Member Since: 12 Apr 2019
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 140
Largest 19” Tyres for my D3?
Good evening!
What’s the largest 19” Tyre I’ll get on my D3.
Looking to get as large of a profile as pos.
Thanks.
7th Aug 2019 7:55 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
Pirelli Verde 275 55 19
or
GoodYear Wrangler Adventurer AT with Kevlar 255 60 19 (my choice)
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
7th Aug 2019 8:23 pm
Gorilla63
Member Since: 18 May 2019
Location: Bewdley
Posts: 446
If you're wanting to increase footprint for offroad purposes. I would also suggest putting on the smallest size rim you can, then add the largest profile tyre onto a smaller rim. That would me more advantageous.
Not sure what the smallest size rim is that you can put on a D3? I'm sure someone will say whether its possible.
8th Aug 2019 4:54 am
andy27
Member Since: 07 Oct 2018
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 82
Hi, you can put 17" rims on a D3 so long as you have NOT got the brake upgrade or HSE model as they will not fit. Ask me how i know
8th Aug 2019 6:18 am
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
I have used 17" wheels on my D3 HSE Diesel , its only the V8's that had bigger brakes .
8th Aug 2019 12:13 pm
Last Boy Scout
Member Since: 12 Apr 2019
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 140
Thanks for info guys.
Mine had the V8 Brakes apparently..... how would I double check?
Got Goodyear All Weather on the rear and got a stone through one in the Forrest.
May give the General Grabbers a go...... 🤔🤷♂️
9th Aug 2019 3:05 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 529
I found that tyres were a bit limited for 19" inch rims, so I am in the process of going down to 18" rims and putting on 265/60R18 BF Goodrich All-Terrain.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
9th Aug 2019 3:45 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23824
If you’ve got a D3 with V8 brakes, fit 18” oe D3 rims. I did with the oe 255-60-18 size tyres.
I also have 18” Compomotive rims on my D4. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
9th Aug 2019 4:42 pm
Last Boy Scout
Member Since: 12 Apr 2019
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 140
Nice. 👌😎
9th Aug 2019 6:01 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 529
I have managed to source some 18" SE spec rims off the forum.
They're away now to be refurbished.
Once the BF G's are on I'll let you know how I get on.
Burns my a wee bit that I've only recently put on 4 Goodyear Wrangler HPs on the 19" rims, albeit at a good price. As I said, was unpleasantly surprised at the lack of range available in the UK for this size.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
9th Aug 2019 7:21 pm
Last Boy Scout
Member Since: 12 Apr 2019
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 140
Sounds good.
Would defo prefer a higher profile like.
I do a lot of rough roads for Fishing and Stuff. 👍👍
9th Aug 2019 9:49 pm
PCT3
Member Since: 13 May 2017
Location: Kent
Posts: 144
I run 265/65R18 BFGs KO2s on my D3 in normal use they don’t rub at all even on access mode, only time I get a rub is reversing on full r/h lock onto my drive very rare, the rub is the plastic cover over the FBH exhaust, I’m also very pleased with the low noiseDiscovery 3 HSE 07
Discovery 1, Search & Rescue SE4x4 Responce
Fiat Decato motor home
Mazda MX5
10th Aug 2019 6:36 am
Last Boy Scout
Member Since: 12 Apr 2019
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 140
Good stuff.
Thanks for info.
Need to go look for a set of 18” Rims now. 😝👍💰
10th Aug 2019 10:40 am
PCT3
Member Since: 13 May 2017
Location: Kent
Posts: 144
If you fit a full size spare that size the dirt guard has to be removed, only 25psi in tyre it winches up ok but needs a bit help to lower as it jams in placeDiscovery 3 HSE 07
Discovery 1, Search & Rescue SE4x4 Responce
Fiat Decato motor home
Mazda MX5
10th Aug 2019 5:14 pm
Last Boy Scout
Member Since: 12 Apr 2019
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 140
Good evening all. Would the attached fit my 54 plate Disco 3 HSE with V8 Brakes?
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a wee bit that I've only recently put on 4 Goodyear Wrangler HPs on the 19" rims, albeit at a good price. As I said, was unpleasantly surprised at the lack of range available in the UK for this size.
