New tyres for Disco 4 2016 for a desert trip

Given you said it’s a desert trip and tow 2.6T at times then there is only ONE choice in LT 19. If you don’t buy them as someone said they are all pretty close. Just have two spares.
These cars are very back heavy and then towing with 1100 kg load rated tyres ( all non LT tyres) at recommended pressure they will be working at 100% load capacity ALL the time.
If you are heading off bitumen to me there is just no choice but LT rated.
2.5k for upgraded rims is an ask but tuff ant at 1250 roughly and some ko2 265/65 or 265/60 both in LT ( took Andrew st Pierre white 8 years to puncture one apparently) or the new Toyo rugged terrain and you’ll be pretty confident anywhere. All the above are 18” rims. A little whiny on bitumen but just put your current rims and tyres on when you get back if you don’t like the sound. Just my two bobs worth. Enjoy.your trip. Cheers

Hi Dave,
Thanks for this feedback.
As i said "no reason given"
However on overseas review sites the Maxxis get very good ratings -up there
with the best, so very confusing.
Maybe not as profitable for those particular dealers??

Who knows -anyway great that you are happy.
I will look at again after your comments.


Cheers
Ian

Hi Ian, Ive got a set of Maxxis 980’s and so far they have been really good. Off road on track i did were fantastic. So far they are wearing really well. They firm the car up nicely when conrnering. Im happy so far with them.

Ken

Hi. Just replaced my old Scorpion AT for some new ones. Very quiet tried pattern for the road and has never me down on a beach ran as they dont dig in.
Im a happy chappy just being behind the wheel of my D3.
All the best in choosing your tyres.

The recommended Mickey Thomson Baja radial ATZ tyre for the D4 is 255/55R19 and they are a good looking tyre with good reviews.
I have booked my D2a in for a set of these (245/70/16) next Friday, 5 tyres fitted and balanced $1,715.00.
They are a cross between an AT and a MT tyre.
Mickey Thompson Tires | Our Range - Baja Radial ATZ P3 - Mickey Thompson Tires | Legendary Off-Road Tyres

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Originally Posted by trout1105

The recommended Mickey Thomson Baja radial ATZ tyre for the D4 is 255/55R19 ....

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?? 255/55/R19, which is the standard factory 19" size, is not listed at the link you post. I don't think they have any 19s.

Scott

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Originally Posted by LRD414

?? 255/55/R19, which is the standard factory 19" size, is not listed at the link you post. I don't think they have any 19s.

Scott

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You are indeed correct I just looked and NO 19's, My Bad.
I wonder why they came up with the 255/55/R19 size when I did a search for the ATZ P3's to suit a D4?

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Originally Posted by van cruiser

Hi Everyone.
Without trying to start a new world war I am thinking of replacing my
not so good Contintental 4X4 contact with Pirelli Scorpion AT plus but also
looking at General Grabber AT3 .

My research suggest that the Grabbers will end up with more sidewall damage.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
BTW for six months of the year tow a 2.6 T caravan.

Cheers

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I think the hardest part is deciding what you want to do and where you want to go before you choose the tyre to suit. If you're planning some desert crossings or heavy duty off roading then an LT construction (preferably in 18") would be advisable. However, if you are towing your van on bitumen, gravel and lighter duty off road tracks then a 111H XL rated AT tyre such as the General Grabber AT3 or Cooper Zeon LTZ's would suffice. The benefit is less road noise and better handling with and especially without the caravan. I'm running 19" Cooper Zeon LTZ's on the D4 and last year towed our 3T caravan up the red centre to Darwin and back to Queensland. Currently just getting ready to head to the Kimberleys and then down the West Coast. I'm extremely happy with the LTZ's both as a towing tyre and for general use on rocky bush tracks and getting down to the beach. In summary, for general towing and light off roading then the 19" AT3's or LTZ's with one spare (plus repair kit) will suffice, however if it's desert crossings you are doing (especially if towing) the 18" LT's would be a must - and with 2 spares and repair kits.

Hi van cruiser, we have had a variety of different tyres and makes of tyres fitted to discos and defenders. Last year we did a 4 month trip over to the Kimberley and Cape York towing a 2.5t van to most places with our D4. I fitted Cooper zeon LTZ 19” tyres. They have proved to be an excellent tyre. We never had a tyre issue on the trip when others were destroying tyres in the Kimberley. On road they are not as quiet as the originals but they are a great compromise, are the same fitment size as the originals with a square profile so you get the full tread width and are supported Aus wide. I bought through Tempe tyres and had them fitted locally. Cheers

I’m getting 19” Maxxis AT’s fitted today for an extended run to the Big Red Bash. I wanted LT’s as we’re towing a 2t camper...