Need advice on LR4 20 inch wheel tire options

[ReneeRover]

Here is some terrific advice given to me - I was looking for more side wall because I have the 20" rims w/the scorpions and have already dinked up my rims after 2 outings of relatively easy trails. (decided I will eventually go, once my current ones are ready to be replaced, w/the 18" custom rims from england "Compomotive Wheels" www.comp.co.uk - quoted at $1535 delivered.


The Nitto's are available in a 265/50/20 (based on their website) which barely gives you a little more sidewall protection. It is a pretty decent tire though. I'd say I've put mine to the test. General Grabber AT's are supposed to be a good option but I've read they have balancing issues which could greatly affect wear

If you want to increase the size check out Cooper Zeon LTZ. A friend had those on his LR3 instead of the Nitto's before he went to an even larger size and they were great in his opinion. These tires might be a little too ******** in size for you however.

275/55/20 - 31.9" Diameter, 6.0" Sidewall (Toyo Open County, GY Wrangler Silent Armor)
285/50/20 - 31.2" Diameter, 5.6" Sidewall

Of course his advise was based on no modifications (lift kits, etc).

Happy !

The dealership said if I went to a 285 it would affect the computer and my speed and other readings would be off. Does that matter? I drive on the sand every weekend and need more sidewall. I have 20" rims with Pirelli scorpions and I'm afraid they just aren't going to cut it. They said I can go up to 265/50/30's but it is barely different. Help! It's an lr4 2016 hse

 

[ReneeRover]

I meant 265/50/20's not 30's

 

[jaguardoc504]

I Run 285/50/20 Cooper Zeon LTZs.
They are definitely more aggressive than the factory size, and will not fit the need for desert/bolder applications, due to the still relatively low side wall compared to the 18" options. Keep in mind my LR4 is stock. I do program a lift in when going off road, so it doesn't drop when transition from trail to trail. Also the 285/50r20 will rub on the frame horns when new, and turning at full lock. It went away after 5K miles.
However I live in the Northeast; mostly forest, mud, and beach sand is what I am exposed to, with the occasional rocky trail. I have scratched and dinged my 20" wheels a few times, but IMO it just adds to the legitimacy of my LR4. She's not just a driveway queen

I have the IID2 Tool, which allows me to compensate for the oversize tires (the dealer can set the speedo offset too). However in Maine the Turnpike speed is 70MPH (Which allows for 80MPH ) Prior to the IID2 the cruise control got sets to 77, and according to two different GPS's and phone's I was going 80. So the offset is not that great. At lower speeds it almost negligible. most factory speedometers have a +/- tolerance of 5%

I hate the dreaded "dealer said" comments because the reality is, they do not want you to do anything different than factory because it COULD make it more difficult to diagnose certain things. They do not drive them daily (at least most don't), they work on them and have no time to develop an opinion as to what works in the real world versus their isolated garage lift, and limited road test loop. When I worked at a JLR dealer I did not have the appreciation I have now owning both brands exclusively for the last 10 years.

 

[ReneeRover]

Where do I buy a IID2?

 

[jaguardoc504]

I got mine from Lucky8LLC, but with the exchange rate maybe Britpart, or Devon4x4 may be cheaper

Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk

 

[cjwundy]

In the 20 inch wheel size, there are fewer options but some good options if you want to balance on and off road performance.

I went with the 285/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 and have been very happy with the performance on and offroad (and the meatier stance which is perfect on the LR4 IMO). As you already noted, they are also available in the 265/50/20 which will be closer to stock dimensions. The Cooper Zeons seem like another good option.

I'm running rods and looking at going with the Nitto 285/50/20. Any problems with rubbing? Any problems with the sidewalls off road? And at that tire size diameter of 31.2 would it be possible to run more aggressive AT's with the same/similar sized diameter?

 

[Longhorn]

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I'm as confused about tire size fitment than I was before I read through this.

Stock 2016 LR4 with factory 20" rims in need of new shoes. This is on my wife's DD with the occasional jaunt off road and to LR events, so want something a little more aggressive. I had Cooper Zeon's on our 2010 which were OK, but that had 19" rims.

I've seen mentioned:
285/50/20
265/50/20
275/55/20

But trying to **** through who has lifted with rods or the IID2 tool in the conversation has clouded the issue.

Can anyone help clear up the confusion?

BTW, currently have the same dilemma with my Chevy Silverado and the confusion is even worse due to 1) the size of the "sampling pool" of opinions and 2) the shear magnitude of available changes from stock with the Chevy vs. LR.

 

[ProTonez]

Longhorn. I am trying to find out the exact same thing you are. See below a post I sent out last night. So if anyone can help that would be great. 2016 LR4 STOCK 20 INCH RIMS / MAX SIZE TIRE THAT CAN FIT WITHOUT RUBBING!!


MY EARLIER POST....
I have a 2016 LR4 HSE with 20" rims and currently have on the stock Pirelli Scorpion Zero's 255/50R20 and after not even 20K miles I am right down to the wear bar.

With that being said I have decided I want a beefier off road look and wanted to know the most width I can have without any rubbing and having to get a lift kit. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

BTW...I was looking at the Nitto terra Grappler G2's 285/50R20 but heard I would get rubbing from the guy at Tirerack.com

 

[ryanjl]

You can probably go up to around a 31 or 31.5" diameter without rubbing. The wider the tire, the closer to 31 you'll need to go.

A "lift" is not required with either.

 

[ProTonez]

So i'm good here? See below link. Thanks!

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator/255-50R20/285-50R20