18' AT tyres for SE D3 (a good news story for a change!)

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Originally Posted by NomadicD3

Hey Sniegy.I've been looking for new boots for the disco3 and i assume that if your 265/70/17's fit the D4 then they will fit a D3?? I was told that they will rub when on full lock at normal driving height? Is this not the case? It's be great if they were to fit.
thanks

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Hi NomadicD3,
I havent fittted them yet, but a friend (who has the identical rim/tyre combo on an 09MY D3) has said that they do just marginally touch at full lock. I think i can live with that.

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Originally Posted by oldsalt

Hey Sniegy, where did you get your rims painted ? ... my 18" chrome ones are getting a bit "ratty" and I'm considering a colour change for 'em ....
cheers.

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Hi Oldsalt,
Mine were painted at the panel shop we use for work.
"Corso Body Works" in South Melbourne.
They are a Matt Black finish, But you can basically get any color you like.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by roamer

Mac is the man to contact
I emailed him for shipping costs on pirelli atr 255\55\19, reply next day on cost,
I did transfer later that day, next morning tyres had been picked up by FED EX, and should be here within the week :D :D
I did do a quick check with Bob Jane ,not in stock and $150 more per tyre, even after delivery to regional Qld ,:o ya gotta wonder.
Cheers Ken

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Been trying for a couple of weeks locally to get tyres (Pirelli Scorpion ATRs 255/60/18s x 4) for my D3 with no luck as they are not even in stock with Pirelli Australia.

So I contacted Mac late last night and had a full quote this a.m. for US$240 each (half Oz price !!) and post US$375. Now just to find a cheap fitter in Brisbane...anyone know where is best?

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Originally Posted by steved01

Been trying for a couple of weeks locally to get tyres (Pirelli Scorpion ATRs 255/60/18s x 4) for my D3 with no luck as they are not even in stock with Pirelli Australia.

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Pirelli Aust no longer list any ATRs on their website.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Pirelli Aust no longer list any ATRs on their website.

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I've been told by several different tyre dealers that they are just out of production with up to a 10 week wait? Austral in Brisbane could only get one pirelli (WTF) and are now recommending Yoko Geo ATS.

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Originally Posted by steved01

I've been told by several different tyre dealers that they are just out of production with up to a 10 week wait? Austral in Brisbane could only get one pirelli (WTF) and are now recommending Yoko Geo ATS.

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ULR in Malvern Vic have a fair stock at the moment, but I assume they will sell reasonably quickly.
Cheers, Craig

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Originally Posted by Disco4SE

ULR in Malvern Vic have a fair stock at the moment, but I assume they will sell reasonably quickly.
Cheers, Craig

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Not so handy for Brisbane !!

Hey Steve,
I was at ULR Malvern today.
It is the 19" ATR's that they have heaps of stock of, not the 18's

Cheers, Craig

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Originally Posted by steved01

Austral in Brisbane .... are now recommending Yoko Geo ATS.

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I think these will do me just fine for my everyday tyre in LT245/70-17 (LI 119) but I wont be buying them in Oz. I was quoted locally $430 f&b each and told that they are expensive because of the unusual size. Tirerack is showing only $143 in the US. I can fit them myself with only freight and balancing as extras.

Sorry.. can't help myself... looking at the thread title...

Why would anyone want to fit 18 foot tyres to a D3? :wasntme:

Just a quick one -

Noticed that Yokohama do a 265/60R18 Geolander A/T-S - anyone have any knowledge of them? Would a 265 tyre rub in the wheel arches?

Cheers!