Tyre options D3 18"

**hpal** · 26th February 2018, 02:11 PM

I'm new to the 2007 D3 SE, it's got nearly worn out 265 60 18 yokohama's and I want to do a little bit of off-roading and get some extra height either by suspension lift or bigger tyres. I have a few options I'm throwing around.

Get a play set of A/T tyres and a road set and change them when necessary (sounds like a pain). May still have rubbing issues if play tyres are bigger
Put some same size A/T's on then I wont have to change the size of the spare tyre (i like the monsta A/T) and get a set of GOE rubber rods to lift it further. Plus a set of sliders to protect the sills.
Put a bigger set of tyres on, but there are concerns of rubbing. I have rear A/C and dont want to move the lines. I like 265 65 18 size and dont want to go much wider but tyre choice is limited and expensive I dont want to go more than $250 or so per corner.
Are the GOE rods a good/cheap solution for a bit of lift when needed?
any other suggestions?

Cheers

**loanrangie** · 26th February 2018, 04:18 PM

I went with the Monsta's in A/T's and 265/60/18, dont really need bigger and if you want a lift get some GOE rods or a Llams kit.

**Lockee** · 26th February 2018, 04:22 PM

Looking at the MT Monsta now

**hpal** · 26th February 2018, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I went with the Monsta's in A/T's and 265/60/18, dont really need bigger and if you want a lift get some GOE rods or a Llams kit.

Good advice thanks mate. For simplicity I reckon that’s the go, have you had experience with the GOE rods? Those plus some sliders will make it better off road

**loanrangie** · 26th February 2018, 05:24 PM

The rods are sitting in my glovebox ready to go.

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**Disco3Cat09** · 26th February 2018, 05:40 PM

I have a 2007 SE with 18's and run Cooper AT3's in 265/60/18.

Done a little off roading in them but not heaps. Happy with the ride quality and noise.

**rar110** · 26th February 2018, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Disco3Cat09

I have a 2007 SE with 18's and run Cooper AT3's in 265/60/18.

Done a little off roading in them but not heaps. Happy with the ride quality and noise.

I have the same. At high end of inflation range and they aquaplane on wet roads. On last trip I had a stone puncture right in the middle of the treat from a 80km speed gravel road. I won’t buy Coopers again.

Ive met others who love their longevity on bitumen.

**Lockee** · 26th February 2018, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by rar110

I have the same. At high end of inflation range and they aquaplane on wet roads. On last trip I had a stone puncture right in the middle of the treat from a 80km speed gravel road. I won’t buy Coopers again.

Ive met others who love their longevity on bitumen.

What pressure do you run?

Having worked for a different American Tyre company that used same factory, have found that they work generally at a lower pressure due to their increased load capacity designed for F350s

**hpal** · 26th February 2018, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

The rods are sitting in my glovebox ready to go.

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😆 send me a pm if you want to sell them on!

**loanrangie** · 26th February 2018, 06:50 PM

No mate, will be keeping them for now.

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