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    Quote Originally Posted by shanegtr View Post
    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
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Ozzy119 View Post
    Weekend trip to dump with family on board, so weighed in at 2.90t
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by carlschmid2002 View Post
    Mine is the same. Weighed in at 3.08 Tonnes with a 2 year old on board. 180L of fuel and some green waste.
    They're mutually inclusive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garfield View Post
    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 )
    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.
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    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.

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

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Garfield View Post
    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.
    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.
    Now 2016 D4 HSE 'Leo' and Steve the Triumph Speed Twin
    Then 2010 D4 3.0 HSE 'James'
    Then 2010 RRS TDV8 'Roger' w traxide DBS, UHF, Cooper Zeons, Superchips remap
    Then 2010 D4 TDV6 'Jumbo' w traxide DBS
    First love 2002 D2 TD5 'Disco Stu'

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