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LT265/70R18 (33x10.50R18LT) Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP tires over 18x8, ET29 Tuffant Kimberley rims in black satin. Original lugs and center caps. No lifts (I do have the LLAMS module, but don't need to use it with this combo.) No rubbing, except at full steering lock in access height, a little worse at access height + LLAMS set at -20mm, but even that rub is minimal and against the "soft" part of the wheel well liner (see last photo.) No problems. This size Mickey Thompson is said to be 32.9" high.
Tires are nearly quiet until about 35-40 mph, then you hear a progressively louder howl that becomes about as loud as the 19" GY Duratracs these tires replaced, no more and no less. Perfectly acceptable, but definitely not silent like the stock GY Adventures. They are light as hybrid all-terrain tires go, about 53 lbs. That's not much more than the Duratracs (which are 40 lbs or so) and the Tuffant rims weigh just 30 lbs, so the weight penalty to go for an E-range LT tire is not that great with this particular combo. One important note, the MT Baja Legend EXP are not 3-peak snowflake rated, only M+S. That works for me here in SoCal.
My 2020 110 is a P400 with rear brake caliper swap (I am fresh out of factory warranty - let the more severe mods begin...) I tried grinding the original calipers down, but they were still rubbing very slightly the front "lip" of the inner Kimberley rims, and I didn't want to grind anymore as I was afraid I might start compromising the integrity of the calipers themselves by taking away more metal. The replacement calipers are virtually identical side-by-side, but taper more and fit with room to spare inside the Kimberley. I don't understand why they are not the stock calipers for our P400 to begin with - neither does my indy LR mechanic who installed them in about 2 hours.
If someone needs a set of "pre-ground", rear P400 OEM calipers, I'll sell you mine for $400.00. They will most likely work with other 18" rims that are not these Kimberleys, such as the Tuffant Simpson, perhaps the Compomotives PD1881, not sure.
Did you get the swap calipers from Lucky8 or just get the calipers from LR (numbers below)? Definitely a little more grinding needed with the Tuffant Kimberley than Simpson The inner lip was a frustrating discovery.
LT265/70R18 (33x10.50R18LT) Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP tires over 18x8, ET29 Tuffant Kimberley rims in black satin. Original lugs and center caps. No lifts (I do have the LLAMS module, but don't need to use it with this combo.) No rubbing, except at full steering lock in access height, a little woirse at access height + LLAMS set at -20mm, but even that rub is minimal and against the "soft" part of the wheel well liner (see last photo.) No problems. This size Mickey Thompson is said to be 32.9" high.
Tires are nearly quiet until about 35-40 mph, then you hear a progressively louder howl that becomes about as loud as the 19" GY Duratracs these tires replaced, no more and no less. Perfectly acceptable, but definitely not silent like the stock GY Adventures. They are light as hybrid all-terrain tires go, about 53 lbs. That's not much more than the Duratracs (which are 40 lbs or so) and the Tuffant rims are just 30 lbs, so the weight penalty to go for an E-range LT tire is not that great with this combo. One important note, the MT Baja Legend EXP are not 3-peak snowflake rated, only M+S. That works for me here in SoCal.
My 2020 110 is a P400 with rear brake caliper swap (I am fresh out of factory warranty - let the more severe mods begin...) I tried grinding the original calipers down, but they were still rubbing very slightly the front "lip" of the inner Kimberley rims, and I didn't want to grind anymore as I was afraid I might start compromising the integrity of the calipers themselves by taking away more metal. The replacement calipers are virtually identical side-by-side, but taper more and fit with room to spare inside the Kimberley. I don't understand why they are not the stock calipers for our P400 to begin with - neither does my indy LR mechanic who installed them in about 2 hours.
If someone needs a set of "pre-ground", rear P400 OEM calipers, I'll sell you mine for $400.00. They will most likely work with other 18" rims that are not these Kimberleys, such as the Tuffant Simson, perhaps the Compomotives.PD1881, not sure.
why do you think your combo fits so well? Is it because the tire is narrow?. Ive been eyeing very thin 34 inch tires for my 20inch rims. My logic being the narrow size along with stock offset will give more clearance and allow a taller tire
Finally had my Falken Wildpeak AT3's installed today. As others have mentioned, the 275/55R20 fit just fine - no rubbing in access height or any other time. I really don't notice the weight difference coming off a stop (D100 P400), and I can only hear them with the climate and radio off (barely). Glad to be rid of the stock Goodyears before the weather gets bad (or before I do any more adventurous off-roading).
Another P400 on 18". They way it should be out of the factory.
32.6" 265/70 R18
Nominal sizing is pretty spot on in the KO2
A 38% increase in effective sidewall over the ridiculous 20" OEM city-rims. 4.5" to 6.25" A game changer.
No lift. No rub of note. Just a slight kiss at maximum lock in access. No worries. Caliper trimmed although the Kimberleys are a squeeker. I'd advise against them and go with the Simpson or Evo Coarse Dark Zero. Much more room.
Last edited by GavinC; 10-01-2022 at 01:49 PM.
Reason: Slight rub noted today. Edited to correct
Still no decent offerings in Europe for a modern AT in 265/70 R18 ,
Winter is coming and I need for driving through Europe a little more agressive AT with 3PMSF rating.
So back to the same size as my steelies w/MT's in 275/65 R18.
Choose the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain plus, 60% road/40% offroad. I know it's around a few years, but they're reasonable priced under 200 each.
Did the spare today, rest will follow next week.
Last edited by Defendit..; 10-06-2022 at 03:16 PM.
Still no decent offerings in Europe for a modern AT in 265/70 R18 ,
Winter is coming and I need for driving through Europe a little more agressive AT with 3PMSF rating.
So back to the same size as my steelies w/MT's in 275/65 R18.
Choose the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain plus, 60% road/40% offroad. I know it's around a few years, but they're reasonable priced under 200 each.
Did the spare today, rest will follow next week.
What do you mean "no decent offerings in Europe for a modern AT in 265/70 R18"? Vredestein makes a great 3-peak AT in that size and they're a Dutch manufacture. Are the Pinza ATs only sold in North America?
09-03-2022, 11:27 PM
