enough for the wife running around town and on the highway. The treadwear is 420 and traction is "A" and Temp is"B". All four installed and balanced came to $680.00.   I paid my way thru college busting tires at a tire shop and I have always had good luck with the Cooper brand of tires. I am religous about checking air pressure, balancing, and rotating and I have convinced myself that it makes a huge difference in the way that my tires have always worn.   I will let you know how they do in the months to follow.
#135 of 170 Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [ravenrover] by jboiter Mar 21, 2008 (5:28 am)
Replying to: ravenrover (Nov 09, 2007 6:43 pm) raven, what size avons did you get? i've seen a few posts and reviews where they went up to the 265 60 r18, because apparently avon didn't make the 255 to begin with. they have the 255 60 r18 now. any advise there? how's the tread wear since november? Replies to this message: joshl (Mar 23, 2008 5:33 pm)
#136 of 170 Wheels/tires for LR3 by joshl Mar 23, 2008 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: jboiter (Mar 21, 2008 5:28 am) I have an 08 LR3 that came with 19" wheels. I would like to upgrade to a better off-road tire. There is nothing that I've seen in 19" wheel although I heard a rumor that Pirelli is introducing a AT tire for the 19" in May (??).   I'm thinking of replacing the 19"s with 18" LR wheels and then it's the decision of which tire size - I'm thinking 265/65/18 vs. 275/60/18 vs. Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/60/18. Does anyone have any input on this with regard to best choice, scrubbing, etc.?   -JL
#137 of 170 formulas by guardian63 Mar 24, 2008 (4:27 pm)
Does anyone know the formula for figuring air pressure when changing to a larger tire size? I called my LR dealer and they had no idea of how to do it. I am sure that something like that exists doesnt it? Replies to this message: tidester (Mar 24, 2008 9:26 pm) british_rover (Mar 25, 2008 6:44 am) sohna99 (Mar 30, 2008 3:48 pm)
#138 of 170 Re: formulas [guardian63] by tidester HOST Mar 24, 2008 (9:26 pm)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 24, 2008 4:27 pm) I don't know whether there is a formula but a rule of thumb is that you want to adjust the tire pressure so that the tire's contact patch extends the full width of the tire. Land Rover surely has published pressures for different sized tires so, apparently, your dealer just didn't want to take the time to look it up.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#139 of 170 Re: formulas [guardian63] by british_rover Mar 25, 2008 (6:44 am)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 24, 2008 4:27 pm) Never heard of a formula for going to larger size tires before. Off the top of my head the recommended tire pressures for the LR3 are 32 front and 42 rear but just check on your driver's side door plate to see what they are. Try those tire pressures and see how the truck drives and sits with the new tires. Replies to this message: sohna99 (Mar 30, 2008 3:48 pm)

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