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Emilio
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 12:48 am: | 
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Hi Everybody,
I'm ready for new tires, and I want more off roadish tires than stock. I also want them slightly larger but I have no desire for lift and rubbing. So the question is: What's the largest size given the above and which is best for a compromise tire (on road + off road)?
Thanks, also pics of mounted tires would be great!!
Emilio |
Michael Noe
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 06:35 am: |
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Looks are subjective, but I think you'll find 265/75-16 or 235/85-16 (both just under 32") will be your largest option without lift and with very minor rubbing up front. I went with the Dunlop Rover R/Ts and they are very good all-around tires, but not so good in mud. If you're gonna be in a lot of deep, long mud runs, I'd look to the BFG MTs or Dunlop MTs. Here's a pic or two: http://www.mindspring.com/~mnoe/wheelin.html |
Darryl (Smeag)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 10:24 am: |
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I have a DII and having 285/75/16 BF's MTR KM put on today, will let you know if my 3 inch lift accommadates the new look ;-), I trimmed the back 1/4 panels just alittle till new bumper arrives then 3 more inches is coming off. Also have some new bumpstops to put on, may not need, or if I do I may weild a piece of 2 inch square to the bumper stop landing. |
AL
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 10:45 am: |
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Emilio, the best size without trimming or rubbing is 245/75/16. Anything bigger will rub under flexing and stuffing. My preferance is the Good Year MTR'S. Check out my pictures in Photo gallery under Alen Babayan. The green Disco is with 265/75/16 PeP Boys garbage tires.
Good Luck |
Dave
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 11:28 am: |
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I concur with AL. Go 245/75. If you go 265, they will DEFINITELY rub with a stock suspension. They put 245 on the Trek vehicles last year, with no suspension lift. |
Ho Chung (Ho)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 11:29 am: |
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emilio, is it for disco1 or 2?
al is referring to disco2.  |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 12:29 pm: |
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ho, put your glasses on..
hehe
rd |
AL
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 12:29 pm: |
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Darryl,
hows the 285/75/16's?
I m getting ready to order 4 and 2 spares from Good Year.
I have OME HD kit and new front blade bumper and soon rear blade with 6" trimmed Quarter panels with sliders on bottom. |
Emilio
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 02:09 pm: |
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Thanks for the messages so far.
Yeah, it's for a DII.
I've seen the 245's on the Trek vehicles. The only problem that I see is the the rims are almost too wide for the 245's???
Anyone have experience with the 255 70's or the 265 70's?
Thanks for the pics so far.
Emilio |
eburrows
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 02:15 pm: |
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I've been SUPER happy with my 265/75s on my DII. Slight tweak to the front wheel well wall to keep it from slightly rubbing on turns and all is well.
That extra wide and long footprint compared to the stock 255/65s kept me on top of the sand on my last trip to the Mojave, instead of under it. |
Ho Chung (Ho)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 02:17 pm: |
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LOL
yes, i now have my glasses, and i see.
damn, no wonder everyone was talking about their disco2.
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Roverine
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 02:32 pm: |
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I have 255/70's (BFG AT KO's) on the DSII ... These tires worked great for the most part. Make sure you switch out all five, though, including your spare ... I guess with the Disco, even a minor change (I went from stock 255/655 to 255/70) will cause problems if you don't have exact match. I now have a very modest (2" at most) lift with OME springs, and (IMHO!! LOL!!) they still look okay, and not too, too small (I know others would beg to differ on that, heh heh).
Best wishes,
Kim |
Mud Man (Clarance)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 06:46 pm: |
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I wouldn't go with anything narrower than 255. I have 235/85/16 and i scratched the hell out of my rims two weeks ago. |
steveII
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 07:08 pm: |
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d2 no rubbing?
trek spec is 245-75
hannibal intro spec is 255-70
steveII |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 07:52 pm: |
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Trek spec is that a BFG clone? I am looking for a
good set of MT in the 255/70's , I am too cheep to pay 140 for BFG. any ideas out there |
Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2002 - 09:24 am: |
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Clarance - what were you up to this time? |
Darryl (Smeag)
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2002 - 10:13 am: |
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Took my DII out to the trails with the new 285/75/16 BF MTR KM, I love the looks and ride, no rubbing...Had to adjust turning stops out 1/8" and going to look at the bumpstops tonight.
Darryl |
Michael Noe (Noee)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 07:28 am: |
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Hey Darryl,
What rims did you mount those on? Stock 16"? |
Dave
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2002 - 08:42 am: |
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Anon, maybe try looking at some of the Dunlop's? I have the RT's and they are awesome. |
tricky
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 - 03:20 am: |
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oops, I will repost d2 wheel bearings - anguish in the right area |
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