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Tom The Locksmith



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England 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Java Black
Defender 110 XS utility - What wheel & tyres
Hi all.

I'm on the point of depression with my defenders turning circle with 16" boost alloys fitted as standard.

I was looking at pictures on the internet of boost alloys fitted with 30mm Terrafirma spacers and they look spot on in the arches.

I would like to achieve the same look with new alloy or steel wheels fitted with all terrain or mud tyres but without the need for spacers
if you could put a picture up in your reply and the spec of wheel & tyres it would really help me to start to enjoy my defender as I intended.

All the best.

Tom
Post #364716 15th Oct 2014 6:06pm
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SailingTom



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Have a look on this thread, covers most options Thumbs Up

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Post #364718 15th Oct 2014 6:15pm
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Macpaul



Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
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No pics I'm afraid but I fitted the Terrafirma 30mm spacers yesterday on my 110 USW and wound in the bump stops.

Makes a huge difference to the turning circle. Its positively manoeuvrable now.

SVX 16" wheels with Grabber All-Terrain 2 tyres.

Tomorrow I fit Dirt Defenders to stop all the sh*t flying up the side of the car. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop
Now a 2013 110 USW too.
Post #364745 15th Oct 2014 7:22pm
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camelman



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here you go.

Twisted 16x8 Alloys with ET0 Offset (33mm further out than standard.
Running BFG 255/85/16 KM2s.
Steering stops turned right in so now has a significantly tighter turning circle even than a standard truck on standard tyres.


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Post #364771 15th Oct 2014 8:46pm
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jomara



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Hi Tom

I fitted Bowler 18inch wheels with 265/65R18, these increased the offset by about 30mm and with the steering stops adjusted it gives a much tighter turning circle Thumbs Up

Cheers
John


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DAZ110



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Here's mine on 9 x 18 Twisted wheels (0 offset) with 265/65/18 tyres. No wheel spacers and much improved turning circle.


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Post #367040 25th Oct 2014 8:38am
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Tom The Locksmith



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I went to Devon4X4 yesterday & had my 16" Boost alloys replaced with MaxXtrax Mach 5 Alloy in satin black.
Negative 10 offset So stepping out a little bit further & for now I'll use the factory fit Continentals till they run low.

[url]http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&product_id=84138&category_id=1013558&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=14

I'll post pictures as soon as I get it washed.[/url]
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redzob



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I fitted Terrafirma spacers with the standard 16" boosts and adjusted the turning stops - best thing I've had done to the truck. Thumbs Up

+1 for the dirt defenders (on the front of my 90) Defender Puma 2.2 XS 90
Vespa GTS 300
Way too many racing bikes.
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L90Andy



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What size tyres do you have with the terrafirma spacers? Assume 265's hence the need for dirt defenders.
Reason for asking is i've got 235's and am thinking about fitting spacers but don't want mud sprayed up the side.
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redzob



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I have the standard 235s. Defender Puma 2.2 XS 90
Vespa GTS 300
Way too many racing bikes.
Post #368391 30th Oct 2014 10:09pm
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Macpaul



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L90Andy wrote:
What size tyres do you have with the terrafirma spacers? Assume 265's hence the need for dirt defenders.
Reason for asking is i've got 235's and am thinking about fitting spacers but don't want mud sprayed up the side.


Mine are 235s and with the 30mm spacers i got loads of cack flying up the side of the truck, both from the front and the back tyres. They're still within the wheel-arch eyebrow but just that little bit too wide at the bottom.

I fitted the dirt defenders (smooth and colour-coded by my local bodyshop for £10 each) and it's cut the cack down by 95% if not more. Well worth doing for the improved turning circle.

Easy to fit. With two rivets and two self-tappers per corner. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop
Now a 2013 110 USW too.
Post #368397 30th Oct 2014 10:36pm
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foliedouce



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Interesting thread, sounds like I need to get myself a set of spacers Smile

I know I am completely thick, but if the OEM size is 235/85-16, can you put 265 on the same rim?

If so, is there any benefit for performance in snow?

Thanks
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Cupboard



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you can put 265s on Boosts (the stock alloys) but not the steel wheels. Not sure about the HD wheels (Wolfs).

"Better" depends what you're after. If you want flotation then the 265s will be, but the 235s will dig in and grip better.
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L90Andy



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255's are the biggest you should put on Wolf steels wheels as they are 6.5J rims. LR alloys are 7J hence ok for 265's.
Post #368773 1st Nov 2014 4:27pm
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