Just trying to get an accurate ball park of the price of a new set of tires for my 18" wheels. Currently on the autopartswarehouse website and they have 2 classifications for winter tires: light truck and passenger tires. So what exactly is the difference and which do you recommend? and where is the best place to buy new tires? Include any websites or tire stores.

Thanks for the advice.

PS: The answers are not in the rave and I could not find the answers to my questions in thew search area.

 

Definitely light truck, do not get passenger tires for an almost 5000lb vehicle. What kind of tires are you trying to get? Amazon has some great deals, tire rack is usually well priced.

 

Fair enough, but what is the difference? Pros and cons of light truck vs passenger tires? and according to the sticker on the door my Disco is about 6 tons

 

I "think" 6 tons...... maybe 5. Already second guessing myself lol

 

Haha well a DII weights around 4650, so I'm not sure what the 5-6 tons on your sticker is referring to.

Here is the difference between LT and passenger tires:
Difference Between LT and P Tires | Difference Between | LT vs P Tires

 

If you don't have a discount tire, discounttiredirect.com has good prices and free shipping.

 

6 tons.....your D2 weighs 13440 pounds ? Man, your acceleration and fuel consumption must be horrible!

 

Difference between a pass. tire and a L.T. tire is 2 to 3 ply tires for cars and 8 to 10 ply for Discos.

 

While we are classified as a light truck... we are not a light truck. No need to even look at passenger car tires. As Mike said the sidewall construction is the primary difference. A passenger style tire is NOT going to handle the weight of our vehicles. The results could be rather dangerous especially on a highway rolling at 65-70... a sidewall blow out would be very very very bad.
As for the weight issue
Weights and Towing Capacities
2003 Land Rover Discovery
Curb weight 4,576 lb. - 4,908 lb. (2075 kg - 2226 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6,064 lb. - 6,229 lb. (2750 kg - 2825 kg)

 

if price is an issue have you tried treadwright?

https://www.treadwright.com/