Is my D4 too heavy ? ? ?

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Originally Posted by shanegtr

I reckon my D3 would be one of the heavy weights - front ARB bar with winch, long range tank, kaymar rear bar and normally 2 adults and 4 kids onboard. Still, I'd like to add more weight in the form of rock sliders :)

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Mine is the same. Weighed in at 3.08 Tonnes with a 2 year old on board. 180L of fuel and some green waste.

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Originally Posted by Ozzy119

Weekend trip to dump with family on board, so weighed in at 2.90t

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Haven't been to the dump for a while. Last time I went SWMBO found her way home by herself so it's not worth it.:wasntme::wasntme::wasntme:

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Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

Mine is the same. Weighed in at 3.08 Tonnes with a 2 year old on board. 180L of fuel and some green waste.

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They're mutually inclusive. :p :wasntme:

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Originally Posted by Garfield

Thanks Stuart. I suspect my compomotive 18" with BFG Ko2 265/60r18 probably weigh more than 34kg.


On different subject my friend has just bought a brand new D4 Landmark with 20" LR and he wants to change to AT tyres.


How do you like the Cooper LTZ ? My friend mainly wants tyres for road, snow and ice ( he likes skiing )

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I'm undecided about the LTZs TBH. They perform well on a variety of surfaces grip-wise - so for your mate they'd be very good in that respect. I've driven on plenty of different ATs - albeit on cars other than Land Rovers and smaller rims than 20s - but was surprised at the relative amount of noise and steering wheel feedback. It's not offensive but certainly noticeable. I can't say whether other brands would be better in the same profile and rim size. Fuel economy seems only marginally worse as far as I can tell.

For offroading there really isn't a heap of sidewall to play with (saw a local L320 again today with 285/50/20s and had buyer's regret again) and the side wall compound seems a bit soft - couple of gouges from day trips in sedimentary rock hill country.

We're about to hang a two week lap of the Flinders Ranges with the trailer so if driving reasonably they survive that, I'll be happy.

You guys would be buggered if you lived around Mascot.....I went for a run last week and noticed the side streets (residential) had signs saying 3T Limit.

Glad I don't live in Mascot then he he he

Thanks Stuart02 for your feed back on 265/45r20 LTZ. I believe my friend is also looking at the nitto grappler 265/50r20 which is one profile thicker. I did try suggesting to my friend to pick up a second hand set of 19 inch rims, which at least have a thicker tyre for more comfort and steering stability.

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Originally Posted by Garfield

Thanks Stuart02 for your feed back on 265/45r20 LTZ. I believe my friend is also looking at the nitto grappler 265/50r20 which is one profile thicker. I did try suggesting to my friend to pick up a second hand set of 19 inch rims, which at least have a thicker tyre for more comfort and steering stability.

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Theres been some good reports on the Nittos. Yeah it's definitely horses for courses. I borrowed some 19" rims with general grabbers and the ride was significantly better, but around town and on good bitumen I actually missed the positive feedback and turn-in of the 20s.