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best rolling tyres for 18 or 20" wheels
what would you ppl say what is the best for road use?
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24th Feb 2009 1:21 am
al cope
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thats a bit like asking "who would you like to sleep with"
On 20's, 295/45x20 General Grabber UHP's seem to be a good choice, as do Contintental Cross Contact in the same size. I've got Yokohama Advan ST's on mine, seem very sticky.
I'll let someone else comment on tyres for 18's
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24th Feb 2009 8:30 am
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that was open question ....
24th Feb 2009 10:57 am
primoreggazzo
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295 45 20's.......whats the better ...the continentals or the generals......the generals seem to be priced up abit more than the contis...does this make them a better tyre?
24th Feb 2009 6:30 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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I've ran 20" Cross Contacts in the past, now running Grabbers.
My Conti's had a 40 profile whereas my Grabbers have a 45.
The Grabber gives a much more cushioned ride.
[but don't know if that is down to the profile difference]
The Grabber is a nice soft grippy rubber BUT gives very long life.
Mine have only worn down by 1.5mm over the last 15k miles.
[from new at 8.5mm to 7mm]
I'd go with Grabbers any day!!
[mine will be up for sale in a couple of weeks - after 1st refusal is given to another member - if interested pm me]
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24th Feb 2009 7:05 pm
grzesiul
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seems that General rulez
thanks for tips but it made me think about the tire clearance on it's side when using 295's on the disco3....
did you guys used spaces or somethin', if so wouldn't wheels be putting to much pressure on hubs???
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grzegorz
24th Feb 2009 9:15 pm
ronp
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There's no real extra strain on suspension.
The load is spread inwards as well as outwards.
The wheel you use is important in determining potential rubbing issues.
Rubbing generally happens on the uprights.
Aint' got no issues with mine as you can see by the pic.
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24th Feb 2009 9:20 pm
Crispy
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G'day there, i just recently put 20s on my HSE and very happy with them. Ronp and others helped with tyre size selection and the 295/45/20 gives the right circumference to keep speedo calibration right - but low sidewalls relatively speaking.
I was unable to locate the General Grabbers in Australia but was able to get a Nexen Rodian HP in the size noetd above. i am happy with these tyres, although they've only done a couple of thousand kays so far. Have a look at these, they were keenly priced but I am unsure if they're available where you are.
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14th Mar 2009 2:44 pm
primoreggazzo
Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
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ive gone with continental cross contact 295 45 20 114W.....quite happy so far.....hardly any road noise and got em at £110 a corner...fitted and balanced
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