heavy duty springs ome what tires? - Land Rovers Only

jmorris6689 · 08-12-2008, 11:57 PM

well i have the old man emu heavy duty springs and shocks on my 01 disco. my current tire size is a 255 70 r16. i want to put on 31s... i think. but i was just wanting some feed back or maybe pics if somebody else has done this.

98xc800 · 08-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Here is a link to my thread about my 31x10.50/15 install on a DII

99 DII with 31x10.50/15 on BMW 15" steelies-No lift

Jupiter Rover · 08-13-2008, 06:24 PM

32's should fit. I ran 285/60 r18 (31.5's) with OME lift

jmorris6689 · 08-13-2008, 10:26 PM

32 sounds good but i just realized my tire is a 255 70 r16 which is about a 31 im thinking now about some 33s

Jupiter Rover · 08-14-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jmorris6689

32 sounds good but i just realized my tire is a 255 70 r16 which is about a 31 im thinking now about some 33s

33's will be a very tight fit.. front bumper will definitely need to be trimmed. Depending on the back spacing of the wheels, You will rub when you turn. Turning will be harder..

Some guys on Dweb have said they have put on 33's with the OME HD lift with trimming ect.

What kind of wheeling are you planning?

There is a ton of information on discoweb.org -- if you search.

Disco Mike · 08-14-2008, 07:49 AM

I run 265/75/16's, 31.9" with no issues.
Just remember the taller you go the more gas you burn and the quicker your spider gears, if still stock, will fail.
Mike

jmorris6689 · 08-15-2008, 10:24 PM

sounds good mike, ive already been through one set of gears. what gears could i switch to that would be stronger? 4:10s?

Alak · 08-15-2008, 11:31 PM

I rubbed a little on the front bumper until I straightend it out. It was a little mangled from previous off-road endevours.

But other wise, no rubbing at full lock or anything.

fivespddisco · 08-16-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Mike

I run 265/75/16's, 31.9" with no issues.
Just remember the taller you go the more gas you burn and the quicker your spider gears, if still stock, will fail.
Mike

Mike
just to clarify, Putting bigger springs on the truck does not increase the ware and tear on the drive train. Putting lager tires on the truck does.

fivespddisco · 08-16-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jmorris6689

sounds good mike, ive already been through one set of gears. what gears could i switch to that would be stronger? 4:10s?

The stock Ring and Pinion are very strong, the carrier or spider gears are the weakest part of our 3rds.
With the proposed 33in tires your in a funny spot. If you install 4/11 gears they will be a tad to short on the hiway,and this will will not address the weak carrier. We can argue about which is stronger stock Ring and Pinion or after market Ring and Pinion but you still have the Spider gears just waiting to be shock loaded so they can transform into tiny bits of gear smashing metal.

With the 33s in mind you can upgrade the carriers to an ARB or a True Track style. This not only will give you better traction when you need it, But strengthen the diff where it needs it most.

I hope this helps

jmorris6689 · 08-16-2008, 04:33 PM

where do i get true track carriers? it sounds like an investment that is well worth my money

fivespddisco · 08-18-2008, 06:29 AM

Try Keith at Rover Trax 303-506-9429

beast o bodmin · 09-09-2008, 02:24 PM

I run 265 75 16 on ome lift.seems fine.

08-12-2008, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmorris6689 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	heavy duty springs ome what tires? well i have the old man emu heavy duty springs and shocks on my 01 disco. my current tire size is a 255 70 r16. i want to put on 31s... i think. but i was just wanting some feed back or maybe pics if somebody else has done this. __________________ Jmorris6689

08-13-2008, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
98xc800 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gillam, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	Here is a link to my thread about my 31x10.50/15 install on a DII 99 DII with 31x10.50/15 on BMW 15" steelies-No lift __________________ 99 D2 31x10.50/15 Pro Comp XTerrains on BMW steel 15x6.5 wheels.

08-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	32's should fit. I ran 285/60 r18 (31.5's) with OME lift __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

08-13-2008, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmorris6689 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	32 sounds good but i just realized my tire is a 255 70 r16 which is about a 31 im thinking now about some 33s __________________ Jmorris6689

08-15-2008, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmorris6689 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	sounds good mike, ive already been through one set of gears. what gears could i switch to that would be stronger? 4:10s? __________________ Jmorris6689

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08-14-2008, 07:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	I run 265/75/16's, 31.9" with no issues. Just remember the taller you go the more gas you burn and the quicker your spider gears, if still stock, will fail. Mike

08-15-2008, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alak 2002 Discovery II SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 356 Gallery: 0	I rubbed a little on the front bumper until I straightend it out. It was a little mangled from previous off-road endevours. But other wise, no rubbing at full lock or anything. __________________ 2002 Discovery Series II SE. 2" OME Heavy Duty. 265/65R18 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's. I told my wife if the Land Rover goes, so do I. That shut her up.

08-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
jmorris6689 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	where do i get true track carriers? it sounds like an investment that is well worth my money __________________ Jmorris6689

08-18-2008, 06:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
fivespddisco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Equipe,Qt,ARB,Ashcroft dealer Posts: 426 Gallery: 10	Try Keith at Rover Trax 303-506-9429 __________________ Check out WWW.Lucky8LLc.com 716-898-8153 Justin

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beast o bodmin emmett distresser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: cave on torr Posts: 6 Gallery: 0	I run 265 75 16 on ome lift.seems fine. __________________ V8 Is the only way.

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