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I was out shopping for tires...

Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:25 pm
by TylerN
And found that Action Tire in Chilliwack has a bunch of Military Surplus used tires in stock. Nearly bought a set, but was concerned it may be too much tire for my set up with stock gearing and axles on a 300tdi. Looks like I am going with a set of defender stock tires on steel rims instead.
Sure do seem like a sweet set up though.
Michelin 8.25R16 XZL $200/tire installed.

Re: I was out shopping for tires...

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:26 am
by bsa_m21
8.25R16 is a 33” tire. Comparable to the 285/75-16 metric size. I run this size on my D1 with a 2” lift and minor trimming of the bottom rear edge of the rear wheel wells.

Re: I was out shopping for tires...

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:28 am
by TylerN
Great! I’ll keep on considering them. I have OME medium duty springs in, and can do the camel cut easily.

Re: I was out shopping for tires...

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:05 am
by HeadDamage
Great damage resistant off road tires, not so good on pavement and horrid on wet or icy pavement. I'd buy a set for off roading if they where closer to me.

Re: I was out shopping for tires...

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:55 pm
by TylerN
In the end I’m going with a set of OEM Defender Rims & Michelin tires.
If they still have some after I save my pocket money up I’ll get a set of these to go on my Disco Rims.