Thread: Which ones?

The 265/60R18 Bridgestones should be around 775mm, so smaller than the 285/60R18's. The larger size will only fit the spare wheel well if deflated, and the tow hitch will be a tight fit!

Cheers,

Gordon

Thanks Gordon, but I meant 26565R18 BFGs not 60. I think they are the same dia as the Coopers.

Originally Posted by tony_s

Thanks Gordon, but I meant 26565R18 BFGs not 60. I think they are the same dia as the Coopers.

The BFG are slightly taller....but they are LT's I think. The coopers do have strong side walls though.

Only thing that steered me away from them is that the 285/60-18 are ever so slightly more available.

Being slightly taller the BFG will rub a little more on the chassis on full lock.

I do like the wider foot print of my Coopers. I have hammered them hard so far, and have not let me down....not that I expected them to as I have been very happy with my Coopers over the past 12 years. But I am anal about tyre pressures.

Brett...

Many thanks Brett. Are the Coopers ok on a car without LAMS? And do they affect the turning circle at all? And does one fit underneath?
Tony

Yes you can drive around on most roads without LLAMS or Rods, only when you need more wheel travel such as rough / rocky terrain is LLAMS or Rods of benefit for more clearance.

They don't really affect the turning circle but it is best to move the wiring loom on the front chassis rail a little to up on top to stop the tyre from damaging it.

Be aware that they are oversize and in some states not legal.

I used to fit a LTZ under the back deflated until I got the RWC.

Either Llams or rods are very useful for sand dune driving where often you need to be able to stay above 60 kph and also be at off road height.

cheers,
Terry

Originally Posted by tony_s

I have a D4 in need of new tyres. I seem to be heading for BFG26560R18 or Cooper Zeon LTZ 28560R18. Both are about 800 dia ie about 30mm bigger than the original Goodyears.
What do you reckon?

Tony,
Where will you be using the D4?

Is it a 2.7L or 3L?

If you're only going on odd weekends away, mild AT's would suit. If you have something else in mind, let us know. If you're just driving about Sydney...

Hi Jonesy
Yes, using the D4 2.7 for a variety of trips/surfaces usually towing an offroad camper (Vista Crossover). Planning on a some travel in the short term to corner country and possibly Kimberley.
Tony