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shorty



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tyres "again"!
Sorry to bring this up again but ive searched the forum trying to find out what are the LARGEST BFG mud terrain tyres I can fit to the standard boost alloy without any modification by way of spacers and suspension lift. I want to order a set today. Found all the threads rather confusing as most of the lads have done some form of modification to get big tyres to fit. If any body has a pic of the largest fitted tyre without modification it would be most appreciated. Land Rover's don't leak oil, they simply mark their territory!
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The Boy



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285's will fit but not recommended as a minimum of 7.5inch rim is needed. 265’s no problem.
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shorty



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cheers Thumbs Up what about tyre wall? Land Rover's don't leak oil, they simply mark their territory!
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
235/85/16 = 199.75mm side wall stock
265/75/16 = 198.75mm side wall
285/75/16 = 213.75mm side wall I have these on my 110 with no lift but on 8.5 wheels
255/85/16 = 216.75mm side wall I have these on my 90 with 2inch lift.


Hope this helps

Boy
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shorty



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lekker my china Thumbs Up Land Rover's don't leak oil, they simply mark their territory!
Post #10828 13th May 2009 11:21am
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Martin
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I have 265/75 on my 90 with standard suspension height, they rub on the front radius arms at full lock but look great!
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shorty



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just tried to order 265/75/16 but there is a 12 week wait as there are only 12 in the country and all have been reserved. I think I might have to order 8 and store 4 for future purposes. Land Rover's don't leak oil, they simply mark their territory!
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Grockle



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Martin,have you adjusted the lock stops ? 2.4 90 XS
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Martin
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Nope - it's one of those "round tuit" jobs from 9 years ago Wink
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Martin,

I dont suppose you have a Pic of the truck with big tyres on do you. DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
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Martin
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Loads here: http://www.web-rover.co.uk/nav.php?p=gallery Smile
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Martin wrote:
I have 265/75 on my 90 with standard suspension height, they rub on the front radius arms at full lock but look great!

Damn! That's the size I wanted to get. What's the solution for the rubbing (I'm at full lock a lot to get in and out of my drive)?

If I fit spacers, will they add significant wear to the bearings or front diff? One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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Martin
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3 point turn Laughing

I think that 235/85s might be better on a 110? 0.2% difference
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alantd wrote:
Martin wrote:
I have 265/75 on my 90 with standard suspension height, they rub on the front radius arms at full lock but look great!

Damn! That's the size I wanted to get. What's the solution for the rubbing (I'm at full lock a lot to get in and out of my drive)?

If I fit spacers, will they add significant wear to the bearings or front diff?


or CVs assuming your offroad CV acting through greater angle etc.

most people i know who have had spacers have got rid of them, problems keeping them done up - get different rims with a greater off set or adjust the nuts to stop the rubbing and live with a worse turning circle.

110s have tonnes more lock than they leave the factory with if you adjust the lock nuts. Cheers

James
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Martin wrote:
3 point turn Laughing

I think that 235/85s might be better on a 110? 0.2% difference

ii I have these as needed the clearnace to fit snow tyres espically on the back wheels
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