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Charles
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 12:04 pm: | 
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I have a 2000 DII, original tires are Goodyear Wrangler HP 255/65-16 w/30k miles. I had no major problems with them, but I know the DII's also came with Michelins.
So should I go with the Goodyears again, or go with the Michelin Cross Terrain SUV. Also, I was looking at the Pirelli Scorpion ST. All about the same price, any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also what is the largest tire I can run without any rubbing or modifications.
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alyssa
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 01:10 pm: |
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Charles,
What type of driving do you do? Just around town? Snow? Mud? Highway? Serious Off-Roading? Mild Off-Roading?
You should determine what you are going to use your tires for before picking a new tire.
Alyssa |
Craig Kobayashi (Koby)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 01:16 pm: |
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No Pirellis!  Depends on what you intend to do with your Disco. I would think that the Michelins Cross Terrains would be alright for on / off-road, if you're looking for a hybrid tire.
The Goodyear Wrangler HPs are close to worthless off-road IMHO. I lost traction and had to re-try trails with my stock Wrangler HPs at Hollister more times than I care to count. Can't wait for my MTRs or BFG MTs.
If you're running a stock suspension, 245/75/16 tires look pretty good. I got a chance to look at the MTR 245/75s on the ranger vehicle at Hollister, and they were impressive-looking on a stock suspension.
Here's the ranger Disco II at Hollister: |
Paul D. Morgan (V22guy)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 02:53 pm: |
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Hello Charles,
I to have a '00 DII and replaced those very same tires. I am currently running Bridgestone 265/70R16's and like them very much. Two days prior to purchasing those tires, I installed OME shocks / springs and inverted the tire carrier.
I went with the Bridgestone tires because I know that more miles will be driven on the street than off road. They have a 50,000 mile warranty and are not too expensive. These tires have performed well during the times I have ventured off road.
I do like the Michelin Cross terrain for an overall tire, but I did think they were a bit expensive. When I drove a Dodge 4x4, I had 31" BFG AT's that were very nice off road, but not so nice on pavement.
Disclaimer: I hope this helps but remember; This is only my opinion. |
jeb
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 05:12 pm: |
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i've been using the pirelli AT on my jeep ZJ and will never use anything else. i am putting the pirelli zero on my 99 disco II. it has the 18 inch rims and i can get the pz's for 145 through tirerack.com
i've had 4 setts of different goodyears on a couple of different autos, but after trying the pirelli's i'll not go back. the michelinsare a tad better rated than the pirelli's, but they cost more too. |
Charles
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 05:30 pm: |
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I do 90% of my driving on-road, highway, spend a good amount of time in Tahoe when there is snow on the ground. As for my susupension, it is bone stock, and I'd like to keep it that way, so the largest tire size would be 245/75/16? What type of profile and footprint would the DII have with this size tire? Thanks again. |
Alyssa
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 06:18 pm: |
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The Michelins are better in snow than the Goodyears, and they wear a bit longer. |
Leif Rasmussen (Leif)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 08:31 pm: |
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I believe a better, but less common, size for a DII without a lift would be 265/70. Same diameter as the 245/75, but wider. This is better for the 8" alloys. There is more rubber to protect the wheel off-road and on-road (curbs). 245's are generally not recommended for wheels wider than 7"-7.5". I know 245 was used on Trek vehicles, it certainly works, but I feel 265 would be better. |
steve Fesperman
| | Posted on Monday, March 18, 2002 - 10:10 am: |
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If you will be driving on the street for most of the time, take a look at the Goodyear Fortera. Goodyear gave me 50% credit on the HPs because of cupping. The Fortera is extremly quiet.
Another tire to look at is the Toyo Open Country. More agressive pattern that the Goodyear and a lot less $$.
--Steve '00 DII |
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