kippylawkid Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi, I'm looking for some advice from PW members on AT tyres for my 2012 GV. The spec is 225/60 R18 I have asked my local garage to source some and they are struggling to find any viable modles. Only (very) expensive tyres are showing. From experience, can members recommend any particular make of AT tyres in this size? Thanks in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 18 rim for sports tyres is the problem, You can view most of availible tyres on mytyres.co.uk, but nothing really AT for a reasonable price. My advice would be to go to standard 17 inch rims where the choice opens out massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Yup, as said. When we bought our Shogun a couple of years ago, someone had put a set of 18" wheels on it. It was cheaper for me to buy a set of 16" wheels and new AT tyres than it was to buy AT tyres for the 18" rims. I then sold the 18s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks for swift replies. Yes, that would back up the lad at my garage. He did a lot of teeth sucking and head shaking at the tyre size. Touch wood, I do intend to keep the vehicle for the foreseable, so I think changing to 17s looks a very sensible option, particularly as their is such limited options at 18". As you lads are obviously very knowledgeable on this, how much should I look to spend on x4 17" new rims? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Buy on ebay. You will find suitable, very slightly used wheels on there, at a fraction of the cost of buying new wheels. Alternatively, find an owner's forum for the car, which will almost certainly have a classifieds section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Most people upgrade to non standard rims, so picking up oem rims usually can be quite cheap. F you sell on your 18 rims. It should more than cover the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks fellas. Sound advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 BFG AT's :good: https://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/wheels?gclid=CLDVvO68hc4CFRJmGwodCawD9Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Just to update, After a heap of drama, I bought x4 Suzuki spec16" wheels and have fitted Cooper AT3 Discoverer tyres. Very happy with the result. Thanks for the held and advice. Anyone want to buy x4 18" wheels.... Edited September 8, 2016 by kippylawkid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Glad you got sorted. One question springs to mind. If the 'original' wheels were 17" what difference to the speedo reading did 18" or now 16" rims make? Heres a link to help out. https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/ Just curious Oh and heres a link to quite a few 18" tyres that might have done the trick?http://www.camskill.co.uk/m65b0s4019p0/SUV_Tyres_-_4x4_Tyres_-_All_Terrain_Tyres_-_Off_Road_Tyres_-_18_inch_R18_inch_-_225_60_18_225_60R18 Edited September 8, 2016 by masmiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just to update, After a heap of drama, I bought x4 Suzuki spec16" wheels and have fitted Cooper AT3 Discoverer tyres. Very happy with the result. Thanks for the held and advice. Anyone want to buy x4 18" wheels.... You won't be disappointed with the at3s, had a set on my serious offroad disco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Glad you got sorted. One question springs to mind. If the 'original' wheels were 17" what difference to the speedo reading did 18" or now 16" rims make? Originals were 18" not 17" I asked my local Suzuki garage for verification that changing to 16" would not harm anything seriously. They did this and used that same link, so I'm happy. Heres a link to help out. https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/ Just curious Oh and heres a link to quite a few 18" tyres that might have done the trick? I'll be furious if you've found AT 18" AT tyres! Thanks for your interest. http://www.camskill.co.uk/m65b0s4019p0/SUV_Tyres_-_4x4_Tyres_-_All_Terrain_Tyres_-_Off_Road_Tyres_-_18_inch_R18_inch_-_225_60_18_225_60R18 No AT tyres in there. I literally looked all over Europe for them. There just isn't any! Edited September 8, 2016 by kippylawkid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Do not know if you can get them for your vehicle/tyre size(17)but I have been running Coopers on my Land Rover for many years and miles and they have been very good on and off road. You are always going to get a bit of road noise. I am told they are made in the USA by Avon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Do not know if you can get them for your vehicle/tyre size(17)but I have been running Coopers on my Land Rover for many years and miles and they have been very good on and off road. You are always going to get a bit of road noise. I am told they are made in the USA by Avon.Yes, I am Cooper fan too. They (and every other manufacturer) just don't make 18" AT tyres and I was forced to change to 16" rims as I don't relish getting stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 No AT tyres in there. I literally looked all over Europe for them. There just isn't any! Look on 4x4 tyres and they have cooper discoverer st2 listed as all terrain in 225x60 r18 for £85 a corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang bang birdy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I have put 18 inch BFG's on my p38 Range Rover Not cheap but bloody brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 masmiffy, I spoke with 4x4 and they were unable to supply that tyre. Cooper have discontinued this tyre and I'm not really sure why they have it on their site! Honestly, I have literally chased all over Europe and they are not there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) masmiffy, I spoke with 4x4 and they were unable to supply that tyre. Cooper have discontinued this tyre and I'm not really sure why they have it on their site! Honestly, I have literally chased all over Europe and they are not there! Well your sorted with 16" wheels and tyres now so all good. We went with Insa Turbo Rangers on our 2003 Vitara they seem ok, the truck is a second vehicle adapted for lamping. As a matter of interest could you not have gone for 55 in place of 60? Edited September 9, 2016 by masmiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Not sure masmiffy. I asked the Suzuki mechanic to recommend in writing what wheel/tyre spec I could use. I bought the car from them and to be fair they've been very helpful. They recommended 16" rims with 235/70 R16 Tyres, I then opted for the Cooper Discoverer AT3s. Having looked into the various mechanics and physics of changing wheels, it has made me realise how out of my depth I am! Well your sorted with 16" wheels and tyres now so all good. We went with Insa Turbo Rangers on our 2003 Vitara they seem ok, the truck is a second vehicle adapted for lamping. As a matter of interest could you not have gone for 55 in place of 60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Not sure masmiffy. I asked the Suzuki mechanic to recommend in writing what wheel/tyre spec I could use. I bought the car from them and to be fair they've been very helpful. They recommended 16" rims with 235/70 R16 Tyres, I then opted for the Cooper Discoverer AT3s. Having looked into the various mechanics and physics of changing wheels, it has made me realise how out of my depth I am! I know changing rims can be an **** due to rim depths / diameters and possible interference but the tyre 'depth' change may have been possible. All a bit hypothetical now I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.