TD6 tyre size

[Summiitt]

Probably an old question, but I'm up for new tyres on my 04 rangie, has anyone fitted a slightly higher profile tyre, or knows if it's possible? Standard 255/55/18 are on at the moment, and heading towards general grabbers as a replacement, but would like a little sidewall height. This vehicle has replaced a 110 puma, so I want some tyres that work in the bush, well, work as well as 18s will in the bush!

[harlie]

255/55r18 are not the standard size, they were on D2 and RRS. 255/60 is standard for L322 and D3/4.

Legally 265/60 is it and there's a lot more choice. and it doesn't sound like much of an increase, but park beside a car with standard tyres and they look very different.

[jx2mad]

I have just fitted 265.60.18 on my L322. Changed rims from 20" to 18" and got rid of the low profile tyres. Does not affect speedo calibrations.Jim

[peter g]

Hi, refer thread "18" Tyre choice" - back 3 pages, and my comments 16 Mar 12
Peter

[33chinacars]

Stock L322 sizes are 255/60-18, 255/55-19 & 255/50-20. If my TD6 is anything to go on 265/60-18 should make you speedo spot on

Gary

[peter g]

Hi Gary
Speedo's obviously vary a bit, on new 265/65/18's my TD6 shows 100 at 96 k's and on new 265/65/18's it is spot on. ( I use both, and save the 65's for outback trips)
Peter

[peter g]

Oops just realised I made a mistake, the first tyres lmentioned above are 265/60/18's not 65 profile.
Peter

[Summiitt]

Thanks for the info, I just noticed that Mickey Thompson does a 265/60/18 stz? Anyone got these? I'm still thinking that for $275 ea, the gg 2 are well worth trying in a 255/60/18, that's a big saving on other brands at $400+

[Daniel]

Thanks for the info, I just noticed that Mickey Thompson does a 265/60/18 stz? Anyone got these? I'm still thinking that for $275 ea, the gg 2 are well worth trying in a 255/60/18, that's a big saving on other brands at $400+

OK I'm stumped what does "gg 2" mean?

I've gone through about 4 sets of Falken 265/60/18 on my 2005 td6 L322 but now am retiring the truck from taxi duties to work duties and need to go to something more heavy duty.

What is the largest tyre anyone has used with some chunky tread as well?

I have tried Cooper tyres in the past but they were absolutely hopeless - even the Falkens lasted longer and more reliable as well!

[Scouse]

OK I'm stumped what does "gg 2" mean?

General Grabber 2:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/674.jpg

[Summiitt]

Just got the new GG2 fitted up to the rangie, 255/60/18 no real increase in noise, will keep you guys posted as to how they perform.

[101RRS]

Tim - where did you get them from. When I have priced them Jax at Fyshwick were giving good pricing.

Also it looks as if you went for the older AT2 rather than the newer AT - any particular reason?

[Daniel]

Just got the new GG2 fitted up to the rangie, 255/60/18 ....

Do they not come in 265/60/18??
What price?

my local quotes are -
Cooper AT3 $405
Mickey Thompson STZ $420
Yokohama ATS $415
all being for the 265/60/18. as I run now.

For the highway pattern Falkens I pay $305.

[Summiitt]

I was under the impression that these were the new tyre? got them from Dickson tyres as they are a contenential agent, stuck with the 255/60/18 as this is the standard size and couldnt get any info on a wider tyre and isssues with size/rubbing. Paid $275 each which was comparible with all of the jax outlets

[101RRS]

That is the price that tends to be quoted.

Here is a thread on the ATs - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/136499-new-general-grabber.html

The AT2 though gets a good write up though.

Garry

[Daniel]

I ......, stuck with the 255/60/18 as this is the standard size and couldnt get any info on a wider tyre and isssues with size/rubbing. .................



265/60/18 is the tyre size that will achieve the closest to the standard rolling diameter designed for the L322.

I've been running 265/60/18 for years on my truck (L322) and there is no issue with "rubbing" etc.

The speedo shows a more accurate reading with 265/60/18 than with 255/60/18.

[Daniel]

255/60/18 General Grabber AT & General Grabber AT2 are both available

AT is a tamer less aggressive tread pattern - see attached pics - I'd include as thumbnails if I knew how to.

- my local JAX dealer is quoting $260 fitted & balanced

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[Summiitt]

I decided to go for the AT2 because it was still an all terrain and guys that I had spoken to had a great run out west with them, and I also didn't want to put a set of muddies on the rangie, that's what my 130 puma with Mickey thompson mtz are for!:)