LT tyre for 18" rims

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

"LT" doesn't mean a tyre is indestructible. Likewise "P" doesn't necessarily mean a tyre is rubbish. I've got quite a database of 18" rim customers and I try to follow up what people fit and how they find them.

The latest Bridgestone LT's are relatively new, but so far yes, they seem to be an excellent tyre. Other makes in 18" which I've never heard complaints against are the Mickey Thompson STZ, the Goodyear Silent Armor and the Cooper Zeon LTZ.

I've heard of a few of the others, most "P", one LT, causing problems, but in most instances I can't tell if that's the tyre or plain bad luck.

Cheers,

Gordon

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Thanks Gordon, appreciate it.

Kev.

There was a thread a while back with cross sectional cuts of the tyres.

The D697 has a LOT more rubber where it matters..

In the 265/60R18 size, the Mickey T has the best off-road traction (of the ones I mentioned). In the 285/60R18 the Cooper Zeon LTZ has to be the choice, and probably the best AT offroad. If you want to go harder, the LT275/65R18 Maxxis BigHorn is the best off-road traction tyre available that will fit, but you need a lot of mods and somewhere to put the spare.

Cheers,

Gordon

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

In the 265/60R18 size, the Mickey T has the best off-road traction (of the ones I mentioned). In the 285/60R18 the Cooper Zeon LTZ has to be the choice, and probably the best AT offroad. If you want to go harder, the LT275/65R18 Maxxis BigHorn is the best off-road traction tyre available that will fit, but you need a lot of mods and somewhere to put the spare.

Cheers,

Gordon

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Thanks Gordon,

How much modification is 'slight' when talking about the Cooper LTZ fitting....its a fair whack wider than the standard shoe?

Cheers,

Kev.

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Originally Posted by Celtoid

Thanks Gordon,

How much modification is 'slight' when talking about the Cooper LTZ fitting....its a fair whack wider than the standard shoe?

Cheers,

Kev.

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I have made no mods to my Cooper 285/60-18's but there is a slight rub at full lock. Gordon told me about a fix for that, but it will reduce turning circle. When I get some time I will modify but its not biggy.

Brett....

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Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

I have made no mods to my Cooper 285/60-18's but there is a slight rub at full lock. Gordon told me about a fix for that, but it will reduce turning circle. When I get some time I will modify but its not biggy.

Brett....

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Hey Brett,

Thanks for that.

Happy with the tyres?

Cheers,

Kev.

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Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

I have made no mods to my Cooper 285/60-18's but there is a slight rub at full lock. Gordon told me about a fix for that, but it will reduce turning circle. When I get some time I will modify but its not biggy.

Brett....

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Brett, do you get the rub at all heights? Including with the LLAMS?

I ask as I've got a set of LTZs to put on my D3.

Tire Rack don't stock Cooper Tyres (or Tires).....:confused:

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Originally Posted by sheerluck

Brett, do you get the rub at all heights? Including with the LLAMS?

I ask as I've got a set of LTZs to put on my D3.

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The 285/60R18's don't rub on the front on a D3, only the 2010+ models. On a D4 or D3 there is a slight rub at the rear when at full compression, as there is for the 265/70R17 and 265/65R18.

Cheers,

Gordon

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Originally Posted by Celtoid

Hey Brett,

Thanks for that.

Happy with the tyres?

Cheers,

Kev.

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Very happy!

They have copped a lot in their short life to date. Plenty of low pressures, getting air, crappy rock strewn roads, heaps of corrugations, and have performed well in rock crawl situations. Also good at climbing tree stumps for picture posing.

Very happy I went for the larger tyres as its transformed the D4.

Brett.....