Are these too tall for a LR3 HSE with 19"?
They are 31.1" tall stock is 30.00



Thinking about getting them for snows next season. Could not find good deal on 18"rims. Do people usually swap tires on same rims or buy 2nd set of rims and keep the snows on one set and roads on other set?

 

I run 285x60x18's Nitto Terra Grapplers they are 31.5" and 10 ply. You need to ensure that the tires do not rub on the wires in the wheel wheel. You also need to be careful on the bump stops that they don't rub.. but should be OK.

 

Yes so in particular check the width of the tires and consider moving the wire bundle on the driver's side (in the wheel well) out of the way.

....and most people who run two sets of tires have a separate set of rims. The cost to mount 'n balance over and over would offset the price of a new set of rims.

 

285 is wider than 255 and taller. Did those fit without modifying the car?

I just want a set of good roads and good snows. From what I've read the Blizzaks are so good in snow and ice its almost like cheating.

But the Blizzards are only PL rated, any XLs are too short. The difference is XLs do 50psi while PLs do 44 psi. That rating seems to be more related to the height of the tire rather then a difference in contruction.

Any blizzard 30" tall or taller is rated PL, anyone shorter than 30 is rated XL. At least in the 18" and 19" rim sizes.

 

according to this chart on the Johnson Rods website, there is not much selection for tires in the 19" size, but who knows when it was last updated.

the chart says that 255/55 and 255/60 require no lift.

I currently run 285/65 (32.59" OD), which are ridiculously too big and required mods, but even this size only had minor rubbing in the front as far as the WIDTH of the tire was concerned. This was solved with the use of 3/16" spacers.

I think the size you would like to install should be fine, but it NEVER hurts to double check.

LR3 Tire Size Chart

 

according to this chart on the Johnson Rods website, there is not much selection for tires in the 19" size, but who knows when it was last updated.

the chart says that 255/55 and 255/60 require no lift.

I currently run 285/65 (32.59" OD), which are ridiculously too big and required mods, but even this size only had minor rubbing in the front as far as the WIDTH of the tire was concerned. This was solved with the use of 3/16" spacers.

I think the size you would like to install should be fine, but it NEVER hurts to double check.

LR3 Tire Size Chart

 

That is a nice site for tire list. But it must be dated. They don't have any snows listed. Missing many tires in the 19" range.

I do mostly snow and wet highways. ATRs not good at 70mph on wet highways vs snow or roads.

If I do any dry dirt offroad I'll get a third set of rims. For now I use a buggy that puts my rover to shame on the hills.

 

You should be good to go then. Just be sure the wires on the frame do not rub. If so, they are normally relocated up and fastened so they won't rub.

 

There are no good deals on 18" as everyone wants them.

Apparently some early RR Sports also came with 18" rims. The part number is RRC505360MNH or RRC505360xxx as the last three letters relate to finish is the rim on some early RRS models.

These 18" rims are rated at 940kg, so they are OK for our 3's as well. Most RRS rims are 900kg and hence not really OK.

If you are looking for what I think is a winter tyre that will keep you on the road, you might consider narrow taller rubber, 235 65R 18XL, a 30" OD snowflake tyre suitable for ice and snow. That size is on your door sticker and is what I have on my 3. Note is it also an XL tyre.

To me, wide is for sand where you want to low ground pressure to float and that is why you would air down to further reduce contact pressure; narrow is for winter to increase contact pressure and maximize traction - at least that is what I believe.

 

Thanks man!

I did know about that rim rating of 900kg or more. What is that when the rim starts to get crushed?

Wonder what my stock 6 spoke 19" are.


So 235 is best for snow, was not even looking at that size. I don't really know the +- width range. Seems everyone just wants monster truck looking tires and go with the tallest widest they can fit. They even start to shave off car parts to make them fit. Thats not me. Stock is fine.

What winter tires are you running? the 235 size in blizzaks are not XL rated.

I'll see if I can get 18" rims.

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/mm5/merch...gory_Code=3668


209, they are 18x8" is that 8" wide enough?