Hi all,
I'm debating whether or not to lift my Range Rover.
This existential crisis started when I noticed cracking on my tire sidewalls. I've been looking for something replace the 225/75R16 Dunlop Radial Rovers that came with the car - I've always found them proportionally awkward anyway.
However, it dawned on me that I have a set of Terra Firma medium-load springs from when I replaced the shock absorbers earlier this year.
I figure that while I'm getting new tires, I can take the opportunity to install new springs as well.
From what I've read though, the Terra Firma springs are going to add anywhere between 1.75" and 2.5" of lift (unladen), which leaves me with some questions:
The other option is to keep things stock. What size were the original, stock tires? What else looks good and drives well?
I'm debating whether or not to lift my Range Rover.
This existential crisis started when I noticed cracking on my tire sidewalls. I've been looking for something replace the 225/75R16 Dunlop Radial Rovers that came with the car - I've always found them proportionally awkward anyway.
However, it dawned on me that I have a set of Terra Firma medium-load springs from when I replaced the shock absorbers earlier this year.
I figure that while I'm getting new tires, I can take the opportunity to install new springs as well.
From what I've read though, the Terra Firma springs are going to add anywhere between 1.75" and 2.5" of lift (unladen), which leaves me with some questions:
- Will extra lift affect steering or fuel economy?
- Will adding up to 2.5" affect the drivetrain? Will I need double-Cardan driveshafts?
- What tires would go with a lift like this?
The other option is to keep things stock. What size were the original, stock tires? What else looks good and drives well?