Wheels & Tyres

Kevin Cowlard · Feb 6, 2018

Hi All
Seems to be a standard debate, I have searched the forum for answers but cant find any conclusive results.
I have narrowed choice down to two options:

Tyres:

Yokohama Geolandar A/T
General Grabber AT3

I have 2 sets of alloys wheels - which ones should I add these tyres too?

15"
17"

Depending on what wheel size is voted best, what tyre size?
My research comes up with the following most common:

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 225/80 R15
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 225/65 R17

My preference for look would be to go with:
17" wheels with Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 225/65 R17, but will this be OK as I haven't fitted a lift kit yet?

Your advise would be most welcome

Thanks all
Kevin

Nodge68 · Feb 6, 2018

In my opinion, Geolanders are good tyres and definitely worth fitting. If I could get them in a size that suits my needs I would.

I think the Freelander works best as a road vehicle with larger wheels and lower profile tyres. I'd avoid 15" rims myself as it makes the vehicle very stodgy round the bends.
My preference is 17 or 18" rims. Sadly getting decent AT tyres in 18" is difficult and expensive. That's what I'm saving for at the moment.

I currently have 225/60/17 Maxxis Bravo ATs that I find ok. I don't think a 225/65/17 Bravo AT would fit as the current tyres are only a few mm clear of the strut. The 225/65/17 Geolanders might be a different proposition however.

Tannaton · Feb 6, 2018

As he said... but you do need to consider what the vehicle will be used for. If most of your driving is on-road with the odd green lane then 17" with the Yoki's will not disappoint. However if you are a farmer then you may be better off with the smaller rims and a higher profile tyre. Would be slightly more puncture resistant on the rough stuff too...

Kevin Cowlard · Feb 6, 2018

Thanks. Mostly road with some green laning and a drive down to the alps for some snow and ice in March!
Tyre guys I use said the 65 profile should fit fine, just wanted something a little chunkier without going crazy

Nodge68 · Feb 6, 2018

I think you'll need to try the 225/65/17 tyre. I'm sure my Maxxis Bravo AT wouldn't fit in that size as they would hit the front spring cups. Rear seems to have a bit more room due to smaller diameter spring.

Kevin Cowlard · Feb 6, 2018

Thanks Nodge, I'll bring this up with garage when I book it in.

dwalsh1 · Feb 6, 2018

I've just stuck some 235/55/18 AT3s on mine. Yeah I know the profile is just under 1 inch bigger but they made me happy

Nodge68 · Feb 6, 2018

dwalsh1 said:
I've just stuck some 235/55/18 AT3s on mine. Yeah I know the profile is just under 1 inch bigger but they made me happyView attachment 141355

Looks good. How's the clearance with the struts?. I'm looking for 18" tyres at the moment, but a 55 profile does give a better range of tyres.

dwalsh1 · Feb 6, 2018

Loads of room. Lost the mudflaps though but prefer them off now looking at it.

Nodge68 · Feb 6, 2018

dwalsh1 said:
Loads of room. Lost the mudflaps though but prefer them off now looking at it.

Loads of room? That's interesting as my current 225/60/17 Maxxis Bravo AT are quite close to the spring cups.
I've got some 18 Sport rims, so I'm after a decent tyre that fits without spacers.

dwalsh1 · Feb 6, 2018

I'll take another look in the daylight which will be Saturday

Nodge68 · Feb 6, 2018

dwalsh1 said:
I'll take another look in the daylight which will be Saturday

Presumably your driving it, so a clearance issue would have already shown up. I'll measure how much space there is with the current 235/50/18 tyre and calculate an alternative size.
Thanks for the thought of using a larger diameter tyre, as ATs are probably easier to get.

Kevin Cowlard · Feb 6, 2018

Like the look of yours dwalsh, I've always liked black alloys.
Makes me wonder if I could squeeze some 235's on?

dwalsh1 · Feb 7, 2018

Kevin Cowlard said:
Like the look of yours dwalsh, I've always liked black alloys.
Makes me wonder if I could squeeze some 235's on?

If mine has them on I don't see why yours can't

ianda12 · Feb 9, 2018

Theres another post on here at the moment, concerning snow chains that can't be fitted to 18" wheels. If you intend driving to the Alps read the post and choose smaller wheels.

kernowsvenski · Feb 9, 2018

@dwalsh1 Those wheels look great. I like the idea of the sport alloys on mine but am a little put off by the slightly limited range of tyres available. Have you done a lift there too?

Nodge68 · Feb 10, 2018

kernowsvenski said:
@dwalsh1 Those wheels look great. I like the idea of the sport alloys on mine but am a little put off by the slightly limited range of tyres available. Have you done a lift there too?

The choice of tyres is better if a 55 profile is used, instead of the standard 50 profile. I'm now considering this route myself. A 235/55/18 has quite a good mix of tyres available, from budget to premium and everything inbetween.

dwalsh1 · Feb 10, 2018

kernowsvenski said:
@dwalsh1 Those wheels look great. I like the idea of the sport alloys on mine but am a little put off by the slightly limited range of tyres available. Have you done a lift there too?

No lift done. 25mm H&R spacers and said tyres.

Kevin Cowlard · Feb 13, 2018

Hi All
Thought I'd update you on the tyres. Had the 225/65 R17 Geolandar's fitted today. Love them

Cheers Nodge for the recommendation.

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