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chalky



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
What Size Tyres
i,m going to put some BFG all terains on my 90 CSW its an 08 plate
What size ?

i had a T plate 300 TDI that had some very good sized BFG's on it. If i remember correctly most of the Later 300 TDI DEFENDERS came with these on ! what size were they ?

i dont want to go stupid on size, or have to modify the steering arms i just wamt to fit and forget.

Thanks DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #7618 21st Feb 2009 11:24pm
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kljw



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Scotland 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Soft Top Auto Santorini Black
hi
i am looking at black sport 18" rims, with mickey thompson 305x60x18 AT tyres. i think it will look great.
will post some pictures ina few weeks, once all is done so to speak. Cheers
keith
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Post #7622 22nd Feb 2009 9:18am
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Pob



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Rimini Red
What is the biggest size you can go without fouling steering or anything? I was thinking about 255/85 16 on my 110

So to clarify the 255 is the width across the tyre in mm, the 85 is the percentage of height of the wheel/tyre diametre and the 16 means 16" wheel ?
Post #7624 22nd Feb 2009 9:41am
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Glynparry25



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Pob wrote:
What is the biggest size you can go without fouling steering or anything? I was thinking about 255/85 16 on my 110


There is a good chance you will have to adjust the bump stops. Other option is the 265/75/16 for a bit more width- are you looking at different wheels? or wheel spacers?

Pob wrote:
So to clarify the 255 is the width across the tyre in mm, the 85 is the percentage of height of the wheel/tyre diametre and the 16 means 16" wheel ?


Spot on.

Glyn
Post #7625 22nd Feb 2009 12:13pm
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ay4alex



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Java Black
Running 275 / 70 / 16's on the Puma.. adjusted steering for lock, with 30mm spacers, just rubs the front radius arms.. hope that helps! 110 Tdci Double Cab
Post #7626 22nd Feb 2009 1:24pm
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DAZ110



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My brothers defender 50th has 265 /75/16 BFG all terrains on it as fitted as standard at the time.

Mine has 235/85/16 BFG all terrains.

Daz110
Post #7629 22nd Feb 2009 2:30pm
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chalky



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Thanks Daz,

I believe mine were the same as the 50th in height & width

So am I right in thinking that ur tyres are not as wide as those on ur brothers vehicle ? DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
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AndrewS



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Got 285's on mine no problem Thumbs Up
Post #7633 22nd Feb 2009 5:00pm
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Pob



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Rimini Red
Thanks, interesting - not wanting to hi-jack the original thread Embarassed

So what is the biggest (tallest) tyre on 16" wheels can be fitted? is it 285/65 ? Without issues with stuff rubbing and fouling or is it best to stick with the 265/75 16 option.

I was thinking of boost copies with BFG All terrain or Cooper STT tyres.
Post #7634 22nd Feb 2009 5:40pm
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RickA



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Stornoway Grey
Tyres
Hi,

I run 265/75-16 STT's on standard 'Boost' alloys with 30mm spacers fitted. No problem with clearance and look great!

Hope that helps!

Cheers, Rick
Post #7639 22nd Feb 2009 8:32pm
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DAZ110



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Hi chalky,

Yes mine are 30mm less wide.

265-235=30

I'm good at maths you know!

Daz110
Post #7640 22nd Feb 2009 8:37pm
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DAZ110



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....and I have 30mm wheel spacers to help increase the steering lock on my 110.

Daz110
Post #7641 22nd Feb 2009 8:41pm
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chalky



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Thanks Daz,

Can i fit without spacers then or will i need these ?

Pretty sure my other 90 didnt have them but it probably had the stops altered when fitted at the factory ?

I have a pic of my old truck with said tyres im just a bit computer thick and cant up load it but if any body can do it for me i can mail u one ? DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #7645 23rd Feb 2009 12:56am
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110SEB



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Purely aesthetically, I think MTs look much better a bit fatter than standard sized Defender rubber. For me 265s are perfect.

I do think though that ATs look just right with 235/85.

The real question is, however, white letters showing or hidden?
Post #7649 23rd Feb 2009 10:11am
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chalky



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Definately inside out and hidden ! DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
Post #7650 23rd Feb 2009 10:23am
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