Thread: 2.7 Vs 3.0 TDV6 is it worth the extra$ ?

Looking at the brochures and the tyre people, it seems that you can get AT tyres for 18" rims (not available on the 3.0) and for 20" rims but not with 19" rims.

Is this what others are finding?

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Looking at the brochures and the tyre people, it seems that you can get AT tyres for 18" rims (not available on the 3.0) and for 20" rims but not with 19" rims.

Is this what others are finding?

Well, 18" rims for the 3.0 are available through me, and yes - plenty of AT's for that rim size. For the 19" rims there are the Pirelli ATR and the GG AT. A few AT's for the 20" such as Cooper LTZ.

Cheers,

Gordon

Regarding the relative acceleration merits of the 2.7 vs the 3.0 another factor may be the torque converter in the trans.
The Jags with the same engines (I know they're slightly different, esp the 2.7) run a torque converter with higher torque multiplication in the 2.7 and also unlock the torque converter at the slightest whiff of extra throttle so the engine instantly revs up into the peak torque band.

In the name of extra fuel economy, lower emissions, blah blah, the 3.0 has a tc with a bit less torque multiplication and will keep the tc locked till very low speeds and just use the torque of the engine to accelerate like a manual box kept in 5th. Unless you nail it to kick down of course
Might be the same issues in the Discos....

Traded my 2.7 LR3 in on a 3 litre RRS recently.
Absolutely no comparison between the engines, the 3 litre gives virtually instantaneous response every time whereas the 2.7 always hesitated. I found that my driving style changed to make allowance for the lag in the 2.7 but getting into the 3 litre really showed it up.
Regards,
Barryp

Originally Posted by garrycol

BFG ATs are LT and now legal in most states.

Garry

What i should have said is there are no LT tyres in 18" size similar diameter to OEM.If you want to go to say 265/65/18 etc,the vehicle will need modifications.....& may not e legal in some states.
I went to 17's and have ordered a set of LT rugged terrains,which is there new tyre.
The Aus BFG site is not much good,better off looking at the US site,but it still doesn't tell you what sizes are available here,which is a PITA.

Originally Posted by scarry

What i should have said is there are no LT tyres in 18" size similar diameter to OEM.If you want to go to say 265/65/18 etc,the vehicle will need modifications.....& may not be legal in some states.

No, you shouldn't need mods to fit the 265/65R18 - it's the same rolling diameter as a 265/70R17, which many people here have fitted to their D3's. Legalities, as you've pointed out, vary from state to state.

Variation in tyre design can often blur the line between LT and P designations. There are some P tyres with 121 loading or higher, some LT's with 117. Sidewall construction materials can now make some P tyres arguably a better choice for a modern 4WD - the Cooper LTZ range comes to mind.

Cheers,

Gordon

Are the discounts at present because of the immenent 8 speed auto and is it worth the wait?

No mention to dealers as of yet that we are getting the 8 spd auto this year or next, future ?????
While the deals are there, it's good to take advantage of them, LR in general only do deals once or twice a year if that.

Have fun :-)