bandykins Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Milestar Patagonia M/T Mud-Terrain Radial Tire - LT315/70R17 121Q Only 71lbs and radial... great reviews and less expensive than some of the others... Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk Edited February 18, 2021 by bandykins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Milestar Patagonia M/T Mud-Terrain Radial Tire - LT315/70R17 121Q Only 71lbs and radial... great reviews and less expensive than some of the others... Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk I'm very skeptical of most of those reviews as Milestar went on an advertising spree a year or so ago and gave out tires to every fool with a YT channel in exchange for reviews. That's why they suddenly seemed to be everywhere all at once. If somebody gives you free tires you're likely to say nice things about them. Or at least not report the bad things. That said, they are very cheap so that is appealing. I considered buying some for my van. But they are well below the level of tire I'm looking at here. I expect they would do OK on slickrock, but not much in snow or mud as they have very little void. They're really more of a street-friendly MT. If I were looking in that category there are lots of tires I'd consider such as the MT/R, Mickey MTZ-P3 or Baja Boss, KM3, STT-Pro, Toyo open country, etc All are good tires and more street friendly than the stuff I'm considering, but a step backward from the PitBulls I currently run. bandykins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 STT Pro's or ProComp extreme mud terrain (Stickies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 STT Pro's or ProComp extreme mud terrain (Stickies).The pro comps only come in 40’s btw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Sounds like a good opportunity for Don to go to 40s. 37s are so last decade. Jethro and SLOHybrid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 First, I had STT Pros on the LR3. Still have a worn 33" set behind the shop if anybody can use them. 275-70-18 I liked them but want to go more aggressive for the Disco as it doesn't need to be as street friendly. Second, I have a perhaps outdated image of ProComp as bargain basement stuff. I guess they've been improving things over the last few years so maybe I'm out of date there but regardless, not going to a sticky as I still drive this on the road. Lastly, ain't no way I'm running 40s on a Rover axle! My 37s are already pushing things enough. Besides, if I went 40s I'd have to also pick up a set of portals and this whole thing will get right out of control! Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Besides, if I went 40s I'd have to also pick up a set of portals and this whole thing will get right out of control! I'm afraid I don't see the issue here.... ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 I'm afraid I don't see the issue here.... ; )We should consider a name change to NorCal "enablers"... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky and SLOHybrid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Sounds like a good opportunity for Don to go to 40s. 37s are so last decade.I think what Robert is saying is that you could use all the help you can get Don. So 40’s might be the right move over 37’s. Robert’s words, not mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 I think what Robert is saying is that you could use all the help you can get Don. So 40’s might be the right move over 37’s. Robert’s words, not mine Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWell you know Robert - he's always talking smack. Jethro, RobertDingli and Elherbinator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Wheel update: Took my 'old and busted' down to Stockton Wheel yesterday to see what they could do. I was hoping that since it's a pretty generic style and they custom make wheels maybe they'd just be able to replace the center section. He took one look at the size of the center bore and the lug spacing, asked 'Land Rover?' and said no. The best he could do was cut it out and put in a 3/8" plate. That would be a pass - the wheel is already 38 lbs so I don't need to make it that much heavier plus it would look completely different. I then asked if he could just re-drill the lug pattern clocked around and leave the old messed up holes alone - he said maybe; it would depend on how true the center bore was as he would need it to be straight to clamp it to his lathe. He then pointed out that the rim has a bend (did that on the Rubicon a couple years ago) and seemed highly skeptical that it would work. I then asked if maybe he could take my matching but non-beadlock spare and fit the rock ring to that but again no, though he did say he could cut the center out of the spare and weld it into this wheel. That would be an OK option but he definitely gave me the vibe he'd rather not work on it and said it would be "expensive". Not sure how much that might be and didn't feel like pushing him as I figured that would only turn out badly. Waiting to hear back from two people on alloy wheels, hopefully today. Also going to start checking tire prices. I'm about 75% likely to go with new stuff even though (because?) it's the least financially logical thing to do. RobertDingli and SplurGn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) And you should make sure that the new wheels will fit over your future portal axles. Better buy the portals now to be sure. Then if they are as good as they look, I might buy a set in the name of solidarity. Edited February 19, 2021 by RobertDingli SplurGn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Is buying another single 15†beadlocks from TR not an option? Seems like that would be a reasonable thing to do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Hell, you might even be able to send that one back to them for repair Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Is buying another single 15†beadlocks from TR not an option? Seems like that would be a reasonable thing to do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They don't offer them anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 BTW, I do have a call into TR (voice mail) to see if there's anything they can help with but so far still waiting, Seems like waiting is all I can do right now. I have messages in with Sam at Royal Overland who said he could likely get me a set of Dirty Life wheels, and a guy back east who's had a set of Walker Evans wheels for sale for over 6 months who said yes, still available but hasn't gotten back to my last request (it's all via IG, so probably not the best avenue of communication) Waiting....I'm not good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Raceline's having a sale on there beadlocks. Super Swamper Irok ND's in a 37 are about $450 at 4wheelparts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Got an email back from TR confirming they can't do anything for me on the steel wheel. Not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Raceline's having a sale on there beadlocks. Super Swamper Irok ND's in a 37 are about $450 at 4wheelparts Which Racelines did you get? Was just looking at the Monster RT232 and looks like it's only available in 8 and 8.5" width. A little narrow; don't think I would want to go less than 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 http://www.caliwheels.com/wheel-machining-p-4.htmThese guys may be able to repair your old rim Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DHappel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I found the Raceline Monster RT233 in 17x9.5 with 5x6.5 pattern to fit Rovers. Holy Crap is it heavy! 44 lbs! my steel 15x10s with a giant rock ring are only 38 lbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 http://www.caliwheels.com/wheel-machining-p-4.htmThese guys may be able to repair your old rim Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the link. I'll reach out to them next week. I really should just fix this one if I can. At $800+ per wheel/tire that's a pretty big pill to swallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I got the RT260 Avenger's from Raceline 37 lbs. They custome made the bolt pattern and offset for my year and make of land rover at no extra charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 For what you like to use the D1 for, having some weight in the wheels might be a good thing. Hell, competition crawlers will fill theirs up with water for the extra weight. Is there a reason for a concern with being around the weight you are now? I’m guessing it’s similar to mine at around 120-130lbs per wheel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Trail Ready beadlocks! US made, all aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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