I want to put 40 inch Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radial tires on a 1999 Discovery II. What is the smallest lift I would need to do this without the tires rubbing?

 

Lone,

Excuse my ignorance, I'm not yet fluent in off-road. Obviously depending on your usage, how long do they expect to last, milage/age?

Good looking functional tires though. Good luck.

-Ug

 

About 70,000 Miles, but my truck is already at 121,500 miles, so I will need a crate engine first. Oh yea, I still need my question answered. By the way, If a large enough lift does not exist, is it possible to modify the fenders and the area in question to accommodate the 40 inch tires?

 

I dont think its even going to be possible to put 40 inch ires on a discovery. biggest i've seen was 36's.

 

Ok then, 36 inch tires. Same questions (see posts #1 and #2). Also, most importantly, where would I find it?

 

call here. steve should be able to help you out.

http://www.rovertym.com/

 

Sorry, no answers just questions. Do you plan on taking it off road? If you don't plan on needing any articulation, I bet you could get away with a smaller lift, some fender trimming, backspacing, etc... More importantly though, how big can you go without destroying your drivetrain. I always heard that stock LR axles were pretty weak.Will the brakes be able to handle 40" tires okay? Just something to think about.

 

Here you go, these look like 44's maybe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZllFNefpNP8

Lots of fender trimming, pretty good lift but very little articulation. Looks like you could find out more in the LRO magazine if you can find an old issue.

 

wow, now that is over kill. cool vid though.

 

Why that big a tire????????????
Your axles, diffs bearing, t/case and the whole power train in general will never hold up to this.
What sort of trails are you thinking about trying?