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  1. 4th March 2014, 09:56 AM #1
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    Tyre size

    Chaps, I'm currently running Pirelli Scorpion ATR 255/60R/18s on my Disco 3 and thinking about putting the D697s on BUT they aren't available in 255 18 inch, only 265.
    I spoke to a bloke at Bridgestone and he said I could have all sorts of problems if I fitted the 265s.
    What's the general opinion, stick with 255s or move to the 265s?
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  2. 4th March 2014, 10:20 AM #2
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    Grant
    Many members of this forum are running that tyre on 18's.
    I have ordered a set of GOE 18 inch rims and intend to put to put the D697's on.
    This is a on a D4 not sure about a D3.
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    What a load of _____!
    No problem what so ever as you are only going larger marginally.
    ( As long as you are changing all the tyres)
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    As the others have said.
    I am running Yokohama Geolandar AT/S 265/60/18 on my 2008 SE TDV6. They have been on for about 20,000km. The only difference I can see is they make the speedo more accurate, and give me a bit more sidewall.
    No problems. Many people are running the D697 and I probably would have to, but I got an exceptional deal on the Yokos.
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    A small reduction in fuel economy will occur...use a touch more fuel.

    My 285/60-18 use pretty much spot on an extra litre per 100, then the factory 255/55-19....taller and much wider.

    A Wider tyre has a little more resistance, and a taller tyre needs a touch more effort to turn them.

    Brett......
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    Quote Originally Posted by discotwinturbo View Post
    A small reduction in fuel economy will occur...use a touch more fuel.

    My 285/60-18 use pretty much spot on an extra litre per 100, then the factory 255/55-19....taller and much wider.

    A Wider tyre has a little more resistance, and a taller tyre needs a touch more effort to turn them.

    Brett......

    Just like Brett says, there should be limited affect.




    There are plenty of folks on this forum running 285/60/18 on their D4s.


    Occasional scrubbing is the only issue I've read about.


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    285 x 50 x 20

    If 285 x 60 x 18's fit albeit with a little rubbing does anyone know if 285 x 50 x 20's will fit on genuine D4 rims?
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    Hmmm, 10% less sidewall = 28.5mm but add 25.4mm increase in radius. It's only an additional 3mm but it was marginal to start with. Mind you these are theoretical figures.
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    On the std rims, the 285mm width will come _very_ close to the front control arms.

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  10. 5th March 2014, 01:41 PM #10
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    Tyre Size

    Hi Rich,
    I have bought a 2010 Disco 3 and am looking at putting the D697's on my Disco 3 as well.
    It currently has Wrangler 255/60-18's on the back and Continental 255/60-18's on the front. The Continentals are still in good condition.
    You commented that it would be fine to change to 265/60-18's so long as all tyres are changed.
    What would be the implications if I moved the Continentals to the rear and put two new D697's on the front?
    thanks, Divot


    Quote Originally Posted by ~Rich~ View Post
    What a load of _____!
    No problem what so ever as you are only going larger marginally.
    ( As long as you are changing all the tyres)
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