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     Chris Saranko (Calhouns) New Member Username: Calhouns Post Number: 5 Registered: 01-2004 |
I will soon need to replace the Goodyear Wrangler tires that came stock on my 2002 Discovery. I spend more time on road than off, but I would like my next set of tires to have better off road capabilities and I'm willing to sacrifice the on-road characteristics a bit. Does anyone have recommendations for tires that have a good mix of on- and off road capabilities. I live in Florida and when I am off road, I typically get into a fine silty mud that quickly fills up the tread of my stock tires, so I really want a tire with better mud clearing capabilities. Also, I would prefer to kep my stock rims. Can anyone tell me the stock rim/tire size on a 2002 Discovery SE. Mine is in the shop right now, so its not as simple as going out to the parking lot to check for myself | ||
| Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 123 Registered: 09-2003 |
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| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 1145 Registered: 08-2002 |
Yoko Geolander AT Plus II's are a very good all-purpose tire. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Senior Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 339 Registered: 12-2002 |
BFG's all the way. I have had their all-terrains on my Cherokee for 6 years now and still have 20k+ miles left on them. They are not too loud on the road, have 6 ply tread and 3 ply sidewalls and do a very good job in mud, snow and sand. I wouldn't buy anything else for the money. You can also find them at Costco. Cheapest place that sells them. And they look nice too! These are the next tires for my Disco... http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/catalog/tires/allterraintako.jsp http://www.costco.com/Tires/Product.asp?furl=%2Ftires%2Fresults%2Easp&catid=3960 &prdid=10025527&navtop=&hierid=3962&SearchBy=vehicle&Year=1996&Make=LAND+ROVER+T RUCKS&Model=22223&PrevKey=22223&SearchText=1996+LAND+ROVER+TRUCKS+Discovery+SD%2 E&Width=235&Aspect=70&Diameter=16&Speed=&SpeedR=&ModelTitle=Discovery+SD | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Senior Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 340 Registered: 12-2002 |
BTW - don't buy them online if you decide Costco. They are cheaper at the actual warehouse. I paid $85 ea. but that was 6 years ago, so with inflation, the rising cost in oil imports, do the math.... Just FYI... | ||
| Porter Mann (Porter) Member Username: Porter Post Number: 122 Registered: 05-2003 |
Costco will not let you put any other size on outside of the factory specs. They'll sell it to you, but you have to take it elsewhere to install. Their reason for not installing larger tires is "safety" and liability reasons. For me, www.tirerack.com was cheaper, and I drop shipped them to a local installer. You can keep your stock rims and go with a slightly taller or wider tire. It will help with off-road without much sacrifice with on-road or freeway driving. | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 199 Registered: 10-2003 |
I recently got some Dunlop RVs and would recommend them. You can hear them sing a little on the highway and they are noiser then the Michelin LTX MS they replaced. I would recommend Bridgestone Dueler AT, I have had two sets on different vehicles and have been satisfied. I would have gotten them again but I got a smokin' deal on the Dunlops. I would get some 245/75/16 or 255/70/16. I think an LT tire is appropriate for a Disco, and the steering feel will be better with the stiffer tire. The Michelins I had were real soft P metric tires and they rode real smooth but gave me a larger dead spot in the steering and mushier handling. I would go around and see what is available in your area and see what you like the looks of so this discussion can be narrowed down. | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1144 Registered: 04-2002 |
I got my Yokohama Geolander AT+IIs on www.tires.com and it came out a bit cheaper than tirerack.. FWIW Yokos are my choice for tires.. I loved mine | ||
| Paul Cooper (Westrek) New Member Username: Westrek Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2003 |
I run two sets of rubber MTR�s trail duty and BFG�s for everything else including winding wet highways, snow, gravel and even some mud & rock if I didn�t get the MTR�s on. BFG AT a really good all-round tire, I�ve run most of the popular brands at one time or another and for the price the BFG is a very good choice among a few good choices. | ||
| Chris Saranko (Calhouns) New Member Username: Calhouns Post Number: 6 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thanks for all of the info and suggestions. After looking online at many of the suggestions, I am personally leaning toward the BFG All-Terrain T/A KO or the Dunlop Rover R/T. However, I got my Disco back from the dealership yesterday and realized that the stock tires are Wrangler HP 255/55/18. Are any of these more aggressive off-road tires made to fit 18" wheels? It doesn't seem like it from what I can tell online. I am new to all of this, can someone tell me why not? | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 202 Registered: 10-2003 |
Man I dont think you are gonna have much luck. Nitto makes a TerraGrapler in an 18" size, but I think they may be too tall without a lift. I think BFG may make an AT for an 18" rim also, but once again, may be too big for stock suspension. I think you should either swap out for some 16s or get the Michelin XPC in your stock size. It is a pricy tire, but I think it is toughly constructed and could withstand some mild offroading, just stay clear of the mud. | ||
| John Hamblin (Jhmover) New Member Username: Jhmover Post Number: 33 Registered: 02-2003 |
The stock Goodyears sucked and only lasted 27k on mine. Then I put on Goodyear MTR's. Excellent off road and at first they weren't that noisy, but as the miles piled on they got noisier and noisier. I did get 40k out of them before replacement. I now have Yokohama Geolander AT+2's on it. One thing I'll note is they're very quiet. They seem to be wearing very well, too. | ||
| Mark & Bev Preston (Markp) Senior Member Username: Markp Post Number: 257 Registered: 02-2002 |
Dump the 18" rims if you plan on off-roading. Ths low profile tires are good for on pavement handling but a liability off road. Low profile tires get pinched on rocks and pop. Airing down is not an option. Even on mild dirt/rock roads they can present problems. | ||
| Chris W. (Dcwhybrew) Member Username: Dcwhybrew Post Number: 144 Registered: 05-2003 |
Like Mark said, look in to swapping out your 18" wheels for 16" wheels. There aren't many all terrain tire options for 18" wheels. However, if you're going to keep the 18"s then you might want to consider the Michelin 4x4 Synchrone's. They replaced the 4x4 XPCs. We have the Synchrones on our 97 RR. Very good tire, but pricey. We haven't had them off road yet but I've heard they do well given their highway tire design. Just my 2 cents. | ||
| Chris Saranko (Calhouns) New Member Username: Calhouns Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2004 |
Ok. I've found a set of 4 late model Disco 2 16" wheels from a local seller. Dumb question, Can I keep my 5th 18" wheel/tire to use as a spare? Or will this cause major problems if I try to run one odd size wheel/tire? I'd like to sell the 18's and I may get a better price by keeping the 5 together. If that's the case, I could just find a 5th spare wheel that doesn't necessarily match. Any opinions? | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 124 Registered: 06-2003 |
Yeah sell all five for a better price and get the right size spare, using a smaller spare for a short period won't hurt your truck (it may handle differently)..but if you get a flat on the trail you may wish you had a full size spare ...or! Keep the 18's and throw them on for on road and throw the 16's on for off.. at the moment I'm running Pirelli Scorpions AT with no complaints...but I've always run BFG's AT & MT and loved em...they last forever!!!!! | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 1058 Registered: 09-2002 |
Chris, I wouldn't suggest using your 5th 18" as a spare with 16" tires. The difference in size can cause stress on your drive train. If you're going to go to 16", do it properly and get 5 and all the same tire for them. If you only have 4 of the current set of 16" just make sure the 5th is a 16 as well and made to fit a D1 as not just any 16" rim will fit. Discovery's have different bolt patterns and bigger bolts. You'll probably find it easier to sell as a set of 5 anyway because someone's going ask about the 5th wheel anyway. | ||
| Ted Moyer (Tedmoyer) New Member Username: Tedmoyer Post Number: 26 Registered: 07-2003 |
Chris, I got rid of the 18" wheels from my '02 as soon as I could. You really have no tire options in that size. FWIW, roversland in florida sells used DII 16" alloys for $55/ea and I got $850 for my 18"'s on ebay. Also I highly recommend the BFG AT's. If you still have a stock suspension go for the 255/70r16s they are just a touch taller than stock and will fit on your spare tire carrier without modification. | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 208 Registered: 10-2003 |
If roversland sells used D2 rims for $55 just get one of those for your spare. |
