275/55/20 Front Tyres Rubbing on Chassis.

[DiegotheCat]

Hey

Yes another tyre question but Iv tried searching and for the life of me I find the search function on this forum is so antiquated its frustrating, hence my question.

So I have been, trying to find a good off road tyre to run on my disco for the past 2-3 months but keep hitting snags.

So far Im running normal standard tyres being 255/50/20 - 30.1 inch

The tyre I want to run is 275/55/20 - 32 inch but after trial fitting at the tyre store today we found that it rubs slightly on the stupid protruding chassis end in the front wheel well. Rears absolutely fine.

I dont want to go 275/45/20 - 29.8 inch as they are the same size tyres that I am already running.

There is a suitable 265/50/20 - 30.5 inch but the tyre isnt as aggressive as I would like.

So my question (finally) has anyone tried massaging the chassis out of the way so the car can accept 32 inch tyres or have we all settled for 31 inch tyres.

I do have GOE height rods but I dont want to have to have them engaged all the time as I will need to lower the car to get it into my garage and carparks already.

Cheers Ben

[Graeme]

Have you considered 285/50R20?

Have you considered the Nitto Terra Grappler in 265/50R20 or 285/50R20?

[DiegotheCat]

Have you considered 285/50R20?

Have you considered the Nitto Terra Grappler in 265/50R20 or 285/50R20?

I test fitted the nitto terra grappler in 285/50/20 today and that was the tyre that was rubbing on my chassis. So the 275/55/20 deffinitly would rub.

So the choice is the 265/50/20 grappler but I really like the look of the Atturo Trail Blade XT which is in the above sizes.

decisions decisions, i really dont want to bend the chassis out of the way so I guess ill be leaning on the smaller tyres.

Graeme are you running either of the tyres you mentioned? are you happy if you are?

Cheers Ben

[Graeme]

A few days ago my brother was about to order 285/50R20 Terra Grapplers for his 2008 RRS. However his earlier chassis doesn't have the protrusion of the later chassis. 265/50R20 don't provide extra sidewall and don't have a higher load rating whereas 285/50 and 275/55 mostly do on both counts. I haven't yet heard the outcome of my brother's intended tyre purchase.

[First LR]

I test fitted the nitto terra grappler in 285/50/20 today and that was the tyre that was rubbing on my chassis. So the 275/55/20 deffinitly would rub.

So the choice is the 265/50/20 grappler but I really like the look of the Atturo Trail Blade XT which is in the above sizes.

decisions decisions, i really dont want to bend the chassis out of the way so I guess ill be leaning on the smaller tyres.

Graeme are you running either of the tyres you mentioned? are you happy if you are?

Cheers Ben

Hi Ben,


I went through a similar conundrum earlier this year and bought the 265/50 Terra grapplers - so far they have been great.


Although I didn't try the 275/55 or 285/50 because I thought they were going to need minor mods, I was told the 285 causes more issues because of width not diameter. I was also told the 275/55 only rub slightly in reverse. If you look at the GOE tyre guide both sizes appear to be OK and "only rub slightly at first (ie first 2-3K kms)".


Just curious, but what year model is your D4, because the tyre guides might be for earlier model D4s ?


I will be watching this thread with interest.

[DiegotheCat]

Hey thanks andrew

I have a 2012 HSE, I did look at the GOE chart but all say better with rods. I have purchased rods but I dont want to use them during normal driving only when off road.

Ill go with the 265/50/20 grapplers, I found a place with them today and will be getting my off road wheels down there soon for a fitting.

So you say you are happy with the grapplers? do you use them all the time for city and off road use?

I only have another set of wheels as I know what off roading does to rims after my last 4x4 so I have a cheap set of range rover wheels so I dont hurt my nice stock set.

Cheers Ben

[First LR]

Hey thanks andrew

I have a 2012 HSE, I did look at the GOE chart but all say better with rods. I have purchased rods but I dont want to use them during normal driving only when off road.

Ill go with the 265/50/20 grapplers, I found a place with them today and will be getting my off road wheels down there soon for a fitting.

So you say you are happy with the grapplers? do you use them all the time for city and off road use?

I only have another set of wheels as I know what off roading does to rims after my last 4x4 so I have a cheap set of range rover wheels so I dont hurt my nice stock set.

Cheers Ben

Yes I only have one set of wheels - I was considering a set of (5 or 6) GOE 18" rims, but I didn't see the ROI of spending $5k. I decided that any damage to the stock rims could be fixed for a lot less than $5k, if it got too scratched. Also I have had the pleasure of a spare set of rims for a previous 4wd and eventually got tired of swapping them for trips.
I really like the look of the LR Black rims and the looks I get when other 4wders get amazed at how a good looking car outperforms their lifted, locked and damaged trucks .


The Nittos have been good so far (only purchased Jan) and have been quiet on road (unnoticable compared to the std Pirellis) while providing better traction off road. Not to mention they look way better than the standard Pirellis. I have used them on sand @ Cooloola, and rocks etc at Mt Mee and Janowen Hills.


Cant wait to trial them on my Cape York trip later this month

[Graeme]

The 285/50R20 Grapplers didn't fit my brother's MY08 RRS as they rubbed on the front knuckle and on the chassis behind the front wheels so he fitted 265/50R20 Grapplers instead.

[Muskie]

Hi Guys,

i have 285/50/20 Nitto's on my MY13 D4 and they used to rub on the lowest setting, until i fitted the Johnson Rods. The Rods are now permanent and i have no Rubbing whatsover. Best Tyre ever!!

[chuck]

Muskie

How much clearance between the front tyres and suspension?

Any chance of some more photos.

Cheers