Thoughts on tyres

[Diablo user]

I have carried out a search and and browsed loads of threads on tyres ect but

I am unsure what size to go for I currently have 235/70/16 fitted ( standard).

I use the car more for road use but I am getting into green lane and pay and play days my thoughts are :

235/80/16 or 235/85/16

Or

256/70/16 or 265/80/16

I am currently on hd standard spring but with in the next month I am fitting a full 2 inch suspention lift

I am aware I have to cut and don't mind

So please can you give me your preferences and why some people have said I want a thin tyre to help get throught the mud better but iether say the wider tyre but be better for a bigger foot print

Thank

 

[waldershelf]

op2:

 

[Bromsgrove Defender]

:5blurk5:

 

[prior1188]

265/75/16 look good and perform well. Probably Wouldn't have to cut the arches with a 2 inch lift either.

 

[Dr_evil]

I like tyres they make the car move

 

[Bromsgrove Defender]

I like tyres they make the car move

nice irony

 

[Freelaner]

I like tyres they make the car move

nice irony

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi

 

[discomark10]

the taller tyre will help with the ruts make from other vehicles, and also the 235/85's are not to wide so the dig in rather than sit on the mud and slip.
Id'e go for the 235/85, the 265/80 would be my 2nd choice.

 

[Diablo user]

Thanks for you info lads

 

[thebiglad]

I have carried out a search and and browsed loads of threads on tyres ect but

I am unsure what size to go for I currently have 235/70/16 fitted ( standard).

I use the car more for road use but I am getting into green lane and pay and play days my thoughts are :

235/80/16 or 235/85/16

Or

256/70/16 or 265/80/16

I am currently on hd standard spring but with in the next month I am fitting a full 2 inch suspention lift

I am aware I have to cut and don't mind

So please can you give me your preferences and why some people have said I want a thin tyre to help get throught the mud better but iether say the wider tyre but be better for a bigger foot print

Thank

The first thing I would be doing is to identify honestly to myself how much time I will spend offroad.

If it's 20% off and 80% on-road, your choice will be governed more by the requirements of road work.

For example:

1. wider tyres on road create more rolling resistance therefore more drag therefore consume more fuel.

2. Suspension mods to raise the car to fit taller tyres will raise the centre of gravity of the car and affect it's stability in corners and emergency manoeuvres. These mods needs to be communicated to your insurer or they may not pay out a claim.

3. Higher suspension and taller tyres when off-road allow you to go further, before you get stuck.


Truly speaking a well-driven std Discovery is a remarkably competent vehicle - changing from std spec needs thinking through carefully so you understand all the implications.

I would suggest you do some off-roading in std trim before spending hard-earned cash.

Cheers
Dave

 

[Diablo user]

The first thing I would be doing is to identify honestly to myself how much time I will spend offroad.

If it's 20% off and 80% on-road, your choice will be governed more by the requirements of road work.

For example:

1. wider tyres on road create more rolling resistance therefore more drag therefore consume more fuel.

2. Suspension mods to raise the car to fit taller tyres will raise the centre of gravity of the car and affect it's stability in corners and emergency manoeuvres. These mods needs to be communicated to your insurer or they may not pay out a claim.

3. Higher suspension and taller tyres when off-road allow you to go further, before you get stuck.


Truly speaking a well-driven std Discovery is a remarkably competent vehicle - changing from std spec needs thinking through carefully so you understand all the implications.

I would suggest you do some off-roading in std trim before spending hard-earned cash.

Cheers
Dave

Thanks for the info dave here's why I am thinking :

I do use the car at the moment more on the road but hoping to do pay and play and green landing every month

My tyres are getting low on tred any way secondly I work for my self and carry quite alot of weight in the boot and the current rear springs and shocks are badly worn and sagging ( that's why I was thinking of getting 2" hd front and rear )

Thanks for the info