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Dave Nothstein (Davez26)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 26, 2002 - 10:35 pm: | 
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I've got a 2003 Discovery as my driver.I wouldn't mind taking it out a little deeper, but worry about the stock tires. The factory tire is the Wrangler HP (255/55/R18). My wheeler is a Full-size 1979 Jeep Cherokee, 35's, lift, etc, that I will still use on the tough stuff, but I wouldn't mind taking the Disco on some milder trails. I just worry about the tires. Any experience with them taking abuse, and what suggestions for tires. The best idea I've come up with so far is 245/70R16 BFG A/T's. I'll spend a little on wheels, but what is a guy to do? |
Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 26, 2002 - 11:05 pm: |
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The 16" market is much more diverse than the 18" market.
FWIW, the Wrangler HPs on the newer Discos have been catching a lot of bad press... Haven't heard a lot good about them.
On a newer Disco, you can go bigger w/o trimming... 245/75R16 would be fine, maybe a little trimming if you go bigger than that.
I won't knock BFGs, but I would get the Commercial TA-traction instead (not the regular Commercial ones, make sure that it it the -traction ones...). Even better, IMO, is the Dunlop Radial Rover RT......
Good luck...
-L |
ema
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 07:53 am: |
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I've done some light off-roading on the 18" Wrangler HPs. While they got me through the trail, I would by no means recommend them for off-road. The 18" tire/wheel combination is more prone to damage from rocks, etc. because of the lower sidewall profile. They are also an expensive combination to replace if damaged. The 18" wheels run about $300 and the tires are $170.
My plan is to keep the 18" tires/wheels for long-distance drives and change over to a 16" combo. As Leslie mentioned, 245/75/16 works without modification. If you want something bigger, you can do some trimming. (There are a couple articles in the Tech session that talk about tire sizes/trimming.)
Now to find some 16" wheels...
Good luck,
-ema |
Kelly Fristoe (Kfristoe)
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 09:41 am: |
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Has anybody tried the new Bridgestone Dueler Revo's? Supposedly this is their new tire and everyone is raving about it. I've been all over and nobody seems to have it in stock because they claim it is so popular. I'm looking at going with 265/75/16's on my 2000 Disco II. I was told that it should work without trimming. |
Bob Foster (Coppertop)
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 10:45 am: |
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The reason you can't find it is because GM is using it on almost all of their light trucks and SUV's. I just bought a set for my F250 and had to get the next size larger because that was all that they had. |
mongo
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 10:49 am: |
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Hey Dave,
you can easily mount a 265/75/16 without any trimming...as for the tire, depends on what you like. The tire thing has been beat to death... Lot's of info, do a search...
Frank |
ema
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 10:52 am: |
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Kelly,
Have you checked Tire Rack for the Dueler Revo's? Depending on the load range you choose, their web site shows some 265/75/16 tires in stock.
Bob,
What are your general impressions on the tire so far?
-ema |
Leslie N. Bright (Leslie)
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 11:13 am: |
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Frank,
A fella here in town did a spring swap on his DII and fitted 265/75/16 tires, and had to trim.... it'll vary from vehicle to vehicle, or more precicely, from wheel to wheel....
FWIW...
-L |
Jess Alvarez (Jester)
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 12:32 pm: |
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Dave,
I wanted the same for my 02D2, but after running some pretty difficult trails, I found that having a 16" wheel with a higher sidewall was much better of a solution. You can air them way down and not worry about them breaking the bead like an aired down 18 does. I ordered a spare set of wheels from Roversland.com They sell the disco 2 wheels for 50 bucks apiece used, and you can just use those for a second set of offroaders, and put them on when needed.
Just a thought.
As far as the tire thing goes, it HAS been beaten to death, and a search would be helpful to you, I am sure. However, in my case, I bought 245-75-16s, and had no problem with clearance/rubbing, etc. Check to make sure the 03 bolt pattern is the same as the 02.
hope it helps....try out the search functions for more help |
Kelly Fristoe (Kfristoe)
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 12:36 pm: |
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The search function is a great tool. However, info on a new tire, like the Bridgestone Dueler Revo, would very likely not be there. I think that's where this thing started. |
mongo
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 01:44 pm: |
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-L,
I now have 285/75's on with a HD OME springs, the only problem I have is with the water bottle on the drivers side...What did he have to trim?
Frank |
Dave Nothstein (Davez26)
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 02:13 pm: |
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I don't know what I was thinking, On other lists I always run a search first, and for some reason I did not here. Anyway, Thank You for the responses. |
Ron
| | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 09:02 pm: |
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BFG makes a 35x12.50x18
Ron |
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