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bernardmann · 10-27-2006, 06:07 PM

Looks good. It's going to look even better with the lift.

CaptainRuss · 10-27-2006, 08:01 PM

quite honestly, we had the white wall out on our Subaru and it looked hot, same thing with jeeps, broncos, willies & int'l. Think it really depends on what profile you want your truck to take on. For our DII were going for an overall matte & muted appearence, all eyes on the truck as a whole (eventually, when theres more cool stuff to look at). When the lift goes in, were thinking were going to black out the rims at the same time... Blast em and paint em! and white letters in!

MuddyRangeRover · 10-27-2006, 10:29 PM

Its all personal preference. Either way, ROCK ON!!

LANDY96 · 10-28-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainRuss

Got new tires on "The Phantom". They look great and ride way better than the stock Michelin XPC's. I credit Mack over at MuddyOval for inspiring me to go with the Hercules over the BFG AT's. There are no rubbing issues besides the spare squeaking over the bumper.

All I need now is the RTE 2" lift and I will be happy enough for a little while and I hope to get that going very soon.

I know you guys like photos so....

Before:
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After:
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Specs:
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Tread:
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We were all anxious to get them on, these guys just wanted their space back:
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Front look:
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Wide angle:
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I see those tires on ebay a lot! They are quite inexpensive.

But tell me, how do they do in mud, and how are they everywhere else? Keep us updated on how they do! Thanks!

CaptainRuss · 10-28-2006, 03:51 PM

Landy96- I actually got them for much cheaper than ebay- $85 each. Can't say much about mud yet but I can say that in the rain they are incredible. Having a serious coastal storm right now dumping 2" on rain on us. On the highway they just kept amazing contact, never floated like the old ones did. Maybe because each one weighs 11 pounds more than the Michelins. On some local flooded roads they just split though the mini-lakes that were forming. Inspired much confidence.

MuddyRangeRover · 10-29-2006, 08:42 AM

Glad to see you are enjoying them

Funrover · 10-29-2006, 11:36 PM

Very Nice man!!!!! Looks great..... Nice tires!!!!

LRDisco94 · 10-30-2006, 10:50 AM

Dude those are sweet!!!

WCURoverD90 · 10-30-2006, 11:01 AM

Those are some good looking tires. Get that lift put on and post some more pics....

LANDY96 · 10-30-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainRuss

Landy96- I actually got them for much cheaper than ebay- $85 each. Can't say much about mud yet but I can say that in the rain they are incredible. Having a serious coastal storm right now dumping 2" on rain on us. On the highway they just kept amazing contact, never floated like the old ones did. Maybe because each one weighs 11 pounds more than the Michelins. On some local flooded roads they just split though the mini-lakes that were forming. Inspired much confidence.

Where did you get them for $85.00?????????????????

96owner · 10-30-2006, 04:22 PM

nice tires

CaptainRuss · 10-30-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LANDY96

Where did you get them for $85.00?????????????????

I'll try to make it brief: Couldn't find them anywhere local. Called some places in neighboring states and they carried the brand, not the model, unwilling to try. Called Hercules customer service and they referred me to Central Tire in Maine. Called them and the guy says he has them but askes where I live. I tell him Boston, MA. He gives me the cell phone number for his driver who delivers in my neighborhood. I call that guy! He asks what kind, what size? He says no problem, can give them to you for $85 each, when and where do you want to meet? I paid cash for tires off the back of his truck and I got a receipt.

All I can say is call Hercules and see who they can reccomend near you.

LANDY96 · 10-31-2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainRuss

I'll try to make it brief: Couldn't find them anywhere local. Called some places in neighboring states and they carried the brand, not the model, unwilling to try. Called Hercules customer service and they referred me to Central Tire in Maine. Called them and the guy says he has them but askes where I live. I tell him Boston, MA. He gives me the cell phone number for his driver who delivers in my neighborhood. I call that guy! He asks what kind, what size? He says no problem, can give them to you for $85 each, when and where do you want to meet? I paid cash for tires off the back of his truck and I got a receipt.

All I can say is call Hercules and see who they can reccomend near you.

daway · 10-31-2006, 09:40 AM

LOL! that reminded me of stories of my dad when he grow up in NJ and buy'n items off the truck and trunk of cars. nice and did not have to pay for shipping.

10-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
bernardmann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 621 Gallery: 0	Looks good. It's going to look even better with the lift. __________________ Bernard Mann 2004 Disco G4 (Sold to Josh Lester) 2005 Mercedes C230 2003 Disco S (Sold)

10-27-2006, 10:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
MuddyRangeRover Where is my Black Son? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora/Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 496 Gallery: 0	Its all personal preference. Either way, ROCK ON!! __________________ 1996 Disco 1 SE7- Stock(Awesome sound system) DD/Range Rover hauler. 1990 RRC SWB Camel Trophy Inspired- ARB, Hella's, Bosch's, AR's 15X8, 32"MTR's,Equipe suspension stuff, Skids, waiting for more...

10-28-2006, 03:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
CaptainRuss Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 254 Gallery: 0	Landy96- I actually got them for much cheaper than ebay- $85 each. Can't say much about mud yet but I can say that in the rain they are incredible. Having a serious coastal storm right now dumping 2" on rain on us. On the highway they just kept amazing contact, never floated like the old ones did. Maybe because each one weighs 11 pounds more than the Michelins. On some local flooded roads they just split though the mini-lakes that were forming. Inspired much confidence. __________________ 03 DII- S w/CDL, lifted, armored and beaten on- Beasley 90 RRC- stock and babied- Brutus Classicus

10-29-2006, 08:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
MuddyRangeRover Where is my Black Son? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora/Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 496 Gallery: 0	Glad to see you are enjoying them __________________ 1996 Disco 1 SE7- Stock(Awesome sound system) DD/Range Rover hauler. 1990 RRC SWB Camel Trophy Inspired- ARB, Hella's, Bosch's, AR's 15X8, 32"MTR's,Equipe suspension stuff, Skids, waiting for more...

10-30-2006, 10:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 497 Gallery: 0	Dude those are sweet!!! __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

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10-27-2006, 08:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
CaptainRuss Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 254 Gallery: 0	quite honestly, we had the white wall out on our Subaru and it looked hot, same thing with jeeps, broncos, willies & int'l. Think it really depends on what profile you want your truck to take on. For our DII were going for an overall matte & muted appearence, all eyes on the truck as a whole (eventually, when theres more cool stuff to look at). When the lift goes in, were thinking were going to black out the rims at the same time... Blast em and paint em! and white letters in!

10-30-2006, 11:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,766 Gallery: 10	Those are some good looking tires. Get that lift put on and post some more pics.... __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

10-30-2006, 04:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	nice tires __________________ Delaware Mother******! 1996 Disco Myspace mods: OME HD lift (thaks max) zombie

10-31-2006, 09:40 AM	#29 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,301 Gallery: 0	LOL! that reminded me of stories of my dad when he grow up in NJ and buy'n items off the truck and trunk of cars. nice and did not have to pay for shipping. __________________ 2001 X5 3.0i "dodi" 1993 RRC LWB "bertha" Parting out 1991 RRC (dad's), Parting out 1993 RRC LWB, Parting out Global Rover Parts

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