Overland Journal: Discovery I, 5-speed

[James Pierce]

The truck looks great Scott! But I agree it would look even better with the 7.50's. I have an extra set of new take offs on wolf wheels I've been hoarding to put on a white disco of my own some day. I would probably let them go for 1500 if you're interested.

 

[Scott Brady]

https://www.treadwright.com/p-27-235-85r16-axiom-a-t-e.aspx

Wow, really good price.

 

[Scott Brady]

The truck looks great Scott! But I agree it would look even better with the 7.50's. I have an extra set of new take offs on wolf wheels I've been hoarding to put on a white disco of my own some day. I would probably let them go for 1500 if you're interested.

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James, you are tempting me beyond what I am able. If I wasn't about to leave for essentially two years, it would be a no-brainer.

 

[James Pierce]

The little voice of reason is saying buy them. You need something to look forward to when you come home...

2 years is a long time to be away. Where are you going?

 

[Power Wagon Okie]

The little voice of reason is saying buy them. You need something to look forward to when you come home...

2 years is a long time to be away. Where are you going?

I believe he's got a round the world trip planned.

 

[Owyhee H]

You are probably right

I do like the look of the rack on the truck.

I am also seriously considering a move to 235/85 R16 tires. I want to try a taller tire for increased clearance, but also in a really mild tread pattern. Consider it more of testing a theory I have than anything worthy of a recommendation. I am also considering buying another full set of wheels and getting some 7.5 XZLs partly for muddy conditions, but mostly because they will look sweet

Michelin LTZ MS2

I really like my Michelin LTX AT2, but was considering the MS2 for the next set. They are a really nice quiet tire that I hear unreal longevity reports from. Intrested to see what you think.

2 years, that is going to be one great trip.

 

[mhiscox]

Well, it took nearly 1200 posts, but I finally can add something cogent to this thread . . .

Michelin LTX/MS tires--original and MS2--are, in my experience, competent beyond explanation. They are brilliant on the pavement--wet, dry or snowy--and workable in off-pavement situations where you wouldn't expect bupkis. I've certainly drunk the Kool-Aid; I've put them on five different trucks and set six will soon go onto the Hundred.

 

[McZippie]

Well, it took nearly 1200 posts, but I finally can add something cogent to this thread . . .

Michelin LTX/MS tires--original and MS2--are, in my experience, competent beyond explanation. They are brilliant on the pavement--wet, dry or snowy--and workable in off-pavement situations where you wouldn't expect bupkis. I've certainly drunk the Kool-Aid; I've put them on five different trucks and set six will soon go onto the Hundred.

Ditto... I too drank the LTX/MS and AT Kool-Aid years ago. They are good for 60,000+ miles.
For a decade drove a Ford E350 4x4 Van and put 250K miles on it. Tried many different tires on the van and they all had problems. Switched to LTX/MS and AT on the Van and never had a problem.
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All in all, with many different vehicles and trailers have put well over 1/2 milllion miles on LTX tires and have never had any problems, not even a flat.
I have no real brand loyalty to Michelin and would switch to different tire if could find one that worked better.
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FWIW I never rotate tires, when rear ones wear out I switch them to front and buy new tires for rear, then replace all 4 next time.
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With 40Kmiles on the RV's LTX/MS I'm anxiously waiting for them to wear out so can replace them with larger diameter tires, unfortunately they show little wear.
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Currently have LTX/MS on 4 vehicles and 1 trailer. LTX/AT on a Jeep JKU Rubicon and matching wheels on a Bantan T3 Trailer.
The Rubicon is all stock except for a mild tire lift 285/65R18. The AT's work pretty good in the snow and are a lot more quiet and smoother than the OEM tires.
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[JSQ]

Get those XZLs while the getting is good, Scott.

 

[bigreen505]

Well, it took nearly 1200 posts, but I finally can add something cogent to this thread . . .

Michelin LTX/MS tires--original and MS2--are, in my experience, competent beyond explanation. They are brilliant on the pavement--wet, dry or snowy--and workable in off-pavement situations where you wouldn't expect bupkis. I've certainly drunk the Kool-Aid; I've put them on five different trucks and set six will soon go onto the Hundred.

Yeah, they suck on ice but wear like iron. Fine on dirt roads. Kind of the ultimate all season tire. I would recommend getting a road hazard warranty on them. I've killed a couple.

 

[JeffRRC]

Discos look so much better with a roof rack!

 

[Mike_rupp]

You are probably right

I do like the look of the rack on the truck.

I am also seriously considering a move to 235/85 R16 tires. I want to try a taller tire for increased clearance, but also in a really mild tread pattern. Consider it more of testing a theory I have than anything worthy of a recommendation. I am also considering buying another full set of wheels and getting some 7.5 XZLs partly for muddy conditions, but mostly because they will look sweet

Michelin LTZ MS2

Discovery XD by rupp62, on Flickr
It's hard to make out, but that's the tire I use on my Disco. I also have a set of BFG Muds, but lately I just leave my street tires on. They are so damn nice on the road and do fine off-road.

 

[Scott Brady]

It's hard to make out, but that's the tire I use on my Disco. I also have a set of BFG Muds, but lately I just leave my street tires on. They are so damn nice on the road and do fine off-road.

Sweet

I like that they look nearly identical to the stock tire, but are available in a larger diameter.

 

[chris snell]

Looking good, Scott.

 

[jrose609]

I have those Michelins on my wife's LR3. They are very quiet. They provide good handling on wet, snowy, icy, and dry conditions. We have been impressed. I cannot speak to off-road ability because the LR3 is basically a glorified mini-van/mall crawler.