Overland Journal: Discovery I, 5-speed
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Purple People Eater
Explorer
Scott,
Assuming those 245/75's are E-rated, how's the ride? I'm sure the OME didn't hinder the cushness at all, but these are the tires I'm debating whether or not to put on my Cherokee due to the weight rating. Are they too hard?
The Discovery looks terrific, well done.:elkgrin:
Assuming those 245/75's are E-rated, how's the ride? I'm sure the OME didn't hinder the cushness at all, but these are the tires I'm debating whether or not to put on my Cherokee due to the weight rating. Are they too hard?
The Discovery looks terrific, well done.:elkgrin:
Scott Brady
Founder
Purple People Eater said:
They are E-rated, but the ride is great. Being a coiler, the Disco rides well anyways, but the tires seem compliant enough. Of course, the Disco is quite a bit heavier than the XJ, so it might be a bit different for you.
On the 6.5" wide wheels, the 245mm looks nice and narrow. I need to take it out and test the flex, and see if any minor trimming is required.
desertgirl66
WEMT
The Discovery looks amazing! A clean, beautiful machine ready for an adventure :coffeedrink:
ShottsCruisers
Explorer
Brady = Disco = White
Deja Vu? (Just a different series)
:victory:
Deja Vu? (Just a different series)
:victory:
LRNAD90
Adventurer
Not to question your vast knowledge, but IMHO 235/85's are the perfect size for a mildly lifted Discovery. I miss my '96, 3" of lift (OME 764 ft, 759 rr) and 235/85 M/T's. Even with sway bars removed it handled beautifully on and off road..expeditionswest said:
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FourByLand
Expedition Leader
Very clean and authentic!
Scott Brady
Founder
Best4x4xfar said:
Thank you for the compliment, but my knowledge is certainly limited on Land Rovers. I do agree that the 235/85 is a better tire for a trail favored solution, but it would have required more trimming and would look less "stealthy" (i.e. look and be more aggressive, which can be a good thing). I am just forging a bit different path with this DI, a more subtle path
Ho from EE has been a huge help on this project, as those guys have a pretty solid grasp on how to build a clean, functional and balanced Discovery, though we do differ on the roof rack subject :hehe:
I am planning to install a 235/85 mud tire on the Outback TX1 wheels I have in the garage. There will be 7 of them total, for the Disco and the trailer, which will be on display at SEMA.
It is really quite funny, but I am more anal and measured about this Discovery than any other vehicle I have owned. I suppose it is because I really, really like it, and it is so pristine and reliable that I do not want to mess it up...
Purple People Eater
Explorer
expeditionswest said:
That's how I feel and how I'm going to approach my next build. That's the best approach, I believe.
LRNAD90
Adventurer
expeditionswest said:Thank you for the compliment, but my knowledge is certainly limited on Land Rovers. I do agree that the 235/85 is a better tire for a trail favored solution, but it would have required more trimming and would look less "stealthy" (i.e. look and be more aggressive, which can be a good thing). I am just forging a bit different path with this DI, a more subtle path
Ho from EE has been a huge help on this project, as those guys have a pretty solid grasp on how to build a clean, functional and balanced Discovery, though we do differ on the roof rack subject :hehe:
I thought mine was still pretty stealthy looking, most people wouldn't have realized it was lifted unless parked next to a stock one. Maybe I was lucky, I didn't end up with enough rubbing (I did run 1.25" wheel spacers as well) to require any trimming. You are probably aware, but if not, make sure the transfercase input gear has been updated with a crossdrilled gear, and overfill the t-case a little with oil. The early Discovery/Defenders were infamous for spline wear issues, requiring a new mainshaft in the transmission and a new input gear in the t-case at the least to repair.
Scott Brady
Founder
Scott,
Very nice Discovery. You are right, it looks clean and balanced. I like the 235/85 on the stock wheels too.
Very nice Discovery. You are right, it looks clean and balanced. I like the 235/85 on the stock wheels too.
Alaska Mike
ExPo Moderator/Eye Candy
And all this time I thought I was lollygagging on my own Rover project. Now I realize that I'm taking a measured approach...