Just to go ahead and set the tone...I have reviewed the tire size chart many times and have spent the last couple of days surfing google for info and pics. I have my tire brand dialed in (bfg at ko2s) but, I'm struggling with deciding a tire size. With this being a pricey purchase I really want to get this right and feel good about it.
So, with that being said, my 99 D1 is on a stock suspension which at some point has been replaced. Very stable, no sag that I can tell, and easy to handle. I'm probably going to keep it that way for awhile because it's my daily driver which spends 50 miles a day on a freeway. At this point I'm really at 90% road/10% trails (wish it was more like 10% road, ha!) so, I've ruled out a lift.
I've narrowed down my search to 2 tire sizes 245/70/16 or 245/75/16. I'd like a bit more meat on my tires so that when I do hit the trails I perform well but, still have a tolerable tire for the daily commute. Now, there is loads of threads on multiple sites about guys throwing 245/75's on their stock D1 because its the biggest that will fit on a stock suspension. What I can't find is pictures or any info on folks with 245/70's.
What's the performance differences between the 245/70 and the 245/75 tires on a stock disco?
Do you really gain anything from having the 245/75 over the 245/70?
Anyone have any pictures of a 245/70/16 on stock suspension? I can find plenty with the 245/75 but nothing with the 245/70's.
Thanks!
So, with that being said, my 99 D1 is on a stock suspension which at some point has been replaced. Very stable, no sag that I can tell, and easy to handle. I'm probably going to keep it that way for awhile because it's my daily driver which spends 50 miles a day on a freeway. At this point I'm really at 90% road/10% trails (wish it was more like 10% road, ha!) so, I've ruled out a lift.
I've narrowed down my search to 2 tire sizes 245/70/16 or 245/75/16. I'd like a bit more meat on my tires so that when I do hit the trails I perform well but, still have a tolerable tire for the daily commute. Now, there is loads of threads on multiple sites about guys throwing 245/75's on their stock D1 because its the biggest that will fit on a stock suspension. What I can't find is pictures or any info on folks with 245/70's.
What's the performance differences between the 245/70 and the 245/75 tires on a stock disco?
Do you really gain anything from having the 245/75 over the 245/70?
Anyone have any pictures of a 245/70/16 on stock suspension? I can find plenty with the 245/75 but nothing with the 245/70's.
Thanks!