Tyres

msteen · 16th November 2009, 05:05 PM

Once I have fitted the lift kit and my current tires have worn out, what spec tires as in size would be most suitable for some 4x4ing.

As my current tires are 255 x 75 x R18 is it possible to go wider than that without guard rolling?

**disco_thrasher** · 16th November 2009, 06:38 PM

a few of us are running 285/75/16 with very minamal rubbing if any another very popular tyre is ???/85/16 i forget i am sure some one will fill in my question marks ,i would def leave that 18 stuff no good i say
do a search you should find loads of info on D2 tyre options
cheers kelvin

**stevep84** · 16th November 2009, 07:40 PM

235/85R16 would be the size you're referring to.

**disco_thrasher** · 16th November 2009, 07:54 PM

yip thats it thanks

**TerryO** · 16th November 2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by msteen

Once I have fitted the lift kit and my current tires have worn out, what spec tires as in size would be most suitable for some 4x4ing.

As my current tires are 255 x 75 x R18 is it possible to go wider than that without guard rolling?

A question if you don't mind MSteen, you said your present tyres are 255x75x18, that being the case what brand are they?

As I have been unable to find to many higher profile tyres then 60's or 65's to fit 18's.

cheers,
Terry

fingerscrossed · 16th November 2009, 11:56 PM

Look into general grabbers for your 18s. I've got them and am impressed, similar tread pattern and look to BFG all-terrain tyre.

Very limited options if you're chasing an all terrain tyre on 18s

**Hendrik** · 17th November 2009, 12:07 AM

If you can get your hands on 2nd set of 16's, a popular size is 265/75/16 or 245/75/16. The 265 is a similar diameter to the 235/85, however it is a wider tyre which is what I prefer personally.

**discowhite** · 17th November 2009, 08:13 AM

if it has 18's then its probably got ACE, if so ive heard that too much side wall in an ACE equipped D2 dose nasty things to the ACE system, ie makes it work way to hard to counteract the side wall movement.

and 255 75 r18 is a 33'' tyre. ide say its a typo and should be 255 55 r18(29'' standard size)

a better option would be to put 17'' D3 rims on as there are plenty of sizes available compaired to the 18's.

cheers phil

msteen · 17th November 2009, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by TerryO

A question if you don't mind MSteen, you said your present tyres are 255x75x18, that being the case what brand are they?

As I have been unable to find to many higher profile tyres then 60's or 65's to fit 18's.

cheers,
Terry

Sorry guys, didn't realise the typo. The tires currently on the car are 255 55 R18.

Thanks for all the replys

midal · 17th November 2009, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by discowhite

if it has 18's then its probably got ACE, if so ive heard that too much side wall in an ACE equipped D2 dose nasty things to the ACE system, ie makes it work way to hard to counteract the side wall movement.

and 255 75 r18 is a 33'' tyre. ide say its a typo and should be 255 55 r18(29'' standard size)

a better option would be to put 17'' D3 rims on as there are plenty of sizes available compaired to the 18's.

cheers phil

Apologies for possible hijack here but that issue of the ACE system and too much sidewall is interesting. I've had a 2" lift and contemplating some bigger rubber, nothing outrageous, but I've had no problems with ACE and don't want to create any....can anyone offer more info on this issue please?

Cheers
Mick

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