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Written by Corne Schutte   
May 04, 2007 at 07:13 PM
The standard tyres are not very suitable for off-road driving, and it seems as if the expected life is also disappointingly low. In the US, the LR3 is generally only available with 18" and 19" rims.

From: http://blog.nextstepdesigns.com/?p=46  

LR3 wheel & tire specifications and options

I am frequently asked about tire and rim size options for the LR3. Here are the specifications for the stock 18″ and 19″ wheels that fit the Land Rover LR3/Discovery III. This information has been compiled from reports posted on various forums. I have not personally verified each tire/wheel size combination. I personally run the 285/60/18 Nittos and really like them. The following information does not include the 17″ wheel option for base spec models (which are not common in the USA).

Wheel specifications:
- Pattern: 5 lug
- Pitch Circle Diameter: 120mm
- Offset is 53P (approximately 165mm or 6.5″ +/-)

Tire Options:

Generally, you are limited to just under 32″ dia tires for the LR3. People have reported minor rubbing with 32″ tires, and slight rubbing with 31.5″ tires.

General size comparison numbers:
- Tire size calculator: www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
265×60x18 = 30.5″
275×60x18 = 31″
285×60x18 = 31.46″
275×65x18 = 32 (probably too big)

Tire options - 18″ rims

  • Nitto Terra Grappler 285/60/R18 (31.38″ x 11.54″)
  • Bridgestone Dueler Revo AT’s - P265/70R18 People report rubbing with these (slightly larger than 32″ dia.) Also available at: 275/65TR18
  • Pirelli Scorpion Zero - 255/60VR18
  • Michelin Cross Terrain’s - 275/55/18
  • BFgoodrich All Terrian - 265/65/18
  • Goodyear Silent Armour Wranglers - 265/60/R18 and R19 (30.5″dia - May not be available yet in USA)
  • Yokohama Geolander A/T-S - 275/60/18 or 265/60/18
  • Cooper Discoverer - 285/55/18 or 265/60/18 (30.25″ and 30.4″)
  • Toyo Open Country A/T 285/60/18 (31.4″ dia)
  • General Grabber AT2 - 255/60/R18 (30″ dia) - May not yet be available?
  • Goodyear MTR 275/60/R18 - Not available yet (in USA)
  • Pirelli Ice/Snow Scorpion - 255/60/18
  • Goodyear Wrangler AT/S - 275/65SR18
  • Goodyear Wrangler HP -255/60/HR18 (not a good tire)
  • Goodyear MTR LT275/65R18, “E” (Not yet available in the USA)
  • Pathfinder AT - 285/60/18 (from America’s Tire)

Tire options - 19″ rims

  • Goodyear MTR 255/55/R19 - Not available yet (in USA)
  • Goodyear Silent Armour Wranglers - 265/60/R19 May not be available yet (in USA)
  • Michelin Synchrone 255/55/19
  • Pirelli with the Scorpion Zero 255/55/19
  • Last Updated ( May 05, 2007 at 06:52 AM )
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