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Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

265/75r16 on boosts

I just want to check before I finally buy my stt pro's in this size that I won't need spacers on standard setup 90? Reading a few threads it's not 100% clear to me.

10th Nov 2017 3:53pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1432

you'll be fine.

You might need to adjust the steering locks if you get rubbing on full lock

10th Nov 2017 3:58pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

Is that easy?

10th Nov 2017 4:13pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1432

yes, and only necessary if they catch

5th post down has a picture

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39311....ring+stops

10th Nov 2017 4:17pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

STEERING

ADJUSTMENT

STEERING LOCK STOPS

Service repair no - 57.65.03

Check

1. Measure clearance between tyre wall and radius

arm at full lock. This must be not less than 20
mm.

Adjust

2. Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3. Turn stop bolt as required.
4. Tighten locknut.
5. Check clearance between tyre wall and radius

arm on each lock.

NOTE: Alternatively lock stop adjustment
may be carried out using following
procedure.

Check

1. Measure stop bolt protrusion ’A’. Refer to table

for correct setting.

Adjust

2. Loosen stop bolt locknut.
3. Turn stop bolt as required.
4. Tighten locknut.
5. Check wheel position at full lock.

LOCK STOP SETTINGS

Tyre & wheel size - alloys

Make

Size

Setting

BF Goodrich Mud Terrain

265

59,7 mm

Goodyear GT+4

235

55,7 mm

Michelin M+S 4x4

235

54,2 mm

Tyre & wheel size - steel

Make

Size

Setting

Goodyear

205

52,2 mm

Michelin

205

52,2 mm

Avon

7.50

56 mm

Michelin

7.50

56 mm

Goodyear

7.50

56 mm

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10th Nov 2017 4:32pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

very useful thank you, i may still op forthe 235/85/16 yet , ive been going back and forth in my mind for months now lol. SHame i cn buy both sets and see what looks best

10th Nov 2017 5:07pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1432

I have both

Prefer the 265 IMHO the 235 is a bit skinny, especially with spacers... Buy the 265, then you can swap for my 235

10th Nov 2017 5:17pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

do you have stt Pro's?

10th Nov 2017 5:22pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1432

No BFG at

10th Nov 2017 5:25pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

so did you have to adjust your steering stops? Ill probably go with the 265's in the end its just a lotta cash for 5 tyres

10th Nov 2017 5:26pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1432

Only ever had to adjust on the new puma to increase the turning circle when it was supplied. I know someone who fitted new tyres and had to alter his slightly though...... Same brand and tyre as take off just new

10th Nov 2017 5:31pm

L90Andy

Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 722

Having had both (of the same tread pattern) there are pros and cons to each.
235/85: Better on fuel. Quieter. Cuts through standing water, snow, mud better. Shouldn't worsen steering lock. Doesn't spray too much muck up the sides.
265/75: Look better. Floats on bogs better and erm that's about it!
I like 255/85's best, ideally on Wolf rims!
Good luck with the decision!

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10th Nov 2017 5:42pm

Djcla

Member Since: 29 Jul 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 469

255/85's ah man didn't even know that was an option on standard boosts?

10th Nov 2017 5:54pm

L90Andy

Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 722

Yep, Boosts are 7" wide and 255's will go on anything over 6.5". They are a taller tyre so you'll get more clearance than either of the other two so would affect your gearing more. They also tend to come in MT pattern only. All depends what your requirements are. Instagram: L90andy

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10th Nov 2017 6:21pm

L90Andy

Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 722

Sorry, totally distracted you from your original post! The answer as mentioned above is, yes 265's will fit. A very common and capable fitment. Go for it

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10th Nov 2017 6:27pm

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