Thread: 19" Maxxis AT Tyres

..,arghhh but the second Moose test of Hilux this week showed more stable handling with smaller diameter rim and higher sidewall compared to first run...food for thought hey. Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

..,arghhh but the second Moose test of Hilux this week showed more stable handling with smaller diameter rim and higher sidewall compared to first run...food for thought hey. Cheers

Ha the thing still wanted to roll onto its back and die, only difference was with smaller rims it wanted to roll its boots off before rolling on its back and dieing.....

Originally Posted by Graeme

IMO LR wanted the better high speed handling of shorter sidewalls on 19" so designed lumps on calipers to prevent the fitment of smaller rims.

I think you just nailed it!

I have just come back from the Victorian High Country. First time my Disco has had a serious outing. I have the maxxis tyres and lowered tyre pressure to 28psi all round. We went on the following (significant) tracks. Burgoyne, (crossing the Macallister River, Mt Margaret (both up and down), Dingo Hill, Butcher Country track. Caladonia River Track

My biggest gripe is the fact that my rims have severe scratches and chips on the edges. The size of this rim and the small profile of the tyre are the most stupidist things LR have done. Why build such a great 4WD and then not allow it to have decent 4wd tyres fit. The real issue is the profile size in that it does not allow the tyre to bulge out and therefore help to protect the tyre rim edge. I'm all for bigger brakes and a great TC system, but LR really should have looked at what tyres would be able to fit and be suitable for 4WDing as well as being safety compliant. If they just could of had a 65 or 75 profile tyre it would make a world of difference. Then make sure tyre manufactures would make a LT tyre for AT and Mud.

Otherwise I am more than happy with the way the car performed. Completely different to the run of the mill 4WD's and so smooth. Generally I can tell how rough a track is by how much my 44 year old Engel fridge clunks. I hardly heard it. Cannot wait for the next "adventure".

Agree with you're comments re LR. I solved the problem by buying new rims from GOE.
How was the high country very wet I assume ?.
Cheers
Tony

No Tony it was very dry. On Saturday and Sunday it was warm and very dusty. Then on Monday morning we had snow!! Go figure typical Victorian weather!!. The Macalister was at bonnet height in some places and flowing strongly. As our crossing was up stream and only the deep part near the exit it was not too difficult. I dont have a snorkel, but the car bra worked OK. I know I could solve the tyre problem, but thats another $3 -$4K outlay, that really should not have to be expended. I accept that we all have tyre preferences, but not having to buy rims as well. With other brands, people buy bigger rims to fit bigger tyres to usually get more clearance, We are almost doing the opposite!

The tyre sidewall should not protect the rim. The sheer height of the rubber and the tread should protect the rim. The sidewall simply should not be vulnerable in the first place. It is the sharp angle from the tread and the closeness of that angled section to the ground when aired down that leads to problems with sidewall cuts. Cheers

Originally Posted by DI5CO

Only 7mm!!

Yes, and that can make all the difference..

Regardless, as I mentioned earlier, the LC200 struggles to stop at the best of times compared to a D4..

And the other factor is repeated applications... a D4 can e-stop several times with minimal/no brake fade...

Having driven LC200s for work - they aren't a confidence inspiring entity when it comes to stopping - the only people who would think their brakes are good would be Series Owners!!!