Tire options for LR3 SE, 18" rims

[JohnKel]

There is a plus side to the 255/60R18 in that it is the same diameter as the stock 19" tires (255/55R19). So when I use my 18" set I only need 4 because my 19" spare is the same size. This makes it much cheaper (and easier) to keep switching from my 19" highway set to my 18" off-road set.

I guess I wouldn't have to be so cheap if I could just find one more 18" wheel.

Airboss... what brand of 255/60R18 tires do you have? I'm having trouble finding that size , or are they off road only ( I want on/off road) ?

Thanks
John

 

[nwoods]

Airboss... what brand of 255/60R18 tires do you have? I'm having trouble finding that size , or are they off road only ( I want on/off road) ?

Thanks
John

The General Grabber's discussed above are a good all terrian on/off road tire. They are very similar to the Nitto's, but slightly smaller, closer to the stock tire size.

John, I think you should consider either the Nitto's or the BGF's if you are unwilling or unable to wait. IMHO, you can get a set of used Wranglers very inexpensively because a lot of people are ditching them in favour of real tires. So get the used Wranglers to tide you over, then get real tires when they are available. I can send you a link to a few folks offering them up if you are interested.

As for not getting a decent spare tire.... if you are off roading, that would not be a wise choice in my opinion. If you are somewhere that provokes a flat, getting out of there with a cheesy spare is probably not your best option.

 

[Airboss]

The General Grabber's discussed above are a good all terrian on/off road tire. They are very similar to the Nitto's, but slightly smaller, closer to the stock tire size.

As for not getting a decent spare tire.... if you are off roading, that would not be a wise choice in my opinion. If you are somewhere that provokes a flat, getting out of there with a cheesy spare is probably not your best option.

I agree that the Generals and the Nittos are great options. I'm sorry, but I should have mentioned that I have the full-sized 19" spare and that's why I feel that interchanging the two is appropriate in my circumstance.

 

[Redbull_Addict]

Hi Gents, (first post)

Has anyone installed the BFG's yet, I'm curious whether the spare fit.

Take care!

 

[davez26]

Has anyone installed the BFG's yet, I'm curious whether the spare fit./QUOTE]
That would be me, I have a post around here somewhere. The spare fits with a little bit of work.
Tires are excellent!

 

[nwoods]

Hi Gents, (first post)

Has anyone installed the BFG's yet, I'm curious whether the spare fit.

Take care!

Here is another LR3 with BFG's. I love it!:

 

[nwoods]

I posted the definitive response to the perpetual question: What tire fits my LR3?
It's been stickied here: http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5223

 

[4free]

Has anyone tried the Avon Tech STs?

TireRack has these listed as the only 'exact size' replacements other than the Junkyears and the Pirellis. My '06 LR3 is a lease, due up in October, so I need to stay with the same size due to the Lease Police.

The Avon Tech ST tires are relatively cheap ($111-tire only) and have a reasonably decent-looking tread pattern. The only drawback, on paper, is their S-rating, but who goes 112mph in an LR3?

I looked at their customer reviews - nothing much similar to LR3, a Touareg and a Grand Cherokee Limited (well, kinda), mostly Ram trucks - not quite the same size/application. Wondering if anyone here has tried them?

The Conti/Generals sound great but I can't wait til June - belts are just starting to show on both fronts! Any feedback ASAP would be appreciated!!!

 

[duckdive]

Don't know what city you are in, but there is a set of Goodyear Wranglers for sale.
Just click on the classifieds above. I'm reeeealy sure the guy will give you a good deal.

 

[4free]

too far . . .

Don't know what city you are in, but there is a set of Goodyear Wranglers for sale.
Just click on the classifieds above. I'm reeeealy sure the guy will give you a good deal.

Those HPs are in San Diego w/local pickup only - I'm in Michigan

Anyone tried the Avons???