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bigee



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Want new wheels/tyres.....
I know its probably been asked before,but.....i have a Silver '02 TD5 with Boost alloys with 235 BFG A/T's the ride is fine,but i would'nt mind something a bit more aggresive looking.Question is what is the biggest size tyres to fit above wheel to look wider,or would putting spacers on acheive the same look/ both? Would the ride be compromised with wider width? I also like the look of Zu wheels but what do you reckon colour wise for rim? Silver,anthracite black?
Sorry for all the questions Whistle
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bpman



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hey bigee

you are right ... it has been asked before - do a search
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bigee



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K9F



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bpman wrote:
hey bigee

you are right ... it has been asked before - do a search


Rolling with laughter Bu99er beat me to it! Rolling with laughter Bow down If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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bigee



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sorry i asked for some advice. Rolling Eyes
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JSG



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bigee wrote:
sorry i asked for some advice. Rolling Eyes


Just ignore the cranky old Censored Laughing

265s fit perfectly well on the standard alloys and fill the arches a lot better. Height is about the same so no rubbing with standard suspension. John

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Post #59318 15th Feb 2011 11:03pm
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bigee



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Thanks for that JSG....you have restored my faith in the forum Laughing
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AJS4X4



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JSG is right, a 265/75x16 fits just fine, but you may need to look at your lock stops. Thumbs Up

I have 265's fitted with 30mm spacers.

Andy.
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265*75*16 on Anthracite zu's Thumbs Up

Bob
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bigee



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Cheers guys,very helpful and always good to see pics Thumbs Up
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jst



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255.85s MT will go on to and be ok

or go big big 285 wise.

an increase in height will change the gearing dont forget.

i run 235.85 ATs and they work well for what i use the truck for. Cheers

James
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K9F



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bigee wrote:
Thanks for that JSG....you have restored my faith in the forum Laughing


Rolling with laughter You sensitive sole you!!! Rolling with laughter

Oh go on then!!! Hope Disco's not about! Laughing

Mach 5s foreground Modulars rear! Thumbs Up

 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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bigee



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(getting own back pedant mode..) i think you will find i'm a 'sensitive SOUL' Rolling with laughter
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bigee



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Fantastic looking Landy's though Thumbs Up
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bigee wrote:
(getting own back pedant mode..) i think you will find i'm a 'sensitive SOUL' Rolling with laughter


Rolling with laughter No! I thought your post was a little fishy! Rolling with laughter

bigee wrote:
Fantastic looking Landy's though Thumbs Up


Thank you! Mine and Fekete's taken at Tyneham in Dorset! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

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