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TheJollyBodger



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Bowler Wheels & Tyre Sizes (265 vs 285)
Hi All,

Had a look through the forum and haven't really got a definitive answer to my question so....

I've got a black 2015 Puma '90 that I'm starting the add bits to.

I'm awaiting delivery of some Anthracite 18" Bowler wheels and I'm looking to source some tyres.

I like the BFG's AT KO's however I'm unsure on what width I should get.

Do people have an opinion on which tyre to get? (265's vs 285's)

If it helps, the defender will rarely go off road, however I do tow a heavy caravan. Possibly looking at lowering an inch may be two depending on hoe the car sits after fitting the wheels.

Cheers
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jeffersj



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You may need spacers for the 285s depending on the height i.e.75 as it may foul the radius arms although adjusting the lock-stop could prevent this. 285/75s give additional height of about 15mm over the 265/75s so if your are thinking of lowering the suspension then it would make sense to go for the 265s. Jeff
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Go Beyond



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We have Bowlers on our 90 fitted with 265's with no problems at all, pictures in our Bowler threads
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TJ101



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Mine is fine on 18" Bowler and 285 plus towing



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K9F



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Do you know what offset the wheels have? I have 8" wide rims and as a result of the offset can run with 305 BFG KM2s tyres on standard suspension with no fouling issues whatsoever. There are tyre calculators about and basically you can enter your current size and have a play changing rims etc. Ideally try to retain the same or as close to the same rolling radius as standard. As mentioned offset may limit the width. The 285s over 265s give an overall difference in height of 30mm, speedo errors are also shown in the chart below.

As an example over standard tyres fitted to Boost wheels the 285s ON 18" Bowlers will increase the wheel height by 3.1" and make your speedo under-read by approximately 10%. The latter I believe can be recalibrated by a Nanocom if you wish.

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TJ101 yours is a 110 which can take the wider tyre, I went 265's on mine with no problem but I have a friend who went 285 and catches on the inner rear wheel arch when towing with a 90. Hope that helps
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TheJollyBodger



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Great stuff,

Thanks for your input - I'll go down the 265 route. I'll post photos when done.

Cheers
Lee
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TheJollyBodger



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Hi,

Went down the 265 route - glad I did Smile


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We need pictures Wink

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They look flippin nice, I wish I had deeper pockets Big Cry
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TheJollyBodger



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I've been eating Beans on toast for the last 3 months Smile Glad I did - it looks ace!
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You can afford beans AND toast?!!
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They look great
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I thought all newer Defenders had the bonnet letters "DEFENDER" instead of Land Rover as per the older vehicles?

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