Overland Journal Project Land Rover Discovery 4 (LR4)
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ivan.gonzalez.7146557
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I went 1.35 to try and avoid griding the calipers but had to anyways. Cut the frame hornes but now they rub on my rocksliders. I got 265/65r18 I think its the biggest tire unless you want to get completely stuck if you get a suspension fault. In my opinion you can't beat the look.
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ivan.gonzalez.7146557
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Here are my experiences/current setup:
- 18" LR3 wheels
- 1.25"spacers
- General Grabber AT2 LT285/60R18
Very, very close clearance between caliper and ID of wheel. Very minor rubbing depending on which wheel is rotated to alternate front corners. No shaving of calipers required.
Wheel weights need to be placed carefully or they will be sheared off.
Rubbing of frame rails at full lock but realistically already at steering stops
Some plastic trimming required, especially at leading edge of front.
31.5" tire "barely" fits in stock spare tire location if tire pressure reduced. A much better solution would be swing-away tire carrier. Have already destroyed one light weight tire lift unit. My bad.
Torquing of spacers checked by tire shop at rotate/balance intervals.
Overall load range E increased the stability of the vehicle, especially when towing.
- 18" LR3 wheels
- 1.25"spacers
- General Grabber AT2 LT285/60R18
Very, very close clearance between caliper and ID of wheel. Very minor rubbing depending on which wheel is rotated to alternate front corners. No shaving of calipers required.
Wheel weights need to be placed carefully or they will be sheared off.
Rubbing of frame rails at full lock but realistically already at steering stops
Some plastic trimming required, especially at leading edge of front.
31.5" tire "barely" fits in stock spare tire location if tire pressure reduced. A much better solution would be swing-away tire carrier. Have already destroyed one light weight tire lift unit. My bad.
Torquing of spacers checked by tire shop at rotate/balance intervals.
Overall load range E increased the stability of the vehicle, especially when towing.
Can you build me one?
ivan.gonzalez.7146557
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I can ask my buddy. Its not cheep and you need someone that can weld it to the steel bumper it might also need small modification since like my friend said not all 2 cars sit the same.
ivan.gonzalez.7146557
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I covered the cost of parts which was 400. He originally planned on a 3 day build. Took him 7 since they really wanted to make it look right. I'm sure now that they know how to build it its more of getting the measurements off mine and cut/weld. But you do need someone that can weld it so the swing arm can handle the weight my 265/65r18 are about 60lbs add the tubing and high lift jack and take into account the constant beating on trails it needs to be solid. I already took it on a 3 day run to death valley on mostly dirt roads and its solid. Very happy with it.
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Jwestpro
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This is why I think the 285, which I also used first, is too wide for best clearances. I'm betting you wouldn't get any of the same frame rub on lock with 265. Ad chains as "Scubagreg67" asked and it's even more important.
Jwestpro
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The stance is quite nice.
I wonder how much, if at all noticeable, the on road stability control system will change with a 2.5" wider track. Maybe very little to none seeing as it is mostly based on the body roll/sway.
When the minimum requirement is load range E and snow country performance, the selection gets REAL small.
Jwestpro
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Mpinco. I think most of us are aware of this. However, 285 does not particularly open up a plethora of options - yet that width does become a limitation in turning clearance.
Additionally, winter tires don't make much sense being wider unless they are wide enough to provide floatation.
Cooper makes a couple E's that will fit lr3/4 although a bit taller than some people are comfortable using:
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-M-S.aspx
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/Discoverer-A-TW.aspx
Additionally, winter tires don't make much sense being wider unless they are wide enough to provide floatation.
Cooper makes a couple E's that will fit lr3/4 although a bit taller than some people are comfortable using:
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/DISCOVERER-M-S.aspx
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Light-Truck/Discoverer-A-TW.aspx
Jwestpro
Explorer
I almost tried them last winter. They look pretty good in person. Yes, 255/70x18 would be an ideal proportion for winter and probably right at 32".
It's hard to know exactly what the subtle differences are between those two I listed. I suppose the compound is more true winter-like on the M+S and more long wearing/less wintery on the ATW while still a good tread design for winter. Kind of like Nokian does with the WRG2/3 tires. The Nokian Rotiva is also one that looks pretty incredible for all year in most conditions.
It's hard to know exactly what the subtle differences are between those two I listed. I suppose the compound is more true winter-like on the M+S and more long wearing/less wintery on the ATW while still a good tread design for winter. Kind of like Nokian does with the WRG2/3 tires. The Nokian Rotiva is also one that looks pretty incredible for all year in most conditions.