q-rover Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I had 265.75x16 tyres on my P38, but the 'new' Disco has come with 2 sets of 18" alloy wheels. Anyone running larger tyres in 18" flavour and if so what size? I am hoping to get something similar to 265.75x16 and 255.70x18 seems nearest although a few mm taller. How will an untuned (at the moment) Td5 cope? (Probabaly badly). Never really noticed the difference in the RR. Thoughts, views, experiences, or just generral comments please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Many people, including me, wouldn't recomend 18" or larger alloys on a D2 as generally they don't ride or handle well on larger wheels. The 18" alloys have been know to tram line badly and generally give a harsher ride. Presumably if you had 265/75/16s on the RR then they were an AT or MT pattern, which will be very limited on 18" sizes. Size wise, I run 255/70/16 on my un-tuned D2 and the performance has suffered noticeably (not badly, just you notice it, particularily when loaded). My tyres work out as 30" OD, compared to 29" standard. Your 265/75/16 would be 32" OD and a big increase for the little Td5 to cope with. With tuning or a transfer box change they would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 To be honest in the 3 weeks I have driven the vehicle (owned for over 3 months, but that is another story ) I don't find the ride bad. It will just be a pain and more expensive to buy 9 new tyres and wheels (16") rather than just new tyres, even if I can sell the other wheels and tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drdan Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi, I have 265/65/18 bfg at's on my D2 . I have removed the egr and have a straight through midpipe but no tune (yet) . It labours a little off boost but with careful use of the clutch its ok and I'm used to it. It's not 100% ideal but fully loaded with 3 adults , dog, luggage and Christmas presents its the same .... had to wind the steering stop out a turn but other wise I'm happy . Give good under diff clearance too ! H T H Cheers, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Looks like that is the size I'll go for afterall. I think 255.70 will be too large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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