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 Anyone running 18's?
#1059307
05/01/13 12:22 AM
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Curious if anyone has gone with 18" tires on their Montero. I owned an 05 Land Rover LR3, and have 5 like new Goodyear Duratrac tires in a 275/65/18. They measure about 32", and would work... just don't know about airing them down, etc. Also would there even be a wheel available with our center bore in an 18? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> BTW, the Rover caught <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> fire, and was totaled recently <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
98 Gen 2.5
05 Pontiac GTO
91 Corvette ZR-1
2011 Kia Sorento (wifey mobile)
Clarkdale, AZ
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 Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: monte3]
#1059308
05/01/13 02:52 AM
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You can order rims easily enough. No reason not to use them. But, you won't likely be airing down too much due to the sidewall height.
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: monte3]
#1059309
05/01/13 03:04 AM
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Curious if anyone has gone with 18" tires on their Montero. I owned an 05 Land Rover LR3, and have 5 like new Goodyear Duratrac tires in a 275/65/18. They measure about 32", and would work... just don't know about airing them down, etc. Also would there even be a wheel available with our center bore in an 18? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> BTW, the Rover caught <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> fire, and was totaled recently <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> I'm too stubborn(see cheap) to move up to 16's because they are more expensive... 18's no way.
95 Montero SR- Stock
90 Turbo Miata - TD04 wrx turbo, Flyin miata suspension, Torsen diff, 225 RS3's
92 Mighty Max 4x4 - Retired
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: hochkis]
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05/01/13 04:18 AM
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i thought you ment chicks ....... shoot my ol lady is 3 times that
it dosent have to be surrounded by water to be an island
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: rxinhed]
#1059311
05/01/13 05:02 AM
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You can order rims easily enough. No reason not to use them. But, you won't likely be airing down too much due to the sidewall height. I'll have to research the rims. As far as airing down; my thoughts exactly. Another thing is the rover (because of the air suspension) didn't need to be aired down. The other concern was appearance. The Montero came stock w/ 15's , I don't want the "ghetto" look.
98 Gen 2.5
05 Pontiac GTO
91 Corvette ZR-1
2011 Kia Sorento (wifey mobile)
Clarkdale, AZ
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: monte3]
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05/01/13 01:32 PM
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Throw on some 22" spinners, loud music and a fart cannon. You'll fit right in.
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: monte3]
#1059313
05/02/13 03:51 AM
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...As far as airing down...because of the air suspension...didn't need to be aired down Airing down the tires for ride quality or traction? I would worry about the sidewall punctures if you went too far down the PSI scale. As far as the air ride on the LR, you could rig that on the Montero too and mixed with bouncy seat bases, could rule the dunes.
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: monte3]
#1059314
05/02/13 04:11 AM
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Another thing is the rover (because of the air suspension) didn't need to be aired down. Really? ![[Linked Image]](http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp137/offroader_ii/image_zps7d6a3845.jpg) He didnt air down either LOL... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: monte3]
#1059315
05/02/13 06:06 AM
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Curious if anyone has gone with 18" tires on their Montero. I owned an 05 Land Rover LR3, and have 5 like new Goodyear Duratrac tires in a 275/65/18. They measure about 32", and would work... just don't know about airing them down, etc. Also would there even be a wheel available with our center bore in an 18? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> BTW, the Rover caught <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> fire, and was totaled recently <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> If the overall diameter is good, then yeah, they should fit. They may look a little ridiculous on a 1990's SUV, and they might not ride as well off-road since more rim = less tire = less air volume...but technically, they would fit. Ray...that was mean. lol. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Sean - Orange County, CA MAIL: seanwilliams78@gmail.com1995 Montero SR - For exploring and getting away! 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo - 402hp and counting! 1966 VW Bug 2275cc - For stoplight drags!
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Re: Anyone running 18's?
[Re: socalmonty]
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05/02/13 07:06 AM
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Ray...that was mean. lol. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> To the LR owner in the picture? Naw, he was happy to be helped out of Pismo. I told him his biggest problem was his tire size and their inability to distribute his rigs weight especially when he was in soft sand. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
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