tire suggestions for 3" lifted RRC - Land Rovers Only

HorribleHarry · 03-23-2008, 12:51 PM

Hello all, I just finished my RTE lift on my RRC. I now need tires, & I'm looking for size suggestions. I am now leaning towards 255/85-16's or 285/75-16's.

Any pictures or links would be greatly appreciated.
Harry

Funrover · 03-23-2008, 01:27 PM

Looks great, with those 2 choices I would go with the 255 personaly, but I think the 285's would give you a smoother ride on road!

XtremeMarine · 03-23-2008, 04:43 PM

For sand and/or mud driving, I'd go with the 285's. But for hard packed, or rocky trails, I'd go with the 255's. Depends on your driving conditions, as well as your driving style. Just like the choice of brand, and a/t vs. m/t.

Funrover · 03-23-2008, 07:13 PM

Yeah on rocks the narrow is better IMO, but for a smooth ride on road the wider would take the shocl/bumpe better. But for what I do and where I drive I really prefer the narrow tire

HorribleHarry · 03-27-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks everyone.
I found a good deal on some 235's for now so I'll start there... move to the 255's later.

Harry

cellulararrest · 03-27-2008, 11:36 AM

I have 265/75's on my '91 with just under a 2" lift. Good balance of width and height.

CliftonRover · 03-31-2008, 03:25 PM

I would recommend the super swamper truxis M/T in the 255/85, I run them with 2" spacers and Old man extra heavy duty springs.

Disco Mike · 04-01-2008, 08:00 AM

Harry,
What are you going to do about axles and or diffs to handle the extra stress, stock axles won't take the stress.
Mike

nickyill · 04-01-2008, 08:11 PM

Won't take the stress of 235 85's? He doesn't have anything to worry about...

BenLittle · 04-08-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorribleHarry

Hello all, I just finished my RTE lift on my RRC. I now need tires, & I'm looking for size suggestions. I am now leaning towards 255/85-16's or 285/75-16's.

Any pictures or links would be greatly appreciated.
Harry

Are you rolling stock axles/ CV's?

03-23-2008, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
HorribleHarry Professional Pirate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Encino, Ca. Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	tire suggestions for 3" lifted RRC Hello all, I just finished my RTE lift on my RRC. I now need tires, & I'm looking for size suggestions. I am now leaning towards 255/85-16's or 285/75-16's. Any pictures or links would be greatly appreciated. Harry Attached Thumbnails __________________ 89 RRC Hunter edition 87 Vanagon Syncro 86 Grand Wagoneer

03-23-2008, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,486 Gallery: 0	For sand and/or mud driving, I'd go with the 285's. But for hard packed, or rocky trails, I'd go with the 255's. Depends on your driving conditions, as well as your driving style. Just like the choice of brand, and a/t vs. m/t. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo

03-27-2008, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
HorribleHarry Professional Pirate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Encino, Ca. Posts: 28 Gallery: 0	Thanks everyone. I found a good deal on some 235's for now so I'll start there... move to the 255's later. Harry __________________ 89 RRC Hunter edition 87 Vanagon Syncro 86 Grand Wagoneer

03-27-2008, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,065 Gallery: 0	I have 265/75's on my '91 with just under a 2" lift. Good balance of width and height. __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

04-01-2008, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
nickyill Miami Valley Land Rover Society Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12 Gallery: 0	Won't take the stress of 235 85's? He doesn't have anything to worry about... __________________ 1995 RRC 1988 RRC Miami Valley Land Rover Society www.mvlrs.com

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03-31-2008, 03:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
CliftonRover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 105 Gallery: 0	I would recommend the super swamper truxis M/T in the 255/85, I run them with 2" spacers and Old man extra heavy duty springs.

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Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,329 Gallery: 0	Harry, What are you going to do about axles and or diffs to handle the extra stress, stock axles won't take the stress. Mike

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