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Seapod

Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Devon
Posts: 46

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Hi All - I'm looking for thoughts/advice for anyone running 265/65/18 on an otherwise standard set up 90 XS SW. Currently it has the bog standard and woefully inadequate 235/85/16 Continental Cross Contact mud polishers.

I'm pretty sure its no coincidence that every picture with this set up seems to be of a shiny, clean land rover. What is the splatter factor like from normal use on rural roads? Has anyone taken the decision to extend wheel arch/mud flaps?

I am by no means OCD about a clean land rover but I use mine a lot and need to be able to see out of the side windows.
Sharing your experience would be appreciated.

20th Mar 2017 3:33pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Seapod, the 265x65R18 have the same rolling diameter so no problem running them. The wheel offset will effect the amount of splatter up the sides. I'm running spacers for a better turning circle giving it a wider stance but have also fitted Glynn Lewis mudflap extensions which do an excellent job of keeping the sides clean. A lot of other people use Dirt-D-Fenders, which help with the splatter. I have a set for the rear but m yet to fit them.

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

20th Mar 2017 3:53pm

Seapod

Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Devon
Posts: 46

Thanks James - I have been checking out your Defender after you posted above. Very nice indeed - you have already done many of the things I plan to do.

Are you still running the original wheels ie 235/85/16 ? I see you have spacers added, hence the extended mud flaps, but wasn't quite clear on the tyres themselves.

20th Mar 2017 5:19pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Thank you Seapod, yes running standard 235x85r16 on boosts et33 with 30mm spacers. Hope to change wheels soon but think I'll stick with 16" but probably 265x75r16... James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

20th Mar 2017 6:29pm

pesto_trader

Member Since: 26 Jun 2013
Location: Oslo
Posts: 148

18" Anthracite Sawtooths on 265/65 Bfgs:)

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20th Mar 2017 9:55pm

Yannis

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Oxfordshire / Milan
Posts: 408

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Corris Grey

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21st Mar 2017 12:04pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Yannis - looks great and I believe they're Startech wheels, but would be useful for everyone to add what wheels and tyres they are and what sizes

21st Mar 2017 12:21pm

Yannis

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Oxfordshire / Milan
Posts: 408

Correct they are from JE engineering. Tyres are Atturo R800 285/60R18.

Here is a comparison to the factory setup. The on road grip is unreal, they also reduce roll in the corners a lot due to a smaller side wall. No difference in conform over bumps etc. Terrible in snow. Yet to test on mud.

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21st Mar 2017 12:52pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

21st Mar 2017 1:03pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

Very very nice rims Yannis

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

21st Mar 2017 9:19pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2296

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Mach 5 16x9 with 285/75/16 BFG MT KM2

Before and after

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and a few other photos

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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated

6th Apr 2017 7:38am

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1360

Hank, are you sure they're 16x9?

6th Apr 2017 8:20pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2296

fairly sure, why do you ask? I have a spare 8" Mach 5 and the ones I have fitted are 1" wider

7th Apr 2017 6:33am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

16in Anthracite Bowlers with 265x75R16 BFG KO2's
before and after

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Click image to enlarge James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

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3rd Jun 2017 10:04pm

boode

Member Since: 11 Apr 2012
Location: Devon
Posts: 428

Eventually bought myself some Blindos

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5th Jun 2017 5:21pm

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