NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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Deondef wrote:Or is the overall size of the wheels (combination of rim size and tyre size) all the same ?
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 6th Feb 2008 12:18 pm |
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TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
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Combinations of rim size and tyre size:
19 inch rime is fitted with 255 x 55 x 19
Overall diameter 30.04in or 763mm
And a circumference 94.37in or 2396.9mm
18 inch rime is fitted with 255 x 60 x 18
Overall diameter 30.04in or 763mm
And a circumference 94.37in or 2396.9mm
17 inch rime is fitted with 235 x 70 x 17
Overall diameter 29.95in or 760mm
And a circumference 94.09in or 2389.8mm
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| 6th Feb 2008 12:23 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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OK - so what is better :
More rim - less rubber
More rubber - less rim
This is probably one of those great mysteries of the universe 
And then why is "less rubber" ie those tyres fitting large rime like 19" / 20" more expensive 
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| 7th Feb 2008 5:59 am |
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2006LR3
Member Since: 11 Jan 2008
Location: Durban
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Deon,
would it not be easier to get your hands on a set of 18 rims from the hse? i know the back pages of the autortrader normally has those advertised.
You never know, you might get lucky.
Btw, this is one of those statement a man can make on this site and get away with!!! Dont try this at the office!!!
More rim - less rubber
More rubber - less rim
This is probably one of those great mysteries of the universe
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| 7th Feb 2008 6:56 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
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Hi Guys
For what its worth, I fitted 265/65/17 Bridgestone D694 AT Duelers and they are extremely good on and offroad. They have a 112 load rating and a speed rating of 190 km/hr. A bit pricey at ±R11500 for a set of five.
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| 9th Feb 2008 2:00 pm |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Deondef wrote:
Or is the overall size of the wheels (combination of rim size and tyre size) all the same ?
AFAIK the 19 " tyre has a lower profile - so yes the overall diameter stays the same
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| 10th Feb 2008 10:34 am |
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hiltonbe
Member Since: 27 May 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 29
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Finally managed to lay my hands on some 18" BFG A/T's in CT - slightly larger in that they are 265/65's but they seem to fit without problem - not sure about off road when the suspension is articulated but I am sure that just lifting the suspension should sort that out.
First impressions - can has lost of bit of poke (V8) but they seem to give a smoother ride then the AT2's that I had - car also stands about 4cm taller. Spare doesn't fit any more but the roof rack sorts that problem out when doing trips and I had planned to fit a Long range tank when I got a moment anyway
All in all - very happy with the new rubber.
I now have 6 ok AT2's 255/50/18's up for grabs if anybody is interested - guess that they are good for another 15-20 thou kms?
HB
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| 10th Feb 2008 3:36 pm |
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hiltonbe
Member Since: 27 May 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 29
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make that 6 * 255/55/18 AT2's - not 50 profiles!
HB
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| 10th Feb 2008 3:37 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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Doc
Does the Bridgestone fit into the spare wheel location ?
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| 11th Feb 2008 4:50 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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If you deflate the spare it will fit under the rear of the vehicle in the normal manner.
This worked with the 275/65 STT's, so will definitely work with anything smaller.
If you don't carry a compressor, then sorry, this won't work 
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| 11th Feb 2008 10:05 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Deondef wrote:Doc
Does the Bridgestone fit into the spare wheel location ?
Hi Deon
The Bridgestone 265/65/17 D694's fit the spare wheel well perfectly. They are amazing tyres and very quiet. Even Andrew St Pierre White has used them on his old G-Wagon and was very happy with them. From memory, he used these to tackle Van Zyl's pass, etc.
As I have only done 6000+ km with mine, I have no idea on the longevity of the tyre. I suppose with an independeny suspension one can only expect 50-60 thousand km. I got 102 000 km off my last set of BFG 265/70/16's on my Defender 2.8i with 20/80 offroad/tar.
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| 12th Feb 2008 3:09 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Since when is ASPW a referance  . He raves about whatever he gets for free - not that I'm saying it's a bad tyre 
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| 12th Feb 2008 6:58 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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heine wrote:Since when is ASPW a referance . He raves about whatever he gets for free - not that I'm saying it's a bad tyre
Heine, that's a bit harsh on ASPW! In most situations he is fairly unbiased, except his feelings on Defenders. I don't think any of us are completely unbiased.
The main point is that IMHO the Bridgestones D694s are very good tires for a D3.
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| 12th Feb 2008 5:22 pm |
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Sandlover
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
Posts: 83
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I can vouch for the 265/65/17 Bridgestone D694 AT Duelers. Had for about 20k already and still quite comfortable in terms of tread. I had same tyres on my Nissan Hardbody (no comments please) with no hassles.
The combination with speed and offroad makes it the ideal compromise in my opinion.
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| 13th Feb 2008 5:03 pm |
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Andrew van den Heever
Member Since: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
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If you deflate the BFG's on an 18 inch rim will the spare fit?
I have about 20 thou kms on my original tyres and I have a rather disturbing asymmetrical wear pattern on the inside of my front tyres, especially the right. There are also multiple areas of small tears in the tread. The alignment seems fine. I have done some rocky stuff, but nothing excessive and the rear is fine.
Anybody else experienced this?
I am keen on the BFG's but will go AT2's if I can't get the spare in.
V8 SE.
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| 26th Feb 2008 1:51 pm |
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