I’d be interested in anyone’s opinion on tires to go on terrafirma 16x8 wheels? Would like an aggressive look but mostly to be used streets.

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"aggressive look but mostly to be used streets" well that one is probably not too popular on this forum. Maybe try one of the others where such things are more prevalent . I'm actually being serious. For looks mostly, that's a heavy wheel that handles kinda like shit compared to the factory 18x8 and 16x8 wheels
 

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But Nitto Terra Grappler comes to mind in 265/75-18 for right at 31.5" that will work fine if you have a mild spring lift such as the OME medium duty kit or similar. That wheel actually has a little wider offset which will help retain your turning radius by not hitting the radius arms as soon, if at all. A wider tire will fit on the wheel width but there's no need for wider on a disco 2 and for this intended use.

That size will look a lot bigger but not be too big in practice. The mph will be off by 5-10% though and you'll get a ticket like I have when you're rolling 72 on the speedo in a 65 when forgetting it's really more like 77-80 on radar. Use a gps feature in an excercise app to see what avg spd really is at 70.
 

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Excellent explanation & many thanks! I know about the bigger tire/speed police thing- has a similar in Texas not too long ago. Great idea on use of GPS
 

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Faulken Wildpeak AT3 with 55k mileage warranty, snow rated, and a good performing tire with aggressive looking sidewall with good road manners.
 
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General stopped making what I'd have suggested, but their new mud pattern uses the same carcass and compound, and will be a touch more progressive. They're going to be heavy, but if you want something big and aggressive that will handle like a street tire on the road, that's your move. You're already running steel wheels, anyway; which are best fitted with uprated shock absorbers, at the least.

That carcass is the cat's ass, and the compound is magical. Lord knows nothing makes a noise like a DII in a four-wheel drift, and nothing puts that big of a naughty grin on your face.

If you want something more quiet or light, there are a number of options, but for something that won't surprise you on the road that's big and meaty, that design is hard to beat. I only run E rated tires, but they do make them in C, which might be more comfortable, and will certainly be lighter.

Cheers,

Kennith
 
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Checkout Cooper ST Maxx.
I run them on and off road, no issue.
Great tire-wear on road, and good traction.
Semi aggressive looking.
 
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I've had a set of Cooper Discoverer STT tires on my D2 since November 2014. 285/75/16. I rotate in the spare. They are nearing the end of their lives now after about 42,000 miles. I've been amazed at the traction, durability, longevity, and relative quiet. I've really beat on them for over 4 years now. I ran a set of 265/75/16 BFG ATs before these and got over 60K miles out of them. The BFG ATs are great tires indeed but they just don't cut it when the going gets muddy.

Considering replacing them with the same size 285/75/16 BFG MT T/A KM3s, Cooper Discoverer MTPs, Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, or Falken Wildpeak M/T01s. Made a little comparison graphic that I'll attach. The weight of the Falkens is 12 lbs more than the Cooper MTPs. I'd love to save 12 lbs per tire. The BFGs are also relatively heavy (and expensive). Anyone here on Dweb got any opinions by chance?
 

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Russau

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Magnificent response! Very thoughtful
Thank you! Right now tires on hold as coolant reservoir bubbles over...looks like funds are going to hose replacement...argh
 

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I've had a set of Cooper Discoverer STT tires on my D2 since November 2014. 285/75/16. I rotate in the spare. They are nearing the end of their lives now after about 42,000 miles. I've been amazed at the traction, durability, longevity, and relative quiet. I've really beat on them for over 4 years now. I ran a set of 265/75/16 BFG ATs before these and got over 60K miles out of them. The BFG ATs are great tires indeed but they just don't cut it when the going gets muddy.

Considering replacing them with the same size 285/75/16 BFG MT T/A KM3s, Cooper Discoverer MTPs, Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, or Falken Wildpeak M/T01s. Made a little comparison graphic that I'll attach. The weight of the Falkens is 12 lbs more than the Cooper MTPs. I'd love to save 12 lbs per tire. The BFGs are also relatively heavy (and expensive). Anyone here on Dweb got any opinions by chance?

I loved my old Cooper STTs. You might check out I put on Mastercraft Courser MXTs. They are nearly the same tread as the old STTs and made by Cooper. I got a set off Amazon (245/75/16) for ~$600. So far I like them but they aren't quite as good in the winter, I think the rubber compound may be a little harder.
 

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General stopped making what I'd have suggested, but their new mud pattern uses the same carcass and compound, and will be a touch more progressive. They're going to be heavy, but if you want something big and aggressive that will handle like a street tire on the road, that's your move. You're already running steel wheels, anyway; which are best fitted with uprated shock absorbers, at the least.

That carcass is the cat's ass, and the compound is magical. Lord knows nothing makes a noise like a DII in a four-wheel drift, and nothing puts that big of a naughty grin on your face.

If you want something more quiet or light, there are a number of options, but for something that won't surprise you on the road that's big and meaty, that design is hard to beat. I only run E rated tires, but they do make them in C, which might be more comfortable, and will certainly be lighter.

Cheers,

Kennith

I feel like I'd be preaching to the choir on Discoweb based on this thread. Lately on 'landroversonly' forum, I am constantly trying to explain to lr4 cheap-skates, that putting an XL tire on a 20" for "off road" use, is not only lame but dumb.
 
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I feel like I'd be preaching to the choir on Discoweb based on this thread. Lately on 'landroversonly' forum, I am constantly trying to explain to lr4 cheap-skates, that putting an XL tire on a 20" for "off road" use, is not only lame but dumb.

Some people don't realize that tires are part of a vehicle's suspension system.

Here's my impression of LRO:

"Call me so I can avoid peer review when telling you how to fix the problem."

Cheers,

Kennith
 
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Blue

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Magnificent response! Very thoughtful
Thank you! Right now tires on hold as coolant reservoir bubbles over...looks like funds are going to hose replacement...argh

Sorry to intrude on your thread. I think this is what would suit you:

 

jwest

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Some people don't realize that tires are part of a vehicle's suspension system.

Here's my impression of LRO:

"Call me so I can avoid peer review when telling you how to fix the problem."

Cheers,

Kennith

Yes, I tried at length to explain how having an 8" wide 18" wheel becomes so much more useful on an lr4 than the insanely limiting idea of a 9" wide 20" with additionally wider offset and their intention of using a 33x12 tire. Dudes responses were literally "why wouldn't I get to enjoy the full potential of the tire off road" and "a strong tire should be fine at 20"" LOL It's a clear case of zero time on a trail that flexes the suspension and zero time ever near limits of traction.
 

jwest

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I've had a set of Cooper Discoverer STT tires on my D2 since November 2014. 285/75/16. I rotate in the spare. They are nearing the end of their lives now after about 42,000 miles. I've been amazed at the traction, durability, longevity, and relative quiet. I've really beat on them for over 4 years now. I ran a set of 265/75/16 BFG ATs before these and got over 60K miles out of them. The BFG ATs are great tires indeed but they just don't cut it when the going gets muddy.

Considering replacing them with the same size 285/75/16 BFG MT T/A KM3s, Cooper Discoverer MTPs, Cooper Discoverer STT Pros, or Falken Wildpeak M/T01s. Made a little comparison graphic that I'll attach. The weight of the Falkens is 12 lbs more than the Cooper MTPs. I'd love to save 12 lbs per tire. The BFGs are also relatively heavy (and expensive). Anyone here on Dweb got any opinions by chance?

I have the km2 on my lr3 in 285/70-18 and am impressed with them so far on about 2000 miles most of which is actually off road due to how I just swap for trips and run others sets for non-'rugged' time. My lr3 weighs about 7500 lbs most of the time and so I've been using them around 22-24 psi so far. Stability at speed on the interstate is fine too other than the noticeable weight. I run about 52 psi on pavement due to the weight again.

That size is more appropriate for the lr3/4 though. I did test fit a narrower 33" -ish size on a 17" wheel. I think 255/80 and it showed me for the Disco II I'd definitely go to that width range instead of wider for the obvious articulation tucking and turning clearance reasons. Plus getting the diameter with a little less weight is a consideration to remember.