Ok so i ended up putting some 32's on my factory 18 inch rims (275-65-18) and the car feels absolutely gutless! Is this normal?
It is high mileage at 280,000 but in good condition. Doesn't burn fluid or get hot etc etc. I knew there would be a bit of a performance drop but i was not expecting this much of a drop compared to my other set of 16's with 31's.
Can't even accelerate up the slightest incline to the point where it was becoming embarrassing. Pretty sure it even kicked back down to 2nd and hit 4000rpm for about 30 seconds which was enough barely maintain 90kmph-ish.
Has anyone else been through this or should be looking at refreshing the old motor?
Cheers everyone.
LordRover
SubscriberCan a TD5 guy throw my 2 bob's worth in? I'm surprised. The difference is only 3.2% ( speedo diff ). It would be observable, but not hugely so. Has it also affected braking as noticeably? If not then I suggest something else could be in play.
If I may relate, I went from 34s to 38s on my already gutless OKA. The difference is definitely there, but not as bad as you are describing.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
Yeah braking was definately another noticeable drop. Maybe the tyres are a lot heavier than i expected and I'm just not used to itOriginally Posted by Tins
Swaggie
I couldn't really see, but the tyre size difference isnt all that big. I was wondering if you had changed tyre patterns as that can make a pretty big difference.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
LordRover
SubscriberIt's a function of leverage, and if you are sensitive to it you can even notice it replacing worn tyres with new ones of the same type/size. 3.2% isn't much though.
18" rims should have less tyre than 16", not more imo. Tricky one.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
LordRover
SubscriberRolling resistance, you mean? Yeah, can play a part.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
100% agree. Although when i chucked them on they were fairly weighty. They are Hancook Dynapro MT's for reference.
Maybe just a combination of old motor and heavier/larger tyres.
Swaggie
Yep, jumping between my D2 Td5 and D1 V8, the V8 is far more sensitive to loads and that type of thing. Some tyres just drag everywhere.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
LordRover
SubscriberThe V8s can get tired. Which one is it? Maybe just some better breathing might help. I know the older 8s would wear the cam out, but I don't know if that applies to the 4.0/.6
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
Its an 04 facelift model with 4.0 and according to the vin its a low compression block. Roughly 280k on the clock.
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