Thread: Disco 11 235/70-16 Tyres

G'Day AdamN,

I went through a similar problem a few months ago. My 2001 TD5 Discovery had 2004 model 255/55 18's fitted when I bought it last August, or September, I can't remember exactly.

I needed 16 inch wheels for my upcoming trip to the Kimberlys. Easier and cheaper to get replacements outback! I ended up with Dunlop Grandtrek AT2's, 245/70 R16. Have a look at http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculato...p?action=submit

The difference for the Dunlop’s from what you have is:
Speedometer Difference: 1.900% too slow Diameter Difference: 1.87%
In easy terms when you now do 100 km/h the Grandtreks will do 98.1 km/h.

I bought these at Beaurepaires in Brisbane fitted for $245 each. I bought 5 so may have them a bit cheaper than usual.

I have done around 4,000kms so far and cannot fault the tyres. Not noisy on the road. Good in the wet, and my engine revs just a bit less than before. Mine are 1.6% different than the 18's.

I don't know how well the Dunlops handle the rough stuff but I plan to do about 30% on 4x4 roads on my trip. Time and travel will tell I suppose.


Hope this helps.

Barry

go right to the source and PM Tyrepower,,
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there are a LOT of threads on here about "which tyres"
lots of Disco owners who have bought tyres,
Like you said, much depends on what you want the tyre to do


or you could just peruse Vlads Forum,,,
http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Foru...iewtopic&t=4297
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