Before & After: Lift & Tires

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Sep 10, 2013 | 07:16 AM

acamato

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From: St. James, NY

I bought my DII in November of 2012. I have been doing a lot of work to it. Keeping track of it in my intro thread.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/ne...ello-ny-57204/

When I bought the DIIs (Black one isn't on the road: it runs but not well. may part it out):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40952238@N04/9717773528/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40952238@N04/9717773682/

In the spring I installed a TF med springs/SLS spacers and +2" shocks, I went from 18.75 to 21.25 in the front and 18.5 to 22 in the rear. The dimensions are from the center of the wheel to the wheel arch. The rave specifies 19.7 +/- 0.6" is stock.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40952238@N04/9717773644/
Yesterday I got Hankook Dynapro ATM 255/70R18 tires installed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40952238@N04/9717773636/

Last edited by acamato; Sep 10, 2013 at 08:37 PM.

Sep 10, 2013 | 07:25 AM

99Discovery

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Looks great. Mine looks like your middle picture. 2" lift, but only roughly 29-30" tires on it (I hate metric sizes). Can't wait for them to wear out and put 31"s on. The PO sold her with basically new Michelins, so it'd be kind of a waste to rip 'em off.

Sep 10, 2013 | 09:17 AM

Disco Mike

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255's are way to small, from an appearance stand point for that much lift, too bad you didn't look towards a 265 or 275 which would then make your truck loo a lot more aggressive,

Sep 10, 2013 | 10:11 AM

acamato

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The 255/70R18 are 32.1" in diameter same as the 275/65R18. The only difference is about 1" in width. I didn't think the 1" in additional width was worth an additional $172.

Oct 19, 2013 | 05:50 AM

NW_rockhound

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From: NW somewhere

Acamoto, do your tires rub at all? I have the same size lift waiting to install and am considering 275 65 18's. I know you mentioned you have the 255's and someone mentioned they are about an inch narrower, but thought I'd ask. I wanted to go with 265 65 18's but looks like the 275's are cheaper.

Oct 19, 2013 | 10:07 AM

bballjames

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Originally Posted by NW_rockhound

The 275/65s are cheaper. I had to trim my front bumper just a bit to get them to not rub. I have an OME 2 inch lift. Others though have said that with 275/65s and a 2 inch lift they have no rubbing. Guess it just depends on your truck. A good tire store will mount one tire for you and check to see if it rubs before you purchase that size.