jjvd21
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Apologize in advance because I'm sure somewhere on this site this discussion has already taken place, just can't find it when searching......
I have the 19" rims (HSE), what tire size options are there besides 255/55/19? How much larger could I go? Are there any sizes that are close to the 255/55/19 that would open up more options? Thanks again. 16 D4 Landmark
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NoDo$h
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The problem you may have is finding a tyre that has the appropriate load rating in that kind of size range. Also, it seems Europe and the US are offered very different tyre ranges by the manufacturers.
Are you after an offroad tyre, and all-terrain tyre or a road tyre? Sorry, tire  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 4th Feb 2008 9:31 pm |
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jjvd21
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I prefer a more aggressive tire. I'm aware of the standard Synchrone / Wrangler / etc. Is there any other tire similiar in size with the appropriate loading that will work? Thanks for your help! 16 D4 Landmark
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| 4th Feb 2008 10:26 pm |
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NoDo$h
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In the UK the only more aggressive option for 19s is the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R in 255/55/19 (EDIT: Not to be confused with the standard Wrangler). This is the tyre LR specify and fit for the G4 events and has a loyal following amongst users with 19" wheels on this forum. It's certainly a tough tyre and many people leave them on for road use. Hope this helps  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 4th Feb 2008 10:55 pm |
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NoDo$h
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I'm not for a minute suggesting you'd want to buy the one's Malc is selling (shipping may be a bit of an issue and he's already sold them), but he has posted some decent pics so you can see the tread/profile of the tyres here
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic18222.html I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 4th Feb 2008 11:06 pm |
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Hobgoblin
Member Since: 15 Nov 2007
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How much noisier are the MTR tyres than the road going Wranglers 
These seem to be the only upgrade option for 19s, but the car is so lovely and quiet I don't want to spoil it. I'm not as good as I once was........but I'm as good once as I ever was.
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| 3rd Mar 2008 2:00 pm |
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AndrewS
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Hobgoblin wrote:How much noisier are the MTR tyres than the road going Wranglers
These seem to be the only upgrade option for 19s, but the car is so lovely and quiet I don't want to spoil it.
On a scale of 1 to 10 they are 6. Standard tyres are 3. They produce a deep rumble up to about 50mph then they start to get a bit of a higher pitched rumble as the speed increases.
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| 3rd Mar 2008 2:20 pm |
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DG
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You have to live with it looking a bit limp wristed with roadies....or hard as  with MT\Rs  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 3rd Mar 2008 2:24 pm |
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Hobgoblin
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AndrewS wrote:
Do you like having your cake and eating is as well.
Just like it with icing on I'm not as good as I once was........but I'm as good once as I ever was.
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| 3rd Mar 2008 2:33 pm |
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n1cktdv6
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I have been looking at getting some MTR's and looking on here 'everyone' pretty much has them as a preferred option on 19's....hence I have verbally had 4 off Ken !!
Just need to get them now D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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discocuzzy
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Had a set fitted for the salisbury event, awesome off road, bit noisy on but just turn the stereo up..thats what 35 digits of volume on the Harman Kardons for "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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| 3rd Mar 2008 6:25 pm |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
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Thinking of buying a set from AJS, what are they like for grip on road compared to road tyres, I am guessing they wear quite well given the tread on them. I am tempted to leave them on permanently.
I am going to sell the RRS 19" wheels I bought a while back with the wrong size tyres as I don't want to end up with 12 wheels.
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| 4th Mar 2008 9:06 pm |
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craig
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MTR's do last well.
They also give comparable performance to a standard road tyre, apart from a slightly increased humm coming from them.
You'll also find due to the chunky tread that the first 100 miles or so, they feel a little vague compared to standard roadies - but you do get used to it.
Do prefer the MTR in wet conditions, compared to the Conti's, as they do disperse the water on the road very well
I've hooned around on mine and never lost it and never felt like im going to, and im leaving mine on for the next few weeks. I will however swap back to the 17" contis - but this is because after 30k miles they still have 4mm of tread on, so i reckon im good upto 35-37k, before i have to buy anymore or make the decision to leave the MTR's on permanently.
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| 4th Mar 2008 9:33 pm |
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Hollywood LR3
Member Since: 26 Dec 2007
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We don't have a good choice for 19's in the states I found a good all around tire ... I posted this on a few forums
OK I picked up the Wintrack4Xtreme tires in Chicago and went through some the worst winter driving experiences in my life with absolutely no sliding. At first though, I headed out on the I80 West with the Conti tires which came with the car. Before I knew it, I was in a white out! White knuckling it past at least a hundred cars and tractor trailers wrecked on the side of the road and center medium, I held on tight as the wind threw me from the fast lane to the slow lane. I had no traction to speak of. Was not sure I was going to make it alive. Could not even see the exits available, the snow was coming down so thick.I finally pulled over for the night . Woke up to my LR3 with a good 8 inches of snow on it and -11* out ... So cold .... After warming up the ride for 20 min I jumped onto the 80 West to give it another try. As I was driving I was thinking how bad the roads are in this part of the country with all these huge holes in the ground , only realize later that the ground was frozen and what I had thought to be holes were breaks in the ice. Going less than 5 miles per hour, I barely missed a gas pump trying to pull in to fill up. On my way out of the station, I nearly hit the car in front of me at the light. I tried to stop giving my self over 20 feet to do so and the car just kept on moving. ....Finally found a place to switch the tires. On my way back home the Wintrac4Xetreme tires were flawless. I was doing the speed limit feeling very sure footed and in total control through the same scary stuff I had driven through a day earlier. Now, I was passing everything on the road from State Police to BMW X5's the tires held like velcro!..... I am very happy to know my family is safe and that we won't be having anymore near misses.
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| 5th Mar 2008 4:52 am |
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countrywide
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Sold the RRS wheels last night, so now going for a set of MTR's on 19" rims
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