Thread: New D697s fitted

Hmmm starting to second guess the 285 60s now. Lucky i only paid $1020 for 5. Hopefully the egr block helps pick it up a bit...

All opinion - just prepare accordingly.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Hmmm starting to second guess the 285 60s now. Lucky i only paid $1020 for 5. Hopefully the egr block helps pick it up a bit...

I have 2 sets of 285/60R18 and a set of 275/65R18, plus two sets of STD 255/55R19. With the 2.7 ltr D3, I noticed the lowered performance and slightly more wheel scramble off-road. With the 3 ltr D4 and Sport on the 285's, there was no noticeable change in traction control, and little in it on-road. Fuel consumption increased though.

The 275/65R18 is a different story, but a slight change to the way you approach off road driving lessens the impact.

Cheers

Gordon

Originally Posted by gghaggis

I have 2 sets of 285/60R18 and a set of 275/65R18, plus two sets of STD 255/55R19. With the 2.7 ltr D3, I noticed the lowered performance and slightly more wheel scramble off-road. With the 3 ltr D4 and Sport on the 285's, there was no noticeable change in traction control, and little in it on-road. Fuel consumption increased though. The 275/65R18 is a different story, but a slight change to the way you approach off road driving lessens the impact. Cheers Gordon

Gordon, what do you mean by wheel scramble Offroad?

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On severe rock climbs, the D3 traction system couldn't quite control wheel spin with the 285/60R18 tyres. The D4 has a better braking system hence better traction control.

Cheers

Gordon

Originally Posted by gghaggis

On severe rock climbs, the D3 traction system couldn't quite control wheel spin with the 285/60R18 tyres. The D4 has a better braking system hence better traction control. Cheers Gordon

Ah thanks, it was raising concerns for me

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Could someone please explain why you rotate the wheels when Land Rover advises against it.
David

Originally Posted by David47

Could someone please explain why you rotate the wheels when Land Rover advises against it.

David

I don't, never have, never will and always get even wear out of my rubber...

I do run 3-4 psi above placard rating all the time though as I have a lot of gear fitted.

Just today ran a tread gauge over my tyres..

All equal at 7mm of tread per tyre inner/centre/outer for all 4 road tyres. Spare is at 9mm (new; never roaded)