doesn't quite fit the thread title, because I think they are smaller than 18".
Are these 17"? And if so, because they are diesel? Pretty fun video anyway.
They look like 17 or even 16s. likely running much smaller brakes.
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doesn't quite fit the thread title, because I think they are smaller than 18".
Are these 17"? And if so, because they are diesel? Pretty fun video anyway.
Bartek,
I currently plan on ordering the KO2's in 285/60/R18.
I have a really great dealership but plan on using an Indy shop to do my mods: they are cheaper and seem more accustomed (not-to-mention enthusiastic) to do off-road mods (and I have a lot of work to do).
All my stuff won't be in until May-ish, but discussions and initial measurements lead me to believe that this size tire, which is both wider and larger (diameter) than the stock, will cause a few surmountable issues.
First, the tire is taller so we will need to get a set of rods as well as recalibrate the height sensors to level the truck properly.
Second, these wide tires will rub on the plastic splash guards/wheel wells. Thus, some minor wiring of the plastic to the body of the truck is necessary to give us a bit more room in the wheel wells.
Third, the bigger tire will probably have trouble in the spare-tire well so we will most-likely need to cut the plastic heat shield/splash guard and then wrap the exhaust at those points (to protect the tire from getting scorched). Positioning the bigger tire in there may be a bit tricky, but should be do-able.
Finally...and this is something relatively unrelated to driving the truck but a problem for those with a wheel carrier...I have learned from Finlayforpres that I will need to fabricate an entirely new spare tire mount on my Kaymar rear bumper since the oversize tire needs more space (and the factory mount is not well positioned anyway).
I hope to let everyone know how the mods go and I will post pictures after the latest round of mods are complete. She should look pretty beastly after all the work...
If anyone has experience with the 285/60/R18 on the LR4--let us know!
Cheers,
Land Rover Joe
Surfrider 77,
That's great news and many thanks!
I will follow-up with the group once complete (late May?) to post how everything goes.
Land Rover Joe
Great and thourough explanations, thank you both.
I didn't realize that much of a damage/trouble can be caused by mere 1.42" of a difference. Anyway, I am going to heed your advice and definitely get the 5th wheel - def. not so proverbial in this case, ha!
What also made me doubt the necessity of getting that spare at first, let alone lack of some knowledge you guys just shared, was the fact that when I was driving a 25 year old Land Cruiser for about a month last year, all of its tires, in addition to being worn treadless, seemed to also be different from each other - although the wheels were the same, I think. Granted we rarely drove faster than 60-70 km/h (we had three people, petrol canisters, water, food, grill and heavy tents with us) we didn't experience major issues, although it did feel a bit wobbly and "fluid", if you will.
Last question: if I remove the heat shield, is the tire not gonna get scorched? Or other issues?
Also, I suppose I will have to replace the spare with my original 19 spare every time when I put my winter wheels/tires back on/off, but that's ok, I'll just get really efficient in replacing the spare I guess
Air compressor permanently in the car - good idea!
Maybe I'll get some shields for the undercarriage/gas tank etc. I suppose hitting a larger rock or sliding into gully could easily damage some vital parts. Not sure about reinforced front/rear bumpers...overall everything I'm mentioning shouldn't be more than $10k (I'd hope), but can save tens of thousands in repair/replacement. Do you guys agree and what is the most important protection in your opinion?
I'm gonna end up with a pretty well equipped vehicle if I go thru with half the improvements on this wishlist...
Thx again!