Tyre options D3 18"

[hpal]

I'm new to the 2007 D3 SE, it's got nearly worn out 265 60 18 yokohama's and I want to do a little bit of off-roading and get some extra height either by suspension lift or bigger tyres. I have a few options I'm throwing around.

Get a play set of A/T tyres and a road set and change them when necessary (sounds like a pain). May still have rubbing issues if play tyres are bigger
Put some same size A/T's on then I wont have to change the size of the spare tyre (i like the monsta A/T) and get a set of GOE rubber rods to lift it further. Plus a set of sliders to protect the sills.
Put a bigger set of tyres on, but there are concerns of rubbing. I have rear A/C and dont want to move the lines. I like 265 65 18 size and dont want to go much wider but tyre choice is limited and expensive I dont want to go more than $250 or so per corner.
Are the GOE rods a good/cheap solution for a bit of lift when needed?
any other suggestions?

Cheers

[loanrangie]

I went with the Monsta's in A/T's and 265/60/18, dont really need bigger and if you want a lift get some GOE rods or a Llams kit.

[Lockee]

Looking at the MT Monsta now

[hpal]

I went with the Monsta's in A/T's and 265/60/18, dont really need bigger and if you want a lift get some GOE rods or a Llams kit.
Good advice thanks mate. For simplicity I reckon that’s the go, have you had experience with the GOE rods? Those plus some sliders will make it better off road

[loanrangie]

The rods are sitting in my glovebox ready to go.

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[Disco3Cat09]

I have a 2007 SE with 18's and run Cooper AT3's in 265/60/18.

Done a little off roading in them but not heaps. Happy with the ride quality and noise.

[rar110]

I have a 2007 SE with 18's and run Cooper AT3's in 265/60/18.

Done a little off roading in them but not heaps. Happy with the ride quality and noise.

I have the same. At high end of inflation range and they aquaplane on wet roads. On last trip I had a stone puncture right in the middle of the treat from a 80km speed gravel road. I won’t buy Coopers again.

Ive met others who love their longevity on bitumen.

[Lockee]

I have the same. At high end of inflation range and they aquaplane on wet roads. On last trip I had a stone puncture right in the middle of the treat from a 80km speed gravel road. I won’t buy Coopers again.

Ive met others who love their longevity on bitumen.

What pressure do you run?

Having worked for a different American Tyre company that used same factory, have found that they work generally at a lower pressure due to their increased load capacity designed for F350s

[hpal]

The rods are sitting in my glovebox ready to go.

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😆 send me a pm if you want to sell them on!

[loanrangie]

No mate, will be keeping them for now.

[rar110]

What pressure do you run?

Having worked for a different American Tyre company that used same factory, have found that they work generally at a lower pressure due to their increased load capacity designed for F350s

42 F & 45 R PSI from memory. Dropped back to 35 & 37 PSI.

Despite only doing about 5-10,000km one has developed a whiring noise like a failing bearing. It’s the tyre it disappears when I swap or rotate tyres.

I generally change over to my 2nd set of wheels with 19” Winrun cheapo HTs when 18s are not required. The cheapo Winruns were supposed to be an interim tyre. But I rate them on road and gravel tracks. Never had a flat, slipping or noise issue.

[Lockee]

42 F & 45 R PSI from memory. Dropped back to 35 & 37 PSI.

Despite only doing about 5-10,000km one has developed a whiring noise like a failing bearing. It’s the tyre it disappears when I swap or rotate tyres.

I generally change over to my 2nd set of wheels with 19” Winrun cheapo HTs when 18s are not required. The cheapo Winruns were supposed to be an interim tyre. But I rate them on road and gravel tracks. Never had a flat, slipping or noise issue.

I would say the initial pressures are too high

[Lockee]

And I would rather a Tyre with good grip and performance rather than huge kilometres. Normally move my tyres on when they are down to 60 percent

[hpal]

So after doing some mild off-roading the other day and bending my side steps, i'm thinking a road set with standard tyres, I picked up a set of 4 mags and near new tyres for $500, and have a set of play tyres as well. I reckon a set of 17's with some larger than standard tyres, maybe muddies, plus the lift rods and it will be nearly unstoppable! [smilebigeye]

Motivation was also watching the youtube vid of Monkey gum trail with the D2, D3 (looks same as mine) and a Patrol. Would like to do that track.

[DNB]

Yep, I have the GOE Rocksliders and the GOE Lift Rods (and bought the GOE Air Compressor Cover and did 3 days training with Gordon from GOE too)...... I installed all the parts myself and they work great, though I have to admit, I've only ever used the Lift Rods just the once.

Here is a pic whilst using the Lift Rods and showing the Rocksliders.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/03/108.jpg