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Old 08-11-2018, 12:23 AM
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Hi, previous owner put 22" wheels on 06 LR3 SE and i have some stock 18s coming next week. Wanted to see what the best A/T tire without johnson rods would be. Thanks!
 
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Old 08-11-2018, 02:11 PM
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How much for the 22's?

Just kidding welcome to the forum.

For tires do you mean, biggest keeping everything stock or do you plan to do a lift with the GAP IID Tool or similar?
 
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Old 08-11-2018, 07:49 PM
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Hahaha, once i put the stock wheels on i am going to cross my fingers crossed and hopefully someone will pay for those things. For right now looking at keeping suspension stock.
 
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My Goodyear 265/60r18s fit no problem and Terra Grappler 285/60 doesn’t. Maybe 275/70? Might rub in some circumstances. I’ve been shopping around, hoping to find a good used set on Craigslist.
 
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My 275/65s don't really work without the (GAP or rod) lift.
 
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Old 08-12-2018, 05:33 AM
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265/60 is a good fit for 18" rims.
 
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Old 08-12-2018, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by houm_wa
My 275/65s don't really work without the (GAP or rod) lift.
As much as I hate to disagree, I had 275/65 Goodyear Duratracs and they fit fine on my rig, including having to drive home on bump stops. I did have very minor rubbing at full lock right, but only when backing up. Certainly could be just enough variation in different tires. Also when I hit the bump stops the Duratracs were pretty much end of life.
 
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Old 08-12-2018, 09:43 PM
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There is a huge difference between limping home on worn out tires, and having a functional life with tires of that size. They will work just fine around town in normal height.... But not off-road. So, what's the point? Are we talking about the ability to go on trails? If not, why run a larger tire? The LR3 handles better on stock sized tires anyway....
 
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Old 08-13-2018, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by houm_wa
My 275/65s don't really work without the (GAP or rod) lift.
Works fine for those of us with 2" coilovers too...
 
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Old 08-13-2018, 12:07 PM
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Well yeah, that would make sense....
 


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