Thoughts on tire selection for LR3 (AT vs MT)

[khronus79]

brickpaul65, my brother in law and I have been running the Hankook Dynapro ATMs for a while now, I got them in 265/70/18 for the lr3. I recently did a 2k mile trip around CO, NE, SD and WY mostly hwy, on road manners are great and noise is very low. They've been great on CO trails, can't really comment on mud performance yet. So far my brother in law and I are very satisfied with the hankooks and will buy them again.
Tire Crazy has them very cheap:
http://tirecrazy.com/tires/hankook/dynapro-atm-rf10-p-metric/1009330/

 

[LR Max]

If you are going to legit wheel your LR3, then look at nothing other than an MT tire.

That said, sounds like you are just wanting a decent tire with a touch of aggressiveness. I vote for the Duratracs. I'm seeing them perform fairly well in all around applications and hold their own in light mud. Also ok for the around town use.

Lastly, if you are strictly doing fire roads, then just get a street-wise AT.

 

[umbertob]

What size Duratracs are y'all taking about? Unlike Europe, AFAIK there is no 19" Duratrac available in North America, and at over 32" in diameter even the smallest 18" (275/65/18) will rub a fair bit on a stock LR3/4 without modifications / lifts. And you'll need to put your spare on the roof or in the cargo area 24/7, as it won't fit under the car.

 

[telemike]

http://bit.ly/1djSw1p

Here's what an LR3 looks like on Kelly TSR tires and rod lift

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[Scott Brady]

If you are going to legit wheel your LR3, then look at nothing other than an MT tire.

What makes you say this?

 

[Howski]

What makes you say this?

I've had AT's, Kelly TSR'd (Duratracs) and now full MT's on my 90 and agree with Max. The clay down here gets so tacky that you need a tire that will clean when you get to an obstacle (off camber clay, rocks, ledges). When its dry you can get over these with an AT but it gets tricky when wet. Requires much less wheel spin and overall stress on the vehicle to get over. Personally I wouldn't consider anything less than a Duratrac/Kelly TSR

 

[brickpaul65]

http://bit.ly/1djSw1p

Here's what an LR3 looks like on Kelly TSR tires and rod lift

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That is almost my identical LR3 to the mile! I will check at lunch I have tactical rover skids and sliders. I have the rods incoming from Lucky8. I don't have a winch/bumper or the wood trim though. Also, obviously less aggressive and smaller tires too.

I really want the factory winch tray at a reasonable price though.

 

[brickpaul65]

I've had AT's, Kelly TSR'd (Duratracs) and now full MT's on my 90 and agree with Max. The clay down here gets so tacky that you need a tire that will clean when you get to an obstacle (off camber clay, rocks, ledges). When its dry you can get over these with an AT but it gets tricky when wet. Requires much less wheel spin and overall stress on the vehicle to get over. Personally I wouldn't consider anything less than a Duratrac/Kelly TSR

What MT's are you running? I will probably make the practical choice of an AT (Duratrac or Kelly TSR) but the shortsighted me loves the idea of MT's. I am even thinking about a second set of wheels (I have seen several sets for $300 on Craigslist )

 

[Howski]

What MT's are you running? I will probably make the practical choice of an AT (Duratrac or Kelly TSR) but the shortsighted me loves the idea of MT's. I am even thinking about a second set of wheels (I have seen several sets for $300 on Craigslist )

Maxxis Bighorn's that I got a good deal on Craigslist. They are considerably louder than the Kelly TSR. The diesel in my 90 basically drowns out all tire noise so it's not an issue for me now

 

[telemike]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111569

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[LR Max]

What makes you say this?

Because this is the South and its been raining everyday for the last few months. Everything that isn't paved with either asphalt or gravel is a muddy mire. Our forest service roads are usually pretty well maintained. An AT tire, or heck even a street tire is fine. There are a few forest roads that'll give you a run for your money, but those are few and far between. Most of our forest roads are more fun in a rally prepped Subaru than a 4WD truck.

This is a regional statement. I think out west you could get away with an AT but if you like to hit the ORV parks here in the south, you are gonna have trouble. The ORV parks are where the "legit wheeling" occurs. So I guess I should say, if you are going to wheel at ORV parks, get MTs. Otherwise an AT will be fine.

 

[jh.]

I've been debating the same for my DII and will until the day I finally buy the new tires. I currently have Cooper MTs at about 50% tread. They are loud, but not unbearable.

I love the idea of MTs for that one time I might need them hunting, but also still have a bad taste in my mouth from my TJ as to how they handle the ice and snow (which I have about 7 months of here).

As mentioned above, I would agree that ATs are more practical. MTs are more fun when needed. But the real question is, how often are they really needed and is it worth the road noise and awful traction on ice?

(I will always associate my Goodyear MTRs on the TJ with sliding sideways while completely stopped on I70 going over Vail Pass on December 30th, 2007 - we weren't moving as they were diverting us all off the highway, and every so often I would start sliding to my right down towards the shoulder with the TJ still facing perfectly forward...kinda put a damper on MTs in the high country of the west...)

 

[Scott Brady]

What makes you say this?

This is a regional statement.

Thanks.

 

[telemike]

The Kelly TSR has open voids like an MT plus siping for ice. Cooper ST/Maxx also good choice

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