Finally AT tyres for 18 inch wheels

[oznut]

Hi all
First time poster, long time lurker.

Thought this might be of interest as I have been looking for all terrain tyres in 18 inch but to no avail until recently. I have received confirmation from General Tyres that they will start producing tyres in 235/60R18 for their AT range of tyres from the second half of this year. That is the good news. The bad news is they have not decided whether they will bring it into Australia. They will make that decision in July.

I know that 17inches wheels are better off road but I did not wish to purchase some expensive LR 17' rims so this is good news for me and hopefully, for those of you too that are in the same boat.

Regards
Oznut

[mikehzz]

You can get Pirelli Scorpion ATR in 255/55/18. Around the same rolling diameter as 235/60/18 so legal. They get good reviews. I think I read somewhere on here that others have put 255 or 265 on without rubbing.

[oznut]

Thanks Mike (I have followed and following your threads with interest... 8o))

I rather prefer to keep it to the original size (ideally 17' would have been better I guess but FL2 SD4 SE MY13 only comes in 18'). Besides I read that the lower the profile the worse it is for offroading. I am new to 4WD and new to LR (1.5 mth)..8o) ...waiting to attend the LR Experience day in May.

[oznut]

Hi all,
Just got confirmation from General tyres that the General Grabber AT tyres in 235/60 R18 size will be stocked in Australia late this year or early next year...Wahoo...rejoice those with 18 inch rims..

[davidsonsm]

I've got bf goodrich at's in 18". Have you tried to get them in the size you require.

[oznut]

Thanks ..last time I checked (admittedly about 6 mths ago), BF Goodrich did not have an AT tyre in 235/60... But I will check again..thanks for the heads up.

Edited update: I just check the BF website, still no 235/60, what size did you install on your FL2?

[BigJon]

. Besides I read that the lower the profile the worse it is for offroading.

If a tyre has a wider section and a lower profile the sidewall height could well be the same as a narrower tyre with a taller profile. Mike mentioned the 255/55 18 as having the same rolling diameter as the 235/60 18. To get the same rolling diameter you need to have the same sidewall height.

Don't make the mistake of assuming the profile as designated on the tyre relates directly to sidewall height. It is a measure of the sidewall, but expressed as a percentage of the width of the tyre.

[YOLO]

Can anyone confirm if you can put a 255 width tyre on the original rim where 235s are already on?

[mikehzz]

I recall someone putting 255 width on theirs and saying it fitted. I have 245 on and it gets close to the shock width wise and 255 would be 5mm closer again. A friendly tyre place might let you try it on a slow day? The fronts are the main to try.

[davidsonsm]

Thanks ..last time I checked (admittedly about 6 mths ago), BF Goodrich did not have an AT tyre in 235/60... But I will check again..thanks for the heads up.

Edited update: I just check the BF website, still no 235/60, what size did you install on your FL2?

My bf's were on a P38 (265/65/18). Just thought they'd be your best bet. Great tyres and usually a myriad of options.

[mikehzz]

My bf's were on a P38 (265/65/18). Just thought they'd be your best bet. Great tyres and usually a myriad of options.

There's not a hope in hell of them fitting on an FL2 :)

[davidsonsm]

Yep. I realise that. Just thinking bfg would have an option for a freelander.

But with 18" rims, the black hoop gets a little restricted with options.

[oznut]

But with 18" rims, the black hoop gets a little restricted with options.

Hence why you can understand how "excited" I am with the prospect of General bringing in the Grabber all terrain tyres in the size that I rather install in my FL2 .. :)

Lots of road tyres in the size but no all terrain until General releases it. It is already sold in Europe.

Btw., thanks for your post though.

[mikehzz]

Can anyone confirm if you can put a 255 width tyre on the original rim where 235s are already on?

255's in 18" General Grabbers here-
Freel2.com - View topic - Set of 255/60/18 General Grabbers AT2's Installed (http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic12846.html?highlight=255)
A bit of a tight fit?

[oznut]

If interested, just got confirmation from Continental that the General Grabber AT tyres in 235/60 R18 will hit the shops by 1/4/14 ...they are still working out price though..but it is in transit ...

[Redback]

Just so your aware, the GG ATs are not LT construction, if you want LT you have to go to another brand.

Baz.

[oznut]

Thanks Baz but with limited choices of tyres in the 235/60 18 profile ..not many options available..

[spitzstick]

Hi Folks
I am about to get fitted Hankook 325 /60 / 18. A/T by jax tyres shall let you know how I go.
Roger

[spitzstick]

Whoops should be 235/60/18 of course
Roger

[oznut]

Thanks Roger.. Please give us a quick review once installed... I will be keen to know.. From what I read, it has a pretty good wrap.

[Bunce]

Hi Guys just checking in to see if the general grabber is still available in 235/60r18?

[discojools]

I'm looking for 235/60/18 tyres for wife's Freelander which negotiates dirt roads every day.Fed up with Continentals having had 2 sidewall punctures and a few other punctures. Just no good on the dirt.
Have found some Toyo Open Country H/Ts in the right size. Anybody fitted these? Are there any other options? Have had GG ATs on my Discovery and found them way too noisy so would prefer not to fit them.
Have Scorpion ATRs on my Sport and love them but the only size that comes close for the Freelander is 255/60/18.. I wonder if there is a problem with that size on the Freelander.

[MrCoconutcurry]

I've only just got my FL2 not too long ago and only just found this forum.

I assume you've find a solution in all that time but I thought I'd type this out either way for others that may get here through Google or something.

I'm installing 235/60R18's General Grabber Ats on my FL2 tomorrow through Bob Jane in Brissy - they say they can normally get them delivered in a couple days and he made it sound like there was plenty in stock.

General Tire - Tyres - Bob Jane T-Marts (http://www.bobjane.com.au/tyres/general-tire/)

[Scotland]

Back home in SW WA after many years os and just bought a good 2010 FL2 HSE as a good all rounder a bit of camping surfing fishing etc with the kids. Will need new tyres soon, looking through your forums to see what you guys reckon. Was planning to do the usual and go back to 17" rims with bfg at for the sand and mud down here but looks like in Aus 17" rims hard to find so next option find a good tyre to fit the 18". Seems like very few options. People recommending me Cooper Zeon ltz as a crossover...Anyone had them on a Freelander?

Second question, need a roof rack and hearing good things about Frontrunner slimline racks but never had one. Look great online.. but a little expensive. Any feedback? Ours Will take a beating.

Thanks, excellent forum
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FL2 TD4 HSE
2008 Discovery 3 TD S (ex)
2007 FL2 TD4 SE (ex)
2003 RR HSE (ex)
1998 Discovery 2 v8 (ex)

[Scotland]

I've only just got my FL2 not too long ago and only just found this forum.

I assume you've find a solution in all that time but I thought I'd type this out either way for others that may get here through Google or something.

I'm installing 235/60R18's General Grabber Ats on my FL2 tomorrow through Bob Jane in Brissy - they say they can normally get them delivered in a couple days and he made it sound like there was plenty in stock.

General Tire - Tyres - Bob Jane T-Marts (http://www.bobjane.com.au/tyres/general-tire/)
Mr coconutcurry - did you go for the Grabber AT or AT2 ?
Thanks

[MrCoconutcurry]

Mr coconutcurry - did you go for the Grabber AT or AT2 ?
Thanks

I went for the AT. Less aggressive pattern but I've heard it's far quiter on the motorways where I'll be spending most of my time. It's going quite well so far - noise is expectantly louder than the Couragia FX but the handling at high speed feels just as fluent.

Only tested it on Sand at Bribie Island in terms of off-road. 20psi and even the soft dry parts were super easy to glide over. But this may be a factor of how good the FL2 is on sand as opposed to the tyres.

[Phideaux]

Since getting these (once) at a bargain price of $210 ea (still possible to internet-search for about $270, delivered and fitted), I've never wanted to use anything else. On-road, they are remarkably secure; off-road - particularly in greasy conditions - they are exceptional. Plus being quieter, unless they aren't 'rotated' front><back, when they can get a peculiar sticky-hum at 110kph (rear tyres).
The weakness is, of course, wear. They only seem to last 30-40,000km - but the improvement in braking distance probably pays for that in a single avoided accident.

[russ55]

Gidday Rog- anything to report?