BFG T/A KO2 in 19"

[stl8grey]

The Duratracs are loud as well. They are quite durable and wear remarkably even though.

 

[Fugi Snow]

My mechanic who owns a 2012 LR4 and has the best shop specializing in Rovers in Santa Fe says LR4,s go through tires no matter alignment or type of tire. So just relax and enjoy the tires while yah have em.

 

[stl8grey]

We have 189k on our LR4 and the new Terrain Contacts are our third set total.We only have about 5k miles on them. So, the original Continentals, then the Duratracs and now these. We had an LR3 that only went thru 2 sets in 155k miles. The second set on the LR3 were the Grabber AT2 in 18 inch. I think they wear tires quite awesome. The weight and robust suspension keep the tires planted for sure. We do not do anything special to them either. I do not even recall rotating the Duratracs. The Rover is the best vehicle we have ever owned no doubt.

 

[viper_iii]

That is due to the lower bushings - replace those and keep a decent balance and you don't get really wicked Cupping like I've got...

but just throw some mud / snow / sand / rocks under them and all is good!

LTZ sidewall cuts though - hrmm... maybe those were Nittos....
very similar tire but only in 18" on those

Never have run the BFGs... usually a pretty solid tire for my other vehicles though.

 

[Dhetticher]

And none are sturdy, e rated tires. 18" wheels is one of the few must do mods for an LR4 to make sense for me.

The cooper Zeon is rated E. Just doesn’t have the same speed rating as the LR is capable of.

 

[Nechaken]

At least in 255/55/19, I don't believe this is correct. It may be "XL" load rated, but this is not the same as being load range E.

http://us.coopertire.com/tires/cooper-zeon-ltz.aspx

The cooper Zeon is rated E. Just doesn’t have the same speed rating as the LR is capable of.

 

[Jermgallo]

And none are sturdy, e rated tires. 18" wheels is one of the few must do mods for an LR4 to make sense for me.

if you run LR3 OEM wheels do you need to run a spacer to clear the brake caliper?

 

[ryanjl]

if you run LR3 OEM wheels do you need to run a spacer to clear the brake caliper?

On an LR4? Yes. 1.25"

Or you can grind the **** out of the fins on the LR4 brake calipers, or you can swap in LR3 brake calipers.

 

[Bryan Jones]

if you run LR3 OEM wheels do you need to run a spacer to clear the brake caliper?

Yes. But there's several other brands that make 18's, that don't require a spacer.

Compos, Tuffants, Evo, Mudtech

 

[Ladric]

Continental Terrain Contact. Just went to them from the Duratracs. Quieter. Have not had them long enough out on the farm to give any country road comparison.

Did you have to use a spacer?