Tire Question - Help Please

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rayhyland
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Tire Question - Help Please

#1 Post by rayhyland » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:16 pm

Hi Folks,

I am looking for some quiet highway tires to use for long trips. The challenge is the sizing.

Ideally I am looking for around 38 inches outside diameter, although anything from 36-38 inches will be OK.

BUT, I would like to stick to a standard 16 inch rim. Does anyone know of a quiet highway tire that would come in those sizes?

I know if I went to a larger (20 inch) rim I could have many options. But I don't know of anyone making larger rims that would fit a defender.

Any thoughts?

Ray
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red90
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#2 Post by red90 » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:15 am

I doubt it. You could get custom 20" rims made. They will cost, but will be nothing like the cost of a 38" tire.

Out of curiosity, what axles are you running that can handle 38s and still have a Rover bolt pattern? And how are you getting clearance? Are you on portals?
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#3 Post by red90 » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:43 am

Some 37"x17"
http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=17&g=1
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-sel ... a-ko-tires
http://www.procomptires.com/truck-jeep- ... adial.aspx
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