Hello,

I'm driving a 2001 Disco, about to put a Tf 3" lift on it. I'm driving the standard 255 65 R16 tires right now but understand it's okay to switch tire sizes.

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this, size, model, etc.

I heard 265 75 R16 is good but big and will effect my speedometer slightly and that 245 75 R16 is probably the best size?

Also, I'm in Canada so anything available in Canada would be most appreciated, haha.

Thanks!

TDC

 

Go big or go home...265/75 16 is a popular size and a pretty sure thing.

That said, I kind of like the pizza cutter look of the 235/85 16's and the narrow cross section helps them really stand out in the snow. They're pretty much the same size (diameter) as the 265/75's, so both are a good choice and there are many options available depending upon what you want to do with the truck...

 

Bump - any further comments? advice? on this? Thanks!!

 

TDC
You can run either, just remember the larger the tire the more power and MPG you loose.
I run 265's and I lost 1.5 MPG in town, 1.0 on the highway and a hole lot of low end power. Finally changed my gearing to 4:11's to regain my power.
Some of the decision should be based on the type of trials you will be running. Also you need to be aware that a 3" lift may not let you part in a garage or under ground parking, might want to consider more of a 2".

 

I would probably play it safe and just park on the street all the time after you get the lift installed. I've seen a few buddies catch racks and attachments on concrete pillars here in Knoxville with stock suspensions. I get nervous with just the highrise towers and stock suspension on mine.

 

Hello,

I'm driving a 2001 Disco 2 with a Tf 3" lift on it. I'm driving the standard 255 65 R16 tires right now but understand it's okay/recommended to switch tire sizes.

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this, size, model, etc.

I've heard that Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is the best at size 245 75 R16 - that's what I planning to get - any thoughts?

Wrangler DuraTrac | Goodyear Tires

Also, I'm in Canada so anything available in Canada would be most appreciated, haha.

And since I'm in Canada snow is a big deal. I probably drive 40% city, 50% highway, and 10% off road.

 

The Dura Trac is a great tire and if you don't want to loose much low end torque or MPG, a 245 is a great way to go.

 

I have 245 75 R16 with Toyo M-55's. Winter same size but Nokian Hakka LT's. No lift or modifications needed. Mimimal impact on the speedo. I was thinking about 235/85 R16 but didnt what to do a lift kit.

 

Just on the website from my post above:

I see they have two tires in that size - what do those codes (108Q and 120Q) and weightings mean? Everything else seems the same - these are the right ones right? Which one do I want? Does it matter?


LT245/75R16 120Q OWL 6.5 - 8.0 7.00 9.8 30.7 3,042 @ 80
LT245/75R16 108Q OWL 6.5 - 8.0 7.00 9.8 30.7 2,205 @ 50

 

2" lift and the extra 1" of my tires and I can no longer park inside anywhere. i feel like the ceilings are lower here but those are the breaks.