33s Fitted

Barrbeast · 07-06-2015, 19:04

Got my new tyres fitted today

285/75/16 (33" in old money) Cooper Discoverer STTs. Really pleased with them. Fill the wheel arches much better than the old tyres.

I just hope the blue colouring on the letters fades a little!

Lazy-Ferret · 07-06-2015, 19:54

Looking good.... The blue colouring is just a protective layer, and washes off, leaving nice shiny white lettering.

Barrbeast · 07-06-2015, 20:03

Thanks bud, that's what I was hoping re the blue layer. A few of the guys on FB said the same

Sweety · 07-06-2015, 20:22

They look great & yes the blue washes off easily with hot soapy water & an old brush makes it a lot easier. I like white lettering on show

The Patrolman · 07-06-2015, 21:20

Nice one

I have the stt in the 37", only 3 of them and the other is a Mickey Thompson MTZ which is a very similar pattern.
Nice n quiet on the road compared to the Maaxis Creepy's that I had.
Hope to meet up in August if you're at that one

russell.huffer · 08-06-2015, 09:42

Cool that is the same size as I have on mine just mine are bfg at my fuel economy suffered a bit was averaging 22-24 now average 19-21 be interesting to see how if yours changes much being a manual also mine does a lot of short trips. I hate white letters so mine are on the inside.

Kind regards

Russell.

PS. let me know how much I owe for centres with postage and I can paypal that to you.

Banshee · 10-06-2015, 11:24

Oh and Rob they do look awesome mate

Barrbeast · 10-06-2015, 13:05

Thanks guys, I'm liking them a lot

Wasn't going to replace quite as soon I have but I was going to do it before the August trip and I figured the sooner I had the Kuhmos off the more I could get for them as they'd have more tread (*cough* still for sale by the way, 11mm tread...

)

Zac how did you find the Lokka when you did your solo greenlaning by the way - I realise you probably didn't get extreme enough to cock a leg but did you notice much difference when steering in 4wd?

perelaar · 10-06-2015, 15:27

You people all sound like my wife when she meets a friend with a new pair of shoes on

But indeed, nice truck

Banshee · 10-06-2015, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Thanks guys, I'm liking them a lot

Wasn't going to replace quite as soon I have but I was going to do it before the August trip and I figured the sooner I had the Kuhmos off the more I could get for them as they'd have more tread (*cough* still for sale by the way, 11mm tread...

)

Zac how did you find the Lokka when you did your solo greenlaning by the way - I realise you probably didn't get extreme enough to cock a leg but did you notice much difference when steering in 4wd?

Wasn't extreme enough mate but I have noticed that even in 2WD that it clicks like mad when turning, common place though according to the FAQ LOKKA page and also many Jeep forums, glad I've fitted the manual hubs as now I just unlock them and nothing up front spins

Rick, does yours click or can anyone else comment on their LOKKA, I know there's not many of us with them fitted

Barrbeast · 10-06-2015, 20:25

Clicking while turning if the hubs are locked is good - means they're working if I understand correctly

07-06-2015, 19:04	#1
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	33s Fitted Got my new tyres fitted today 285/75/16 (33" in old money) Cooper Discoverer STTs. Really pleased with them. Fill the wheel arches much better than the old tyres. I just hope the blue colouring on the letters fades a little!

10-06-2015, 11:24	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Oh and Rob they do look awesome mate __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

07-06-2015, 19:54	#2
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Looking good.... The blue colouring is just a protective layer, and washes off, leaving nice shiny white lettering.

07-06-2015, 20:03	#3
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Thanks bud, that's what I was hoping re the blue layer. A few of the guys on FB said the same

07-06-2015, 20:22	#4
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	They look great & yes the blue washes off easily with hot soapy water & an old brush makes it a lot easier. I like white lettering on show

07-06-2015, 21:20	#5
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Nice one I have the stt in the 37", only 3 of them and the other is a Mickey Thompson MTZ which is a very similar pattern. Nice n quiet on the road compared to the Maaxis Creepy's that I had. Hope to meet up in August if you're at that one

08-06-2015, 09:42	#6
russell.huffer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South East Vehicle: Patrol 3.0 SVE Posts: 276	Cool that is the same size as I have on mine just mine are bfg at my fuel economy suffered a bit was averaging 22-24 now average 19-21 be interesting to see how if yours changes much being a manual also mine does a lot of short trips. I hate white letters so mine are on the inside. Kind regards Russell. PS. let me know how much I owe for centres with postage and I can paypal that to you.

10-06-2015, 13:05	#8
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Thanks guys, I'm liking them a lot Wasn't going to replace quite as soon I have but I was going to do it before the August trip and I figured the sooner I had the Kuhmos off the more I could get for them as they'd have more tread (cough still for sale by the way, 11mm tread... ) Zac how did you find the Lokka when you did your solo greenlaning by the way - I realise you probably didn't get extreme enough to cock a leg but did you notice much difference when steering in 4wd?

10-06-2015, 15:27	#9
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	You people all sound like my wife when she meets a friend with a new pair of shoes on But indeed, nice truck

10-06-2015, 20:25	#11
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Clicking while turning if the hubs are locked is good - means they're working if I understand correctly