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What size tires? - 3/9/2008 10:42:36 AM

epcdiscoII

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I own a 2000 Discovery its got michelin 255/65/r16 on it. I have another set of R16 rims and would like to get some aggressive tires for off-road ( like bfg mud terrain) but what size? It has been suggested to me 255/70/r16 and also I have read on this forum 245/75/r16

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RE: What size tires? - 3/9/2008 11:51:43 AM

Disco Mike

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Do you have a lift or are you going to be lifting it?

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RE: What size tires? - 3/9/2008 12:11:48 PM

epcdiscoII

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Hi Mike, I don't have a lift but should I first? I use my discovery as weekend driver and occassional off- road in the seirras. Are you stiill active member of nclrc? I just sent my application this morning.

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RE: What size tires? - 3/9/2008 2:16:13 PM

Disco Mike

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No, since I moved to Colorado, I have given up the membership to the club, great bunch of people thouigh, you'll like getting out with them.
If you are not going to play hard, a lift is probably not needed, a new set of OME H.D. shocks would probably improve your ride though.
I lean towards a 245/75/16 for a Disco with no lift.

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Retired service manager. Member of the Solihull Society, NCLR club,past member of the SCLR club and Santa Barbara 4 Wheelers.
99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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