LR4 Tires

[jymmiejamz]

For whatever it's worth... I realized that these tires have been on our LR4 for the last 20k miles already. No wear noticeable, no cupping whatsoever.

An expensive tire that can only go for 28k miles is a POS. Factory Contis were trashed on our truck when I bought it at 17kmi - so there you go. Last two sets of Michelin LTX AT2s didn't even have a change to wear out - before the sidewalls cracked so badly that they started leaking air.

It varies a lot by the driving style. I have no experience with the tires you bought (all terrains right?) so they might actually be a decent Goodyear tire. The numbers I threw out were just averages based on what I see on a daily basis. I have seen one set of Goodyears last up to 45k miles on an LR3, but I've also replaced them under warranty for excessive wear causing vibration. Tire maintenance has a lot to do with it as well. The ones that last the longest, in my experience are Continentals and Michelins.

 

[p m]

Driving style - from mildly aggressive to borderline insane (I am not usually the driver, but I contribute evenly across that spectrum).

My single-sample experience can't really compare to your statistics; however, likely, your stats reflect tires (a) purchased between 5 and 10 years ago, and just coming up for replacement, and (b) moderate climate. I was all over Michelin LTX - still have one old set on the jeep that mostly sits in the garage - and these tires easily lived to a hundred thousand miles. Something changed badly.

 

[jwest]

I just went to the new BFG ko2 in 275/65x18. Great so far, run them 52psi road and last week tested on variety of terrain in Tahuya ORV park at 30 which seemed a little low for the weight of this lr3. Need to hit the scale to see what it's at now.

 

[p m]

LR4's stock rim size is 19" - BFG is out.

 

[jwest]

Obviously, but I don't consider the 19" an option.

 

[p m]

Obviously, but I don't consider the 19" an option.

Yes, I find myself giving irrelevant answers more and more often, too.

 

[jwest]

18" is the only relevant wheel size for lr4 in my opinion. I consider 19 and 20 that they come with to be placeholders or for snow tires.

19" is the worst, at least with 20 there are a few decent tire options.

 

[jwest]

Yes, I find myself giving irrelevant answers more and more often, too.

Yes, and your irrelevant answer was poorly researched

Here's a real tire for 20" that will fit stock LR wheel and fender liners perfectly without vehicle mods:


'http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2&partnum=755SR0KO2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

31.8" x11" wide section is just within the tolerances needed at the various snug points. Even better that I have read the lr 20" wheel (Range Rover version) has offset just enough out that it will help with any tightness at the upper A arm flange behind the top of the tire.

D load range is fine for a 20" that should not be doing any serious off roading anyway. Fine for lots of articulation but probably not so strong on lots of sharp rocks.

 

[p m]

Yes, and your irrelevant answer was poorly researched

18" is the only relevant wheel size for lr4 in my opinion.

Just in case - I wanted to make sure you're aware of the fact that... Short of taking an angle grinder to one's LR4 front brake calipers, there is just one model of aftermarket 18" wheels that fits LR4, and that needs to be shipped from Europe.

 

[jwest]

Thank you for pointing that out for people who may not be as knowledgeable but it's not exactly true even though it is a straight forward solution.

There are other after market wheels that fit, but they're ugly. Then there is the simple 30mm spacer from Terrafirma which allows LR 18".

I've had Rovers for over 15 years and still have 3 of them. I am fully aware of the similarities and differences from lr3 to lr4.

Shipping a wheel from Europe is no different than ordering an lr4 as it is also shipped from europe...

Anyway, the wheel you are referring to is available in the US now and you don't have to deal with shipping directly. I'm just trying to help you all and I may be setting up an lr4 soon as well.

 

[Roverfire]

Yes, and your irrelevant answer was poorly researched

Here's a real tire for 20" that will fit stock LR wheel and fender liners perfectly without vehicle mods:


'http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2&partnum=755SR0KO2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

31.8" x11" wide section is just within the tolerances needed at the various snug points. Even better that I have read the lr 20" wheel (Range Rover version) has offset just enough out that it will help with any tightness at the upper A arm flange behind the top of the tire.

D load range is fine for a 20" that should not be doing any serious off roading anyway. Fine for lots of articulation but probably not so strong on lots of sharp rocks.

I hope they're better than the 1st gen T/A KO's. I had those on our DII and hated them in the winter. The rubber compound was too hard and they were terrible when the roads were snow packed. I replaced them with the General Grabber AT2's and they were tons better in the winter. I just bought the Goodyear DuraTrac's in the 19" size for our 07' HSE and they performed even better than the General's this past winter. I've put about 7K on them so far and they're wearing great. Would definitely buy them again.

 

[jwest]

I don't think the Duratrac will last as long as long as the "1st gen" BFG. There are trade offs you know... On my last set I got 65,000 miles, no punctures, running on a 7000-8200 lb lr3, and still had 1/4" depth left when I decided to increase the size. At one point I did have them flipped to even out the wear due to independent suspension but that was around 50k

Based on how the tread design looks in person I expect the ko2 to perform better in snow but I may never know.

For winter I use winter tires. Being in WY, you might consider the Nokian LT Rotiva tire in 275/65x18. I would expect it's compound to perform better than those you mentioned. Next winter I may try their studded LT in that size. Looks pretty bad ass to me.

 

[OFFROVER]

I've been running a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers for the last 65k miles and probably will get another 20k out of them. I've only rotated and balanced them once since installing them and performing the alignment. I will definitely buy another set.

 

[umbertob]

The new Terra Grappler G2 are supposed to last even longer (new compound), so far I am quite happy with my 285/60/18s and after 20K miles they barely look broken in. A bit noisy, but no big deal. However, just like BFG, these tires - as well as the original Nitto TGs - don't come in a 19" size.

 

[Some Dude]

Nitto TG owner chiming in. They were on my D2 before I went to MTs and now they're on my LR3. They're 5 years old and about 35k deep, so they're soon to be replaced and I'm having a hard time coming up with a reason not to buy another set. The new BFG KO2s look cool, but the Nittos have worked well for me... Might go that route again.

 

[rover26c]

Bump. What do you recommend on the 255/55/19 size tire. Leaning towards the Toyo tires open country H/T.

 

[jwest]

What to put on 19" wheels is discussed at length in other places, but at least it sounds like you are getting more options to choose from than when Land Rover first started putting such a stupid size on the vehicles.

 

[Johnson Rods]

I do like the DuraTrac. I have a video of it here:

http://johnsonrods.com/johnson_rods_3_004.htm


Also, there are other options in the Tire Size Chart.

 

[msggunny]

I do like the DuraTrac. I have a video of it here:

http://johnsonrods.com/johnson_rods_3_004.htm


Also, there are other options in the Tire Size Chart.

Just put a set of 255/55/19's on my LR3, quieter than I thought and the 3rd truck I have run them on. Love them.

 

[gordonwh]

Bump. What do you recommend on the 255/55/19 size tire. Leaning towards the Toyo tires open country H/T.

I've got two LR's on the 19" Hankook ATM RF-10 (their revised version of the older ATM). 111 load rating and fairly quiet. Good off-road traction, similar to the Mickey Thompson STZ's (although they're in 18").

Cheers,

Gordon