Online Petition For Goodyear Tire Co. USA

[phraxos5]

Does Anyone know how to start an online petition directed at Goodyear Tire Co. to start producing the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R in 255/55R19. After all, they did supply the G4 challenge with this tire. I have not been able to find a solution for agressive off road tires in this size. It is very strange, maybe they are working on a new tire for this application TBA in 2011. Also if anyone knows about a good off road 20 in wheel in black with the right offset for the Lr4, let me know. I was interested in this wheel but was informed by Vtech that there is not enough offset for the lr4.
http://www.visionwheel.com/wheel.cfm?id=622
Maybe there is a solution to make em fit. I know, I know...Give it some time, but
the right tires in the right size would be the best option so lets work on goodyear usa for a solution. The Lr4 is legendary off road vehicle and deserves more options!

 

[umbertob]

They still make them in that size over in Europe AFAIK, so if you have the dough you could probably buy them from a supplier there... Europe was the only way to get those MT/Rs until a couple of years ago, when Goodyear finally started manufacturing them in North America as well. I suspect they had so few takers on this side of the pond that they just decided to stop production and focus on their new Wrangler MT/Rs with Kevlar. Unfortunately, that tire does not come in a 19" size (not yet anyway... Fingers crossed.)

PS: Compomotive in the UK makes a modified version of their PD1880 18" off-road wheel that should fit the brakes of 2010+ LR4.

 

[phraxos5]

Thanks, I will check out that wheel. An 18 in would be better. The more sidewall the better!

 

[dihan]

I think I am in the same boat, can't find good off road tires. I am thinking about 20" Redbourne Saxon rims and Toyo Open Country A/T in 285/50/20. Redbourne makes rims custom for Land Rover. The tire is about 1 inch taller and 1 inch wider. I don't anticipate a problem with this size but I would love to hear from somebody who has experience. According to the local tire dealer, there will be no problem, they have done this before.

 

[phraxos5]

I have decided to go up to 20's. 285/55r20 bfg TA/KO with Flat Black XD monster by kmc Wheels. I have 2.5 inch Johnson Rods Lift which will be full time. We will see how this goes. The profile is a little low for my tastes and I would rather use the more agressive dura tracs but standing at 33.4 dia. I seriously doubt they will clear even with the lift. I guess something is better than nothing.



http://johnsonrods.com/

 

[crewcabrob]

Goodyear also has the Wrangler silent armour that comes in 275/55/20. The tire might be a good option for some. I really wish I would have sprung for the 20" factory wheels when we bought the truck. Now I am scrabling to find tires that are descent for 19" wheels.

 

[phraxos5]

wrangler MTR

The wrangler mt/r in 255/55R19 are available in europe. They are @ 1000 euro. Then you will have to ship them and I am not sure how much that will be. I have been advised by some outfitters to definitely go up to 20's. But I am still ordering the wranglers for back up on my old 19's. By the way I have found this site VERY helpful in comparing different size combos. It is already on this forum somewhere but here it is again.

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp