2012 lr4 lux! Hello!

[LRwhat]

Hello and greetings from Utah! Last month my wife and I decided to take the plunge and buy a new 2012 LR4 in grey. We absolutely love it! We had a few reasons for the purchase and they are as follows:
1. we can fit the two kids + car seats and still have plenty of room for luggage or friends.
2. I work the grave yard shift once a week, but am only required to work 4.5 hrs of the 8, and now have a place to sleep, of course i have the help of a foam mattress and a mummy bag.
3. We wanted a safe car for my wife to drive in the snow, and so far it does that very well.
4. Our garage is not very deep, and this fits perfectly and the front park assist tells my wife when to stop!
5. We frequently have the need for a good 4x4 with a locking diff to get us up to the family cabin, and hunting.

I have come to realize that the only thing I dislike about the LR4 is the 19' rims and stock tires. They are great on the road but not off. I am excited to learn more about the truck and have the support of the community!

 

[Finlayforprez]

Hello and greetings from Utah! Last month my wife and I decided to take the plunge and buy a new 2012 LR4 in grey. We absolutely love it! We had a few reasons for the purchase and they are as follows:
1. we can fit the two kids + car seats and still have plenty of room for luggage or friends.
2. I work the grave yard shift once a week, but am only required to work 4.5 hrs of the 8, and now have a place to sleep, of course i have the help of a foam mattress and a mummy bag.
3. We wanted a safe car for my wife to drive in the snow, and so far it does that very well.
4. Our garage is not very deep, and this fits perfectly and the front park assist tells my wife when to stop!
5. We frequently have the need for a good 4x4 with a locking diff to get us up to the family cabin, and hunting.

I have come to realize that the only thing I dislike about the LR4 is the 19' rims and stock tires. They are great on the road but not off. I am excited to learn more about the truck and have the support of the community!

Hi there,

Welcome! You should head over to the LR4 technical forum - lots of great information. The 19" wheels on the LR4 are a huge topic of discussion because there are only limited tire selections. The only 18" wheels available that clear the brakes/calipers for the LR4 are the Compomotives out of the UK. I got rid of my stock tires and went with the Cooper Zeon LTZs (255/55/R19) and they make a WORLD of difference off road and are great on the road. I have not yet had a chance to use them in snow, but I hear they perform well. They are the best tire if you keep the 19" wheel.

Keep in touch!

-David

 

[joewilliam]

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