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| Egghead Member Since: 25 Nov 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 255   
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After the copious amounts of advice and opinion on this site I have decided to go for a set of Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX tyres... Because I want something with more grip and kick than the GG TRs (235/85/16) I currently have and I want my Land Rover to look less like it belongs to a hairdresser.
Could do with some advice on the size... Want to go for 265's but worried they will be too wide for the rig? I suffer enough from the poor steering lock capability at the moment. I also don't really want to have to fit spacers or wheel arch flare extensions (even if they look quite good), but if the spacers make a massive difference to the steering I may consider it. Can't see a set of ST Maxx tryes for sale in the 255/85 size which would be perfect  . Any advice please? |
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2nd Feb 2013 1:56pm |
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| Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 
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Had my 265 Maxx's fitted Friday. Look fantastic, feel grippy and no issues with full lock.
No spacers needed but might add some anyway for that Tonka look. |
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2nd Feb 2013 2:05pm |
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| johnnyturbo2002 Member Since: 21 May 2009 Location: Poniente Granadino Posts: 371  
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265's are fine and they make it look much tougher...no cookie cutter look. You will notice a bit of a difference in speed per revs as well as turning radius, like it is any good anyway. 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
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2nd Feb 2013 2:10pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I've got 265's on mine with 30mm spacers. It's more manoeuvrable than my wifes' old DII
 Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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2nd Feb 2013 2:11pm |
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| Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667
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You'll also need three big fat washers for spacers on the spare wheel carrier to stop the fatter tyre fouling the rear wiper.
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2nd Feb 2013 2:15pm |
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| Norm4n Member Since: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 329
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Just had 265 BFG MT KM2's fitted they are fine.
Much better than the Coopers  |
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2nd Feb 2013 2:21pm |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1102 
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Just gone through the debate here: http://defender2.co.uk/forum/topic17096.html
Here she is with 265 BFG KO's NO change in turning circle at all. They don't foul anything so no need to adjust the lock stops. No protrusion from wheel arch extensions. Marginal increase in noise, but hardly an issue in a Deafener!  Click image to enlarge 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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2nd Feb 2013 4:55pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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They don't. They're just in line with the edges: Click image to enlarge Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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2nd Feb 2013 5:28pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 
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I have 265/75 ST maxx on mine, fitted on +8 offset modular rims. No spacers (dont wish to use them), and turning circle is fine - not as good as on my old alloys and 225s but still within quite acceptable parameters!. The tyres just fit under the wheel arches and do look good, but I have noticed I get more splatter down the sides of the motor - both mud and puddles! Oh well, it gives it more "character" for it to a bit muddy and it means I do tend to wash it more, which is probably a good thing in the end!
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2nd Feb 2013 5:33pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
265's are fine without spacers, if you want more of a turning circle just adjust the steering lock stop bolts.
Click image to enlarge And 305's just fit under the wheel arch as well. 
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2nd Feb 2013 6:18pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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Nice. Seen a Mitsu truck with 265/75s recently. The General AT2s look effective as well. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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2nd Feb 2013 6:38pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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one thing to note is that its not the tyres which may/may not require spacers, its the wheels.
on a zero offset 7" modular you can fit upto 285 tyres, (although id recommend an 8" wheel). if you have zero offset you wont be needing any spacers or lock stop adjustment and neither will it foul the arches on full articulation etc. |
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2nd Feb 2013 9:40pm |
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| Welly911 Member Since: 14 Oct 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 70
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Evening Lorryman100 - may I ask which type of swing away wheel carrier you have fitted? Looks very sturdy. Many thanks
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3rd Feb 2013 6:25pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
It is the nakatanenga wheel carrier from Germany, available here:
http://nakatanenga-tours.de/shop/article_R...RRHNAHI%26 Write up here: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post47483.html#47483 Last edited by Lorryman100 on 3rd Feb 2013 6:50pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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3rd Feb 2013 6:38pm |
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