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fredblondieau
 


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Would 265/65R18 tyres fit?

Hi guys,

I would like to put some good "mixed usage" tyres on my D3, equipped with 18" rims

A friend of mine spoke of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO, but it appears that they only exist in 265/65R18 Confused http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/all-terrain-t-a-ko/44.html: do you reckon they would fit?

Otherwise, what other choice could you suggest?

In more standard 255/60 R18 specs I found General AT2 ... What do you think of them?


Thanks a lot,

Frederic
  
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OursBlanc
 


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Hi Fred

The BF seems to be the reference for all 4x4 people. I've found some interesting thread in forum dedicated to land rovers. Even in this one, beacuse I see that someone is wearing AT2 recently.

Nevertheless, AT2 seems to be a few under the BF goodrich (specially in the heavy mud) except on road where it seems to be more silencious.

Now, it depends of the use you wanna do with it. As I use to drive on sand, trails, light mud, the description seems to fit my requirements.
And Im' very happy to know that they are available now, because I've to change my GY HP AW (Good tire anyway).

regards
  
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The load index is fine, but the speed rating is way down. Not sure if that is a problem in your country? I have the Grabber AT2s and I'm very impressed with them both on road and off.
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R speed rating is fine unless you drive over 106Mph
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fredblondieau
 


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Thanks OursBlanc,

I'll have to deal with deep mud, but at the same time I don't want to loose onroad comfort too much...
Yeah I know: that's the "the quadrature of the circle"... Confused
  
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Thanks NoDo$h and Slimer
On some rare occasions I must admit I drove over 106 Mph (170Km/h) Embarassed , but If I have to choose, I'd rather get true all terrain tyres... (and keep my licence) Rolling Eyes

but does the BF actually FIT a D3 (18" rims)?

thanks
fred
  
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In Belgium they're NOT legal for the speed index is too low.

Go for the General Grabber AT2's, they exist in the correct 18inch size AND are available Wink
  
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fredblondieau
 


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dldisco3 wrote:
In Belgium they're NOT legal for the speed index is too low.

Go for the General Grabber AT2's, they exist in the correct 18inch size AND are available Wink


Thanks dldisco3, I just didn't know that there were legal - and illegal - speed indexes ! Shocked

Do you reckon a General Grabber AT2 255/55R18 is mandatory for a Disco3, or a 255/60 R18 would also fit ? (as if I am not wrong, a 60 size would offer better shock absorbing properties?)
  
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the 255/55 AT2 isn't load rated for the D3.

It's the new 255/60 AT2 that is properly rated for the D3 and has the proper rolling radius too. Smile
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fredblondieau
 


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bkehoe wrote:
the 255/55 AT2 isn't load rated for the D3.

It's the new 255/60 AT2 that is properly rated for the D3 and has the proper rolling radius too. Smile


Thanks for the great info bkehoe! Razz Excellent!! Thumbs Up
  
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Nwoods has put together a great LR3/Disco III tire page. It can be found here:

http://blog.nextstepdesigns.com/?p=46
 David
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fredblondieau
 


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dbregman wrote:
Nwoods has put together a great LR3/Disco III tire page. It can be found here:

http://blog.nextstepdesigns.com/?p=46


Interesting! Thanks David! Thumbs Up
  
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Hi guys

I'm sorry to say that, but it seems that the speed index of the Grabber AT2 is now H and not T as said previously in this thread.

In my D3 book, it's aid that the speed index should be at least H. ACtually, I've some GY AW, and the speed index is V, with a UTQG, 430 A A. The wear is correct. I will probably change my tires before end of june after 45 000 km or more...
  
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H is fine - 130MPH, more than the D3 can go anyway Wink
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fredblondieau wrote:
but does the BF actually FIT a D3 (18" rims)?

thanks
fred

I have them on my car and they fit fine. No problem with the rim, or the car. The only small thing is on the front of the rear wheel wells there is a smal "hump" in the plastic that rubs under full stuff, and deep cornering. It eventually clearances itself. BFG has always been @ the top of my tire scale. NO surprises. Tops Off, and On road.
  
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