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Maml



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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
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g-mack



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no expert, but i cant see a problem. plenty on here are running standard trucks with 255 85 16s! Thumbs Up My 109 thread

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Post #352695 20th Aug 2014 11:10am
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newhue



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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
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Maml



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Thank you Gents - much appreciated.

How big can I go with the std wolf rims?
Post #352713 20th Aug 2014 1:13pm
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Nidge



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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. Rolling Eyes



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Post #352727 20th Aug 2014 3:13pm
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newhue



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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
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muddybaldboy



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255/85R16 every time.

Got them on my 110, about to fit to my 90. They just look right Thumbs Up

Wolf or 1 ton rims Mr. Green Mr. Green He who dies with the most toys...wins!
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Grouse



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I can confirm 265/75/16 will fit on Wolf rims - if its ok for the electricity board then it must be ok Thumbs Up

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Post #353520 25th Aug 2014 11:13am
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Maml



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Pity 255's aren't readily available here Crying or Very sad

Any tricks on lessening the turning circle? Will do a search shortly Wink

So many questions...
Post #353587 25th Aug 2014 5:14pm
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camelman



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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 Smile 
Post #353720 26th Aug 2014 10:55am
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Maml



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Pulled the trigger on some 255's...found a local supplier who keeps stock.
Hopefully fitted this week. So stoked!
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blackwolf



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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 Wink ...

30mm spacers.
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pannawonica



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255 85 16 will put your speedo bang on!
Post #411310 27th Mar 2015 2:12am
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Maml



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Super stoked - went for a jaunt into a local valley & these made such a difference.
Thanks again for the advice.


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Turning circle is actually slightly better - will fit spacers at a later stage.

No rubbing thankfully.
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That looks fantastic Maml! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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