Discussion
Considering a more "off road" tyre than currently fitted to my Lexus RX (why some may ask) but I live in a pretty rural location and it does find itself in fields fairly regularly. Snowy lanes up to the house were interesting lately too but it did pretty well.
So, thing is, I'm struggling to find anything interesting in a 235/55 18 (could go to 235/60 18 if necessary ........is there anything in an off road vein or should I think about dropping to a 17 inch rim on it to widen the tyre choice? I think this would mean either 225/60 17 or 235/65 17.
Cheers,
Dave.
So, thing is, I'm struggling to find anything interesting in a 235/55 18 (could go to 235/60 18 if necessary ........is there anything in an off road vein or should I think about dropping to a 17 inch rim on it to widen the tyre choice? I think this would mean either 225/60 17 or 235/65 17.
Cheers,
Dave.
Think about a set of General Grabber AT2's... they are 50:50 and, i saw what a set on a standard landy would do in the worst that Salisbury Plain (and myself) could throw at it. Needless to say I was very impressed.
I run dedicated Mud Tyres on our offroader, but the AT's were surefooted on everything except saturated chalk / mud.. even we had difficulty climbing out of a 2" rut in those conditions!!...
My father has just shod his little jimny with a full set for the winter, and they have already paid for themselves, keeping the pint sized offroader moving at the worst weather south wales has seen for a number of years with ease
I run dedicated Mud Tyres on our offroader, but the AT's were surefooted on everything except saturated chalk / mud.. even we had difficulty climbing out of a 2" rut in those conditions!!...
My father has just shod his little jimny with a full set for the winter, and they have already paid for themselves, keeping the pint sized offroader moving at the worst weather south wales has seen for a number of years with ease
Drop down to a 17" wheel and go for the new General AT 235/65x17, great tyre, puts tick's in most boxes.
The AT2 is not available in any 18" size to suite your vehicle.
I use the General AT2 on all our 4x4's.
You also must remember the AT2 is being phased out in favor of the new General AT, only a few sizes will be kept in the AT2 patten.
Andy.
The AT2 is not available in any 18" size to suite your vehicle.
I use the General AT2 on all our 4x4's.
You also must remember the AT2 is being phased out in favor of the new General AT, only a few sizes will be kept in the AT2 patten.
Andy.
Edited by Sarge 4x4 on Friday 31st December 07:10
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