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scottyp
Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Preston
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I am thinking about buying a new set of alloys for putting AT/mud terrain tyres on for off road use.
I currently have 18" 5 spokes on with road bias tyres (Michelin Latitude HP) which I want to keep as I do about 300 miles a week back to work on mainly motorways. During some weekends, mainly during the winter months i need to go off road.
I was thinking about 17" standard rims with 265/70/17 on to give me a very deep tyre profile or get another set of 18's and put 255/60 AT on.
any advice would be grateful!
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 22nd Feb 2014 10:24 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Either is a good solution - I have both.
17" wheels excellent for off-road use & give a comfortable ride
18" wheels slightly (hardly discernible) less good off road - but have the benefit you can fit V8 brake upgrade if you wish.
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| 22nd Feb 2014 10:35 am |
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scottyp
Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Preston
Posts: 86
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thanks NJSS
what size tyres have you on the 17" and 18" tyres?
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| 22nd Feb 2014 7:25 pm |
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disco68
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: Naples
Posts: 400
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I would prefer 18'' wheels, with 265/60 tyres, a little taller than standard tyres but not too.
In my opinion, 17'' wheels seem too small on the huge car like our Discovery.
P.S.: if you want, I should sell a set of 4 genuine Land Rover 18'' rims: make me updated if you are interested
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic107325.html D3 TDV6, Zermatt Silver, Coil Spring Suspension, Tyres 285/55 R 18
D4 TDV6, Santorini Black, Coil Spring Suspension, Tyres 285/45 R 20
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| 23rd Feb 2014 9:18 am |
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