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Maml Member Since: 28 Jun 2014 Location: KZN Posts: 20	33's on a 2,2 130CCHCPU Hi there, Wondering how much of a negative effect 33" tyres will have on my 130 (2012 model)? Things like fuel consumption, power/gearing, stress on drivetrain etc... Thanks in advance. Mike
20th Aug 2014 10:53am

g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967	no expert, but i cant see a problem. plenty on here are running standard trucks with 255 85 16s!  My 109 thread my youtube channel
20th Aug 2014 11:10am

newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351

It will be slightly slower off the mark. It will take a little longer to pull up. Fuel consumption will go up a little bit, and it won't hold itself on a hill as well as 32's. Given all that one does get aquatinted to it. Remap it and the power loss issues tend to fad away. Given a 130 come standard with 31's, 90's and 110's with alloys have 32's, my guess 33's don't put that much more stress on the drive line, however 33's are usually as big as you can go before chaining diff ratios so it all works happily again. Well that my understanding. My Defender and travels

20th Aug 2014 11:13am

Maml Member Since: 28 Jun 2014 Location: KZN Posts: 20	Thank you Gents - much appreciated. How big can I go with the std wolf rims?
20th Aug 2014 1:13pm

Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 821	265/75s will fit on a wolf rim. See pic below. I wouldn't go any wider, 255/85 fit nicely too if you want to fill the arches but will raise your gearing a tad. But the Wheel and Tyre Police will tell you 235s on a 6.5 rim is the max. Click image to enlarge
20th Aug 2014 3:13pm

newhue Member Since: 28 Apr 2014 Location: Brisbane Posts: 351	Maml wrote: Thank you Gents - much appreciated. How big can I go with the std wolf rims? on 255 you will hear a grr-rr-rr-rr-rr on full lock. Just the tyre touching the radium arm, but you know your getting best out of it. My Defender and travels
20th Aug 2014 8:27pm

muddybaldboy Member Since: 09 Apr 2012 Location: Ruthin Posts: 395	255/85R16 every time. Got them on my 110, about to fit to my 90. They just look right Wolf or 1 ton rims  He who dies with the most toys...wins!
20th Aug 2014 8:31pm

Grouse Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: on the hill Posts: 525	I can confirm 265/75/16 will fit on Wolf rims - if its ok for the electricity board then it must be ok Click image to enlarge
25th Aug 2014 11:13am

Maml Member Since: 28 Jun 2014 Location: KZN Posts: 20	Pity 255's aren't readily available here Any tricks on lessening the turning circle? Will do a search shortly So many questions...
25th Aug 2014 5:14pm

camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3386

HI Maml. I'm running 305/70/16s which are equiv to 33 inches. Got them on ET0 offset wheels and as a result have been able to adjust the steering stops for a much better lock without catching the radius arms. Turning circle is now way better than standard. I've had a remap done so don't really notice the slight increase in gearing, in fact I've had the disco transfer gears fitted and it still accelerates like stink

26th Aug 2014 10:55am

Maml Member Since: 28 Jun 2014 Location: KZN Posts: 20	Pulled the trigger on some 255's...found a local supplier who keeps stock. Hopefully fitted this week. So stoked!
24th Mar 2015 11:04am

blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17606	newhue wrote: .. on 255 you will hear a grr-rr-rr-rr-rr on full lock. Just the tyre touching the radium arm, but you know your getting best out of it. Not if you adjust the lockstops correctly. Maml wrote: ... Any tricks on lessening the turning circle? Will do a search shortly ... 30mm spacers.
24th Mar 2015 11:27am

pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568	255 85 16 will put your speedo bang on!
27th Mar 2015 2:12am

Maml Member Since: 28 Jun 2014 Location: KZN Posts: 20	Super stoked - went for a jaunt into a local valley & these made such a difference. Thanks again for the advice. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Turning circle is actually slightly better - will fit spacers at a later stage. No rubbing thankfully.
30th Mar 2015 3:35pm

shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347	Click image to enlarge That looks fantastic Maml! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter
30th Mar 2015 8:02pm

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