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CR



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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
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Hi

QUESTION...... Will BFG AT 285x75x16 work on standard boost rims (without spacers)

Thanks
Post #32112 13th May 2010 10:42am
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MK



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they will rub the radius arms. So, spacers or 4" backspace wheels. Puma 110" SW

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Post #32115 13th May 2010 11:11am
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Re: 285
CR wrote:
Hi

QUESTION...... Will BFG AT 285x75x16 work on standard boost rims (without spacers)

Thanks


Apparently they will indeed fit. have a look at this thread here.....

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic1116.html?highlight=freds

Nicked this photo out of the gallery.....

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Post #32120 13th May 2010 2:10pm
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Both replies are correct in a way, yes they will fit but the steering lock will be so poor as they will rub on the radius arms as you apply lock. Spacers needed and ideally a 16x8 rim (Boost is 16x7) Andy
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zermatt Silver
I had them on 16x8 steel modulars (20mm extra offset) steering was fine due to offset, same as my 235/85s on boosts.

Back end just clipped the eyebrows and I got a few strange clunks when at limits of articulation but could never work out where. MAD COW

2007 90 Hard Top - 2009 BMW F800GS - 2002 CCM 604E Dual Sport

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Post #32256 14th May 2010 9:47pm
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Naks



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I wouldn't put 285's on, rather go with 265's.
Post #32288 15th May 2010 11:42am
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Joe90



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Yep, 265's for me too!
Post #32292 15th May 2010 2:31pm
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CFB



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265'S Better for everyday but 285's give more clearance off road (33" tyres v 31""), if you don't like the width of 285's you can go 255/85/16 for 33" without needing the wider rims Thumbs Up Andy
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
285 looks better

 Puma 110" SW

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Post #32296 15th May 2010 3:06pm
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MuddyMarky



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
No issues with the 285's on my Boost's, with the exception of very slight rubbing when on hard lock (ie hard enough to hear the power steering pump whine).....

......and you're right...they do look better Wink Mark
2011 110 XS DC
Stornoway Grey
Post #32298 15th May 2010 3:25pm
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CFB



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You got wheel spacers on though? Andy
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Anything less than a 285 looks like a space saver now Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #32318 15th May 2010 7:35pm
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RED-DOT



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Rather than a Space Hopper? 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
Post #32319 15th May 2010 8:13pm
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Joe90



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Looks like i'll be needing to purchase some 285's myself then! Laughing
Post #32326 16th May 2010 1:43am
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CFB wrote:
265'S Better for everyday but 285's give more clearance off road (33" tyres v 31""), if you don't like the width of 285's you can go 255/85/16 for 33" without needing the wider rims Thumbs Up


255/85/R16 BFG MT for us.

Steering stops adjusted so that tyres just touch the radius arms

Brendan
Post #32330 16th May 2010 8:05am
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