Tyres for Disco 5

Noticed that nobody has mentioned Atturo's. The reason I'm saying this is that just after I'd done the first major trip I was talking with a guy from the UK who had rallied Range Rovers in the 90's and he also worked for a major tyre company (not Atturo) in the UK. Of course we talked a lot about Land Rovers! Discussing tyres, his recommendation for me was to fit 18" rims with Atturo's. So, I'm interested in thoughts.

My poor TD6 HSE Luxury, purchased in October 2017 has now covered about 88,000 kms (probably 35,000 or so towing a 23' van). I have just about worn out the second set of factory 20" Good Years, so I have a great interest in this post. Do I go 18's with a higher profile tyre or find an more aggressive A/T for the 20" rims? When touring, I'm spending a lot more time on the dirt than I thought I would, although I'm not chasing the roughest, steepest bit of road, but I have found it "challenging" at times dragging the caravan across our great brown land!

There seem to be a lot more low profile A/T's now than in 2017/21018 so I'm wondering if there is a move away from the thinking that only a higher profile tyre should be deflated for dirt/sand/mud/whatever or are the low profiles up to the same task? Looking forward to this discussion.

See my post below...

The Trail Grapplers were great.

Cheers
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These are turning out to be pretty good from people running them here:



Renegade RT+ - Radar Tyres Australia

WHEN I finally get the D5 back from the workshop (7 weeks thus far) I need tyres.

The Pirelli all terrain plus 275/55R20 have got 60k on them and are very noisy and slippery in the wet.

I'm looking for a good highway touring tyre that would cope with sand occasionally. I also want to try to stick to the 255/55 as the 275/55 I currently have cause the diff to clunk on tight turns from about 40,000k onward. I assume this is a tyre wear issue as is the noise and slip.

I'm considering Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 255/50R20 or the Cooper SRX 255/55R20. Thoughts, comments?

Cheers.

I suggest that you get the transfer case and rear diff checked. The larger, slightly wider tyres should have no effect on the drive-line when turning unless there is a drive-line problem, either the centre or rear diff. It may also be the cause of slippery tyres.

Has anyone gone to a 255/65 R19?

Looking at Tyre calculator the 275/55 R20 has a 31.9" diameter and 6" sidewall. (That according to this thread is possible)
Comparatively 255/65/R19 has "only" 0.2" larger diameter and 0.5" sidewall. (32.1" diameter and 6.5" sidewall)

The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac comes in this size and I am surprised noone tried it (unless off course it does not fit)
Bob Jane Salesman thinks it would fit.

The other question would be if anyone imported the General Grabber AT3 255/60 R19's as they are available to be purchased/imported from AEW Paddock Motors but with postage being $550 it is quite a waste for me to get them on my own..

Btw, took the Discovery 5 on Fraser Island all the way up to the Sandy Cape with non AT tyres, 255/55 R19s, but it had a light load on and only one passenger in it. With a fully loaded car I would not dare taking it up there on 55's.

I think that the 255/65R19 Duratrac has only become available with the release of the new Defender as it is a standard size on that vehicle.

If you wanted a less aggressive tread than the Duratrac then you might consider the GY All Terrain Adventure in 255/65R19.

Thanks Graeme,

from your response I am assuming that you also think that it would "fit" and that it would not have an issue with grinding on the sidewall when turning / driving when reduced.

275/55R20 is a popular size fitted to the D5 so 255/65R19 should be OK with its slightly narrowed tread.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

275/55R20 is a popular size fitted to the D5 so 255/65R19 should be OK with its slightly narrowed tread.

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Should be slightly better on fuel etc too