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RCMike

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: North Wiltshire
Posts: 70

255's at full articulation

Hi All,
I thought i'd share a picture of my new 255/85/16's at full articulation just in case anyone considering this size wonders how they fit at full unrestricted articulation.

The wheels are zero offset and i needed extended bump stops (actual extension is 1" over standards) to stop possible rubbing at the top inner edge of the plastic wheel arch extension. With this, there is about 10mm clearance.

Last edited by RCMike on 10th Sep 2016 11:06am. Edited 1 time in total

16th Oct 2015 9:33am

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

that is tight, i presume front is OK? My 109 thread

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16th Oct 2015 9:44am

RCMike

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: North Wiltshire
Posts: 70

Yep, the front is OK. Even without an ARB at the front, it doesn't articulate as much as the rear. I've not extended the front bump stops as the axle doesn't reach them and there is a lot more room anyway. Also no trimming required at the front.

16th Oct 2015 10:08am

Chris86

Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: South Yorks
Posts: 791

Have recently fitted the same set up to my 05 110, mine just clip the inside edges of the front arches as well on full bump/full lock. I need to trim a touch more out of the back of rear arches too I think although I don't think I'll need to trim quite as much as you have- mine somehow seem to 'tuck in' more?

Fitted 255/85/16s to a friend's truck earlier this year on boosts. His fouled the rear spring seats on near full bump at the back-so fitted spacers

Chris

16th Oct 2015 10:55am

RCMike

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: North Wiltshire
Posts: 70

Perhaps mine need's to loosen up a bit at the front.

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16th Oct 2015 11:35am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17480

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I had to trim the inward-facing lip off the front lower corner of each rear flare on my 110. I did the rear lower corners too. My 255s are on Blindos with a 14mm positive offset, and I haven't had any other contact issues.

I am however not optimistic about compatibility with tyre chains - I think that any attempt to use them would rip the flares off the vehicle and enlarge the arches is a rather raggedy manner!

16th Oct 2015 11:43am

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

I have 255's on Freestyles (same offset as Boosts I think) and they are fine with standard suspension on my TD5 HT. No rubbing anywhere. ARBs have been removed.

^^^agree that chains would be a very tight/interference fit...

cheers

simon

16th Oct 2015 6:00pm

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1630

i think a lot depends on what wheels you use

the recommended size is 8 inch for best results

boosts are 7" ?

i used to use this size a few years ago and have gone back it to last year on a 2 inch lift without any issues

16th Oct 2015 8:42pm

RCMike

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: North Wiltshire
Posts: 70

Almost forgot to post a pic of the front's under full compression with the 255's (well almost - the axle was about 5 to 10mm from the bump stop). Looks very tight but still room without rubbing.

4th Feb 2016 9:35pm

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