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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2469 |
I have 275/55R20 which barely fit, scraping the front liner when the wheels are turned while at access height. |
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13th Feb 2021 8:26pm |
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ash27 Member Since: 23 Jun 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 46 |
Would 275/55R20 be OK in the event of an airbag failure or would they get stuck on the liners making the car immobile?
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14th Apr 2021 4:28pm |
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dimetrius Member Since: 20 Apr 2021 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 24 |
I myself am looking at GoodYear Duratrac (my master mechanic runs 275/55 20” on his Disco 4)
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21st Apr 2021 6:14pm |
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Clobski Member Since: 21 May 2021 Location: Guildford Posts: 30 |
Graeme, I was gonna go down the 275/50R20 route with a set of Grabber AT3s .. according to tiresize.com (see photo) the 50 profile are only 0.8 inches taller and 0.8 inches wider than standard.. surely these would fit .. any thoughts based on your experience of 55 profile 275s?? 2010 RR 4.4tdV8 Autobiography 1966 Series 2A 2.25 Petrol SWB - Sold |
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1st Jul 2021 12:22pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2469 |
Whilst I would prefer a 31" tyre, the sidewall height and load rating of 255/55R20 doesn't suit my usage so unless I can source a good AT in 255/60R19 to fit to D4 rims I'll fit 275/55R20 again next time. Unfortunately the GG AT3 isn't available here in 255/60R19 although most of the other GG AT3 sizes are. 275/55R20 are marginal in guard fitment and their affect on gearing when towing, their width is greater than what I would prefer for all surfaces, the spare requires the floor to be raised but the size has good load rating which when combined with slightly taller sidewalls makes them a reluctant first choice. 255/60R20 are too rare, mostly out of stock and very expensive here so not considered an option. I've had BFG KO2 and Pirelli AT+ and next time will be either AT+ again or Falken AT3W in this size, assuming an acceptable 255/60R19 doesn't become available here.
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1st Jul 2021 9:07pm |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3739 |
285/50/20 is the largest you can go on a 322 and these just catch on full axle articulation on std suspension 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17 |
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3rd Jul 2021 8:29am |
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Clobski Member Since: 21 May 2021 Location: Guildford Posts: 30 |
Thanks Graeme.. not easy is it!!.. think I got my research a bit wrong, I can’t now find Grabbers in 275/50R20.. looks like I will need to get 275/55R20s !!! 2010 RR 4.4tdV8 Autobiography
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7th Jul 2021 11:09pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2469 |
Over the last couple of days I was getting excited because the GG AT3 255/60R19 are on order by a domestic importer, possibly prompted by my recent inquiry as they import other size GG AT3. However considering that in almost every review of the GGs, although not this size with their 113 rating, the tyres reportedly have soft sidewalls and the V speed rating suggests that the sidewalls must be thin enough not to transfer too much heat and therefore this size is also likely to have soft sidewalls. Hence I'm resigning to continue with 275/55R20 and am likely to try the Falken AT3W even though their ride could be harsher having LI 117 because their pattern is a little more open than the AT+ which pick-up lots of mud and are only just acceptable in mud. Several L494 owners here really like their 275/55R20 Falkens which is encouraging. |
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8th Jul 2021 12:50am |
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PaulM Member Since: 08 Mar 2015 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 190 |
Interesting post, I have been thinking to go back down to 20" for my overlanding build & was thinking 275/60/20 BFG ATs or 275/55/20
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21st Aug 2021 7:49pm |
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Clobski Member Since: 21 May 2021 Location: Guildford Posts: 30 |
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29th Aug 2021 11:10am |
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2469 |
Did you remove the plastic locating pimples from the underside of the front air-springs? They're only there to make production fitting easier in the same manner as the ones on the top which have to be snapped off if camber adjustment is required. |
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29th Aug 2021 12:01pm |
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Clobski Member Since: 21 May 2021 Location: Guildford Posts: 30 |
Ooo no I didn’t.. had no idea about that.. will take a look thanks.. 🤩 2010 RR 4.4tdV8 Autobiography
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29th Aug 2021 12:22pm |
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Broombrooma Member Since: 10 Mar 2021 Location: London Posts: 27 |
I am running 275 55 20 BF goodrich AT on my 2007 L322, The spare only just about fits with some plastic bits removed from the boot and completely deflated, I will have trouble getting it out on my own!
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29th Aug 2021 5:31pm |
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GraemeS Member Since: 06 Mar 2015 Location: Wagga area Posts: 2469 |
I've had LT275/55R20 BFG KO2 and now Pirelli AT+ 275/55R20. I trimmed the left side spare wheel plastic to allow the deflated spare to fit. I stand inside facing rearwards over the top of the spare to both lower it into place and lift it up. I have blocks under the spare so that it can't become wedged in. |
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29th Aug 2021 8:49pm |
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