PHOTOS-one heavily "bashed" but still dent free LR3....
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Jupiter Rover said:
No, nothing larger than a smidgeon under 32" will fit the LR3, and if you live in snow country, you need to factor in width limitations or else you will never get chains over the front wheels between the sidewall and the knuckle of the upper A-arm.
Here is a link for more tire info specific to the LR3:
http://blog.nextstepdesigns.com/?p=46
IF you have the 17" rims, there are 32"+ tyres that will fit.
Some photos of last weekend's competition in SW Western Australia - you can see the tyres a little clearer here
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h165/gordonwh/mgg_2008/
Cheers,
Gordon
Some photos of last weekend's competition in SW Western Australia - you can see the tyres a little clearer here
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h165/gordonwh/mgg_2008/
Cheers,
Gordon
Jupiter Rover said:
Yes it is, I love Gordo's D3! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5ZqHhccPkA&feature=PlayList&p=12609472DF24091C&index=2
Jwest,
You have the best looking LR3 I've seen, who cares what everyone else thinks, You're having fun with it and that is what counts. Some people like to go play expedition asshole 30 miles from a major city. Some people just like to have fun. Nice truck.
-Matt
You have the best looking LR3 I've seen, who cares what everyone else thinks, You're having fun with it and that is what counts. Some people like to go play expedition asshole 30 miles from a major city. Some people just like to have fun. Nice truck.
-Matt
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D Chapman said:
6) They make the air pump sound like a worn out main bearing on a cummings diesel.
RE the sliders. Got the RS option 1 sliders put on today (thanks Dan & Jeff :bigok
They look great and I'm very pleased. However, the compressor, like Dan says, is now really noisy without the sound dampening cover, annoyingly so.
I called John, he said he's had a few calls about this but he never heard back from folks as to what they did about it. He's going to do some checking and call me back. I'll take a look under to see if I can see the pump hitting against the slider tomorrow as he suggested.
Has anyone else run into this or have ideas?
They look great and I'm very pleased. However, the compressor, like Dan says, is now really noisy without the sound dampening cover, annoyingly so.I called John, he said he's had a few calls about this but he never heard back from folks as to what they did about it. He's going to do some checking and call me back. I'll take a look under to see if I can see the pump hitting against the slider tomorrow as he suggested.
Has anyone else run into this or have ideas?
LANDO0077 said:
I know they look cool but aren't 19's on the trail fairly silly compared to the bfg in 18"?
The compressor does rattle nicely. That way you know it still works
I'd think a layer of rubber/foam might help however on my disco II, the arb compressor makes a racket too and is not against these plates. ??
It sounds like a dying cow every time the engine starts or suspension's raised. It's kind of embarrasing
Jwest,
I havent been on a real trail since I got those. I rode with a fellow from DC when we went to URE, he had the general mt's. He did fine throughout the trails. I had POS pirellis on and it had rained the day and night before. I was worried about sliding uncontrollably so I didnt drive mine, rode.
Anyways I really think I would have been fine for most of the trails.
The MTR's have the reinforced sidewalls...for what it matters, as the BFG's dont. I dont have any data to compare how the 18 and 19" compare on the trails.
I can only think the difference would be the side wall strength. They both have aggressive lugs. I wouldnt air down quite as much with a low profile tire anyways. My way of thinking(which isnt always right) is that if its good enough for the G4 then why not my truck.
Also the 18" were never an option for me
Those guys could have picked any tire any size to run, but the person(s) chose the 19" MTRs.
I have another ? for you. Since you go to Wa. often do you pull a trailer? Do you prefer the single axle or a dual axle trailer to pull? I think having two it would help from bouncing on the Interstate. I dont know.
I havent been on a real trail since I got those. I rode with a fellow from DC when we went to URE, he had the general mt's. He did fine throughout the trails. I had POS pirellis on and it had rained the day and night before. I was worried about sliding uncontrollably so I didnt drive mine, rode.
Anyways I really think I would have been fine for most of the trails.
The MTR's have the reinforced sidewalls...for what it matters, as the BFG's dont. I dont have any data to compare how the 18 and 19" compare on the trails.
I can only think the difference would be the side wall strength. They both have aggressive lugs. I wouldnt air down quite as much with a low profile tire anyways. My way of thinking(which isnt always right) is that if its good enough for the G4 then why not my truck.
Also the 18" were never an option for me
Those guys could have picked any tire any size to run, but the person(s) chose the 19" MTRs.
I have another ? for you. Since you go to Wa. often do you pull a trailer? Do you prefer the single axle or a dual axle trailer to pull? I think having two it would help from bouncing on the Interstate. I dont know.
I'm not the expert but I think you are mistaken to suggest the goodyear being stronger than the bfg AT ko that appears to have a higher load rating, 10 ply, etc.
I don't tow across the country, that would suck. I've never had any bouncing trouble towing either the single I used to have or my double axle with bike stuff in it to the tracks. I like the blowout protection a double provides.
I don't tow across the country, that would suck. I've never had any bouncing trouble towing either the single I used to have or my double axle with bike stuff in it to the tracks. I like the blowout protection a double provides.
jwest said:
Im no expert either.. reinforced is just in the name, my only source. I dont think that 19" or 18" matters.. there are too many different tire manuacturers out there to really compare their own rating and capabilities... Goodyear made it easy for me. They are the only ones that made 19". You are right about the load rating, the BFGs are 3305lbs and the GY are 2403lbs... interseting. Guess that measns I cant put my fat ass sister in truck anymore.
What it means is that the bfg is built stronger. Their side walls are reinforced in that it's at least more plys than normal, etc. All the gy's have going is the size/tread. Unfortunately they are stock diameter and provide no extra vehicle clearance off roading.
Again, they look really cool though. They'd be totally awesome on the VW Touareg we had!
Again, they look really cool though. They'd be totally awesome on the VW Touareg we had!
I was talking with the Girlie last night, she says I spend too much time on the puter. She asked if I was going around blogging. I said NO I only go on Dweb to post and others to peek around to see whats happening, I further replied to her that I didnt know how to blog... She kindly informed me otherwise. I may be addicted... maybe I should get a job..
AND yes I think my tires do look cool. I have all confidence they will perform most satisfactory for the once or twice a year I go roving..
Also did you have a spacer for those RRS wheel? I have seen too many cheap RR 19" wheels on Ebay and passed them by. I would like to have another set of wheels to run majority of the time. I have eight of the GY Wranglers not including the spare.
AND yes I think my tires do look cool. I have all confidence they will perform most satisfactory for the once or twice a year I go roving..
Also did you have a spacer for those RRS wheel? I have seen too many cheap RR 19" wheels on Ebay and passed them by. I would like to have another set of wheels to run majority of the time. I have eight of the GY Wranglers not including the spare.