hatch
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Sorry to post another tire thread, as there are multiple already here that are very informative on tire options for 19" and 18" wheels.
I'll be looking to upgrade from the awful OEM Contis on my 2013 LR4 before winter rolls around and am a little underwhelmed with the number of options available for the 19" wheels. That said, the Duratracs and the TerrainContacts both look like solid tires.
Obviously, going to 18" opens up the field quite a bit. But doing so comes with a big price tag.
So, I'm left with the question: Do I need 18s?
Perhaps if I'm even asking that question, the answer is no. But, I'd appreciate any info on the pros/cons of going to 18 vs. staying with 19s.
Are the sidewalls on tires for the 19s a major weakness when hitting the trail? Or is it much ado about nothing?
I've seen the fact that the LR4s come with only 19 and 20" options offered up as evidence that LR abandoned serious offroad use when they made that decision. Does this hold water?
Anyway, any thoughts on the what/why/when of 18" vs. 19" are appreciated.
I'll be looking to upgrade from the awful OEM Contis on my 2013 LR4 before winter rolls around and am a little underwhelmed with the number of options available for the 19" wheels. That said, the Duratracs and the TerrainContacts both look like solid tires.
Obviously, going to 18" opens up the field quite a bit. But doing so comes with a big price tag.
So, I'm left with the question: Do I need 18s?
Perhaps if I'm even asking that question, the answer is no. But, I'd appreciate any info on the pros/cons of going to 18 vs. staying with 19s.
Are the sidewalls on tires for the 19s a major weakness when hitting the trail? Or is it much ado about nothing?
I've seen the fact that the LR4s come with only 19 and 20" options offered up as evidence that LR abandoned serious offroad use when they made that decision. Does this hold water?
Anyway, any thoughts on the what/why/when of 18" vs. 19" are appreciated.