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Re: New Tire Available [lr3maybe]
by guardian63
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Mar 19, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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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
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- #132 of 170
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Re: New Tire Available [guardian63]
by fwilmarth
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Mar 19, 2008 (7:12 pm)
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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
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- #133 of 170
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Yoko A/T-S's too
by bgsntth
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Mar 20, 2008 (7:50 am)
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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.
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- #134 of 170
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Re: New Tire Available [fwilmarth]
by guardian63
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Mar 20, 2008 (11:51 am)
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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.
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- #135 of 170
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Re: 06 LR3 tire issues @ 20,500 miles [ravenrover]
by jboiter
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Mar 21, 2008 (5:28 am)
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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?
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- #136 of 170
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Wheels/tires for LR3
by joshl
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Mar 23, 2008 (5:33 pm)
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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
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- #137 of 170
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formulas
by guardian63
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Mar 24, 2008 (4:27 pm)
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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?
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- #138 of 170
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Re: formulas [guardian63]
by tidester HOST
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Mar 24, 2008 (9:26 pm)
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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
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- #139 of 170
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Re: formulas [guardian63]
by british_rover
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Mar 25, 2008 (6:44 am)
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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.
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- #140 of 170
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LR3 V6 SE need new tires at 30k
by sohna99
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Mar 30, 2008 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Mar 25, 2008 6:44 am)
Currently I have 26k but my dealer suggested me to change tires at 30k on next service. I have mentioned in my previous post what he suggested but I would like to ask all the LR3V6SE owners oppinion here whoever replaced the tires recently or while ago.
Is it possible if you guys let me know what brand, size and price you paid? Has anyone have tried Michelin from COSTCO?
Thanks in advance.
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