Tire question for Disco

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Glen

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My wifes 95 we recently aquired is in need of tires, and I would like to
put a slightly taller tire on it, and also am considering not going with
an H rated tire like it calls for.

I usually buy tires at Costco, which rules out both of the above, unless
I want to install them myself.

I see no real need to have an H rated tire on this vehicle, but to be
safe should I stick with them?

I am also curious as to how tall of a tire I can go with in wheel wells
without going to a lift kit..

TIA
 
....and Glen spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...


> My wifes 95 we recently aquired is in need of tires, and I would like
> to put a slightly taller tire on it, and also am considering not
> going with an H rated tire like it calls for.
>
> I usually buy tires at Costco, which rules out both of the above,
> unless I want to install them myself.
>
> I see no real need to have an H rated tire on this vehicle, but to be
> safe should I stick with them?
>
> I am also curious as to how tall of a tire I can go with in wheel
> wells without going to a lift kit..
>
> TIA

Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with no
problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any problems with
rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I have standard
suspension.

http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html has some helpful info. You can go
as high as you like, but when you get to 235/85 some bodywork mods will be
required.


--
Rich
==============================
Disco 300 Tdi auto
S2a 88" SW
Tiggrr (V8 trialler)


 
Richard Brookman wrote:
> ...and Glen spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...
>
>
>
>>My wifes 95 we recently aquired is in need of tires, and I would like
>>to put a slightly taller tire on it, and also am considering not
>>going with an H rated tire like it calls for.
>>
>>I usually buy tires at Costco, which rules out both of the above,
>>unless I want to install them myself.
>>
>>I see no real need to have an H rated tire on this vehicle, but to be
>>safe should I stick with them?
>>
>>I am also curious as to how tall of a tire I can go with in wheel
>>wells without going to a lift kit..
>>
>>TIA
>
>
> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with no
> problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any problems with
> rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I have standard
> suspension.
>
> http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html has some helpful info. You can go
> as high as you like, but when you get to 235/85 some bodywork mods will be
> required.
>
>

Thanks - did you go with H rated tires?
 
....and Glen spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...


> Richard Brookman wrote:
>> ...and Glen spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wifes 95 we recently aquired is in need of tires, and I would
>>> like to put a slightly taller tire on it, and also am considering
>>> not going with an H rated tire like it calls for.
>>>
>>> I usually buy tires at Costco, which rules out both of the above,
>>> unless I want to install them myself.
>>>
>>> I see no real need to have an H rated tire on this vehicle, but to
>>> be safe should I stick with them?
>>>
>>> I am also curious as to how tall of a tire I can go with in wheel
>>> wells without going to a lift kit..
>>>
>>> TIA
>>
>>
>> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with
>> no problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any
>> problems with rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I
>> have standard suspension.
>>
>> http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html has some helpful info. You
>> can go as high as you like, but when you get to 235/85 some bodywork
>> mods will be required.
>>
>>
>
> Thanks - did you go with H rated tires?

S rated.

--
Rich
==============================
Disco 300 Tdi auto
S2a 88" SW
Tiggrr (V8 trialler)


 
On or around Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:50:44 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>
>
>S rated.

hmmm. I forget what S translates to. 's probably enough, though. I've
only ever had a disco up to 100 on the clock, and then only briefly.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
George Orwell (1903 - 1950) Animal Farm
 

"Austin Shackles" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On or around Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:50:44 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
>>
>>
>>S rated.
>
> hmmm. I forget what S translates to. 's probably enough, though.

180km/h (112mile/h)

(L is 120 km/h, then in 10km/h steps through to U (excluding O), then H
(210), V (240) and others of even less relevance to Solihull's finest.


--
Kevin Poole
**Use current month and year to reply (e.g. [email protected])***
Car Transport by Tiltbed Trailer - based near Derby

 
Austin Shackles wrote:
> On or around Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:50:44 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
>>
>>S rated.
>
> hmmm. I forget what S translates to. 's probably enough, though. I've
> only ever had a disco up to 100 on the clock, and then only briefly.

Although if you plough into a queue full of old grannies at a bus-stop
and your vehicle is wearing tyres of a lower rating than the
manufacturer advises you would probably find yourself in deeper doo-doos.

John
 
John Greystrong wrote:
> Austin Shackles wrote:
>
>> On or around Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:50:44 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
>> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>>
>>>
>>> S rated.
>>
>>
>> hmmm. I forget what S translates to. 's probably enough, though. I've
>> only ever had a disco up to 100 on the clock, and then only briefly.
>
>
> Although if you plough into a queue full of old grannies at a bus-stop
> and your vehicle is wearing tyres of a lower rating than the
> manufacturer advises you would probably find yourself in deeper doo-doos.
>
> John

That was my thinking, I can see why Costco only will stick to
manufacturs spec's, but an H rated tire on a Disco seems like ridiculous
overkill IMHO.

Btw, is the H rating right on the tire? The michelins I currently have
dont have anything on the sidewalls implying that they are H rated...
 
Glen wrote:

> Btw, is the H rating right on the tire? The michelins I currently have
> dont have anything on the sidewalls implying that they are H rated...


It should be after the size eg: 235/70R16 96H <---- being the bit you want.

--
EMB
 
On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 17:22:58 GMT, Glen wrote:

> I can see why Costco only will stick to manufacturs spec's, ...

What are Costco's prices like for tyres?

--
Cheers [email protected]
Dave. pam is missing e-mail



 
On or around Thu, 24 Nov 2005 07:47:38 -0000, "Autolycus"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>
>"Austin Shackles" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On or around Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:50:44 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
>> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>S rated.
>>
>> hmmm. I forget what S translates to. 's probably enough, though.
>
>180km/h (112mile/h)
>
>(L is 120 km/h, then in 10km/h steps through to U (excluding O), then H
>(210), V (240) and others of even less relevance to Solihull's finest.

spose a 3.9 V8 *might* get up to 112. I've just about got the 300 TDi up to
100, after tweaking it.
 
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 13:52:26 +0000, Austin Shackles
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On or around Thu, 24 Nov 2005 07:47:38 -0000, "Autolycus"
><[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
>>
>>"Austin Shackles" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:[email protected]...
>>> On or around Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:50:44 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
>>> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>S rated.
>>>
>>> hmmm. I forget what S translates to. 's probably enough, though.
>>
>>180km/h (112mile/h)
>>
>>(L is 120 km/h, then in 10km/h steps through to U (excluding O), then H
>>(210), V (240) and others of even less relevance to Solihull's finest.
>
>spose a 3.9 V8 *might* get up to 112. I've just about got the 300 TDi up to
>100, after tweaking it.

I think 112 is actually the listed top speed. I've seen it on the
speedo, but wouldn't wanted to need to stop in a hurry. And you can
hear the slurping from the fuel pump....

--
Tim Hobbs
 

>
> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with no
> problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any problems with
> rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I have standard
> suspension.

> --
> Rich

This might be a stupid question but.................
Do you need larger wheels to put the larger tyres on ?

(I currently have 205 80 R16 on my Disco and want some AT tyres,
but there arent many available in that size)
ray


 
On or around Sat, 26 Nov 2005 06:38:39 -0000, "ray newport"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>
>>
>> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with no
>> problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any problems with
>> rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I have standard
>> suspension.
>
>> --
>> Rich
>
>This might be a stupid question but.................
>Do you need larger wheels to put the larger tyres on ?
>
>(I currently have 205 80 R16 on my Disco and want some AT tyres,
>but there arent many available in that size)

you can put 235/70 on the standard disco rims, also 235/85 if you solve the
bodywork issues; and as Richard says, 245/70 also.

I'd have thought there were 205R16 in most of the makes, though. Tend to
reckon that 205R16 look too skinny on a disco though.

hmmmm. looking at Bronco's site...

205R16 AT-type 50/50 type tyres:

Goodyear Wrangler Radial
Avon Ranger AT
Fulda Multitrac
Nankang Wild Conqueror

they don't sell pirelli

AT-type tyres not available in 205R16:

Goodrich AT-KO
Dunlop Grand Trek AT2
Goodyear AT/R
Fulda Tramp Tour

disco rims are 7J16 IIRC, and will take the tyre width. People put 235/85
on LWB series rims, which are narrower, with no obvious ill-effect. They're
a bit wide for SWB rims though.

235 width look "right" on discos, though, to me. We had 205s on one of
ours, and they look skimpy.
 
....and ray newport spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...


>> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with
>> no problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any
>> problems with rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I
>> have standard suspension.
>
>> --
>> Rich
>
> This might be a stupid question but.................
> Do you need larger wheels to put the larger tyres on ?
>
> (I currently have 205 80 R16 on my Disco and want some AT tyres,
> but there arent many available in that size)
> ray

They are on standard Land Rover Freestyle alloys. BFG All Terrains - the
canine's reproductive equipment.

--
Rich
==============================
Disco 300 Tdi auto
S2a 88" SW
Tiggrr (V8 trialler)


 
On or around Sat, 26 Nov 2005 13:38:50 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>...and ray newport spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...
>
>
>>> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70 with
>>> no problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up any
>>> problems with rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly taller. I
>>> have standard suspension.
>>
>>> --
>>> Rich
>>
>> This might be a stupid question but.................
>> Do you need larger wheels to put the larger tyres on ?
>>
>> (I currently have 205 80 R16 on my Disco and want some AT tyres,
>> but there arent many available in that size)
>> ray
>
>They are on standard Land Rover Freestyle alloys. BFG All Terrains - the
>canine's reproductive equipment.

except for that muddy bit you found... <D&R>
 
....and Austin Shackles spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...


> On or around Sat, 26 Nov 2005 13:38:50 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
>> ...and ray newport spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...
>>
>>
>>>> Largest standard size is 235/70. I have recently fitted 245/70
>>>> with no problems, and it's had a good workout offroad to show up
>>>> any problems with rubbing. These are 10mm wider and slightly
>>>> taller. I have standard suspension.
>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Rich
>>>
>>> This might be a stupid question but.................
>>> Do you need larger wheels to put the larger tyres on ?
>>>
>>> (I currently have 205 80 R16 on my Disco and want some AT tyres,
>>> but there arent many available in that size)
>>> ray
>>
>> They are on standard Land Rover Freestyle alloys. BFG All Terrains
>> - the canine's reproductive equipment.
>
> except for that muddy bit you found... <D&R>

Muddy! That was chocolate mousse with grass on top. <breathes deeply> A
compromise tyre, the canine's reproductive equipment for most situations and
ground conditions. Pretty useless for a) fitment to rear of F1 car driven
by Ralf Schumacher and b) for soggy mud of greater than axle depth. Steve
with his bar-grips *was* on the dry bit when he pulled me out, after all.

I'll live with that. </self-justification>


--
Rich
==============================
Disco 300 Tdi auto
S2a 88" SW
Tiggrr (V8 trialler)


 
On or around Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:49:32 -0000, "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>> except for that muddy bit you found... <D&R>
>
>Muddy! That was chocolate mousse with grass on top. <breathes deeply> A
>compromise tyre, the canine's reproductive equipment for most situations and
>ground conditions. Pretty useless for a) fitment to rear of F1 car driven
>by Ralf Schumacher and b) for soggy mud of greater than axle depth. Steve
>with his bar-grips *was* on the dry bit when he pulled me out, after all.
>
>I'll live with that. </self-justification>

FSVO dry, but fair cop. ATs aren't made for thick mud, anyway.

was impressed by how well the old avon rangemaster copes, though.
 
Dave Liquorice wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 17:22:58 GMT, Glen wrote:
>
>
>>I can see why Costco only will stick to manufacturs spec's, ...
>
>
> What are Costco's prices like for tyres?
>
I find that usually no one can come close to Costco, for michelins for
my diesel truck anyway. No one could come within 25$ per tire.

Plus they will rebalance / rotate as many times as you want, and never
quibble on warranty stuff, at least thats been my experience.


cheers
 
On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:42:10 GMT, Glen wrote:

> I find that usually no one can come close to Costco, for michelins
> for my diesel truck anyway. No one could come within 25$ per tire.

Why do I get the feeling Glen isn't in the UK. B-) Costco (UK) only
do Michelins, I'll bear that price difference in mind when I come to
buy the next set.

> Plus they will rebalance / rotate as many times as you want, and
> never quibble on warranty stuff, at least thats been my experience.

Presumably only for tyres purchased and fitted by them? Sounds to good
to be in the UK...

I'm cultivating my local dealer and I'm pretty pleased with the
service I have got from them, Lloyds, Carlisle. The service manager
himself changed the fuel filter and switch when it arrived on the back
of the recovery wagon around 1900 at night. I suspect they'd balance
rotate for free if I asked at the time of a service/MOT etc.

--
Cheers [email protected]
Dave. pam is missing e-mail



 
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