Hi All... ok, so my Disco3 is sitting on 20" wheels like so:
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At present, has a decent set of TOYO Proxes on (s/t 255/50 R20 ..etc)
Now, im no big expert but im not so sure these are to great for any kind of off road driving, even the light stuff.
So, what are your thoughts on this? are they ok? if not, what reasonable tyre would you recommend, taking into account my wheels are at 20" ?
Cheers in advance all :D
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12th Jul 2012 6:28 pm
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I would recommend you get a set of 17" wheels with some off road tyres (Cooper ST ot STT are my choice) Then you can have the best of both worlds.
12th Jul 2012 7:00 pm
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17" wheels are a must IMHO - I prefer GG ATs though.
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Cheers Guys... May be a stupid question, but can you P/x wheels?
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13th Jul 2012 12:12 pm
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stick some 255/50 x20 or 275/45x20 Grabber ATs on your rims - job done
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Possibly - but why not buy the wheels you want, probably S/H here, and then sell your wheels & tyres here?
20" wheels are generally more valuable than 17" wheels of the same type & in the same condition, so it could be a good deal.
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13th Jul 2012 12:44 pm
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As Al said, 275/45x20 General AT or Cooper LTZ.
13th Jul 2012 1:22 pm
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I'd recommend the GG AT as a tread pattern but I don't have them in 20". (Mine are 19's)
Hmm... A trade perhaps, my wheels/tyres for a set of 17/18" wheels/tyres... Cheers,
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13th Jul 2012 4:34 pm
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I bought a set of 17" with Cooper ST's from another forum member...mainly for snow but they've been pressed into some light off-roading.....keep your eye out and prepare to move quickly once the vultures start circling "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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13th Jul 2012 4:44 pm
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Not sure if you can source them, but I've got Nitto Terra Grapplers which have been fantastic both on road (low road noise, great comfort) and off (rocks, slush and ruts, haven't tried snow yet...).
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