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  1. 3rd March 2022, 11:37 AM #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by shayne86 View Post
    Yeah its a shocker.
    The one endearing thing about that particular hill is that it has a pretty good view from the top of it

    Fitting oversized tyres/wheels to ANY 4WD will adversly affect its onroad performance So it's not only a landrover problem.
    The secret is to fit tyres that give you good offroad capabillity without adversly affecting the overall performance of the vehicle too much.
    I found that the 245/70/16 mickey thompson ATZ P3's (not sure of how many inches they are rated at) fitted to my D2a V8 gave me great offroad capabillity without compromising the onroad performance of her.
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  2. 3rd March 2022, 11:43 AM #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by trout1105 View Post
    The one endearing thing about that particular hill is that it has a pretty good view from the top of it

    Fitting oversized tyres/wheels to ANY 4WD will adversly affect its onroad performance So it's not only a landrover problem.
    The secret is to fit tyres that give you good offroad capabillity without adversly affecting the overall performance of the vehicle too much.
    I found that the 245/70/16 mickey thompson ATZ P3's (not sure of how many inches they are rated at) fitted to my D2a V8 gave me great offroad capabillity without compromising the onroad performance of her.
    I'll second that sentiment regarding the mickey t's. I had a set of all terrains years ago before children and marriage when i had a lot of disposable income.... best tyres ive ever had on any vehicle.

    But yes your right, bigger tyres are going to be a detriment to performance, i just thought a 4L v8 wouldn't be so damn sluggish with 32's.

    I'll keep that tyre size in mind for the near future when the bridgestones die.

    Cheers mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by trout1105 View Post
    I found that the 245/70/16 mickey thompson ATZ P3's (not sure of how many inches they are rated at) fitted to my D2a V8 gave me great offroad capabillity without compromising the onroad performance of her.
    I ran that size on all our D2's,with no issues.Its pretty close to the stock size of 235/70/16.Stock were Michelin XPC,i ran BFG A/T.

    D4 i ran up size about the same % as the D2 increase,no real issues either.
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    I only run micky Thompson ATZ P3 265/75/16 on my 79 series and it does everything g I ask of it.
    I can't see the point of running massive rubber on a 4WD personally
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    Quote Originally Posted by trout1105 View Post
    I only run micky Thompson ATZ P3 265/75/16 on my 79 series and it does everything g I ask of it.
    I can't see the point of running massive rubber on a 4WD personally
    Seems the LC300 has gone to a narrower tyre than the LC200.
    Probably to save fuel?
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    Seems the LC300 has gone to a narrower tyre than the LC200.
    Probably to save fuel?
    The stock tyres fitted on most 4WD's when they leave the showroom are usually crap, the LC300 won't be any different.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    Seems the LC300 has gone to a narrower tyre than the LC200.
    Probably to save fuel?
    The whole car looks narrower
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