Allrighty I am going to hang my Michelin purchase on you then.

 

I use a 245/55/20 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 in the winter
and 285/50/20 Cooper ZeonLTZ for the rest of the year.
I do not have any suspension rods, or other modifications to speak of.
I live in Maine, so I need a tire with a little oomph in the winter, and summer.
The offerings for the stock tire size is pathetic to say the least, as you are made to compromise on what you deem important.
I did a ton of research on tire sizes, and what everyone else was using throughout the world. and came to the conclusion above.
Tire Fitment Calculator
285/50-R20 vs 245/55-R20 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator
Best resource for what sizes will fit our LR4's
http://johnsonrods.com/johnson_rods_2_004.htm

 

The simple answer is to source a set of 19" wheels. I run my winters (255/55-19) on a separate set of wheels. In 20" the tire choices are not bad for on-pavement. The best reason to go for 19" wheels is that Goodyear has recently started making Dura Tracs in 255/55-19 which is a no holds barded off road tire. A great development.



I guess I need three sets of wheels....

 

Greetings,
Rover Newbie and new user here.
Recently acquired a 2011 LR4. It currently has the Toyo Proxes boots on it, which look wholly unsuited to climate and terrain of the Pacific Northwet, where it will now call home.

I have seen the suggestions for the Michelin Latitude and Pirelli Scorpion Verde. My question is, would these tires prove durable for journeys through rough mountain roads to my favorite fishing holes. Not off-roading so much as rough roading. Are there any other tire options user have tried? Any experience with up-sizing to a 255-60-19 from the stock 255-55-19 size? Doing this could open up a few additional tire choices, at least on Tirerack.com

My other question is on down sizing the rim size for winter tires. The 19 inch rims seem that they might be a bit tall and wide for optimal winter traction. Has anyone had luck perhaps using a narrower 18 inch rim with a winter traction tire?
(The rims size creep baffles me. My '75 F-100 did okay on 15" rims while my '01 Sub hauls fine on 16" rims. Now even our '13 VW Golf has 17" rims)

Cheers,

 

DuraTrac??

 

Yup. Good Year DuraTrac. 255/55-19


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

 

Thanks.
Yes I did notice the DuraTrack offering in 255/55/19. I noted though that this is classified as a commercial off-road tire. Has anyone tried them? I'd have some concern that they would be like the previously mentioned "wooden clogs" for the 90+% of time spent on paved roads. Also for some reason, all sizes EXCEPT the 255/55/19 are classified as snow rate.

I notice that in the 255/60/19 size Goodyear offers the "Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with KevlarŽ". Seems like it could be a more pliable tire and has a much larger wear rating (640 vs. 320) that the DuraTrac. Anybody have experience with this tire or even this size on the stock rims?
Thanks

 

Just replaced my OEM Conti's with.................OEM Conti's. Ran the originals to 40K miles and no complaints. Found some new takeoffs on Craigslist for $500. What a steal what a deal with my savings I can take my wife out to a very nice meal!

 

We picked up an 08 RR that had BRAND NEW Dueller Alenza Plus tires on it and my wife HATED them. I though they were "ok", they did not ride like a washboard on her RR, but they are poor in wet/snow/higher speed.

We considered the Wrangler Adventure, but it seemed a bit too much like an old 80's tire cosmetically for my wife. We ended up putting a set of Duratracs on the RR and love them. I had all the same questions as you (commercial?, no snowflake, only one made in Germany, etc).

I asked around on the Expedition Portal site and many people have them on their LR3/4 and RR's in Europe.

These are relatively new in the US in this size. I sent a message to Goodyear asking why this size is different and they only said that the specs are different because this size was developed specifically as a Land Rover OEM tire, I presume in other countries unless it is going to be part of some of the upcoming new Defenders or something.

Anyway, my wife wanted these and loves them. There is some noise at highway speeds, but minimal and certainly not offensive. Of course it all depends on what you want. I think the Michellins are the ideal choice for the other side of the spectrum - those who want the premium ride, lowest noise, and some grip.

If you want extra traction, stronger construction and durability (not wear, but abuse strength), and great beefy looks, the DuraTracs are the ideal choice. Here are some pics

 

I highly recommend the Goodyear DuraTrac for an off road tire. I have a video on the tire and other tire options on my site.
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