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chalky Member Since: 09 May 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 483 |
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 |
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21st Feb 2009 11:24pm |
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kljw Member Since: 23 Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 265 |
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 puer claudius |
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22nd Feb 2009 9:18am |
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Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015 |
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?
Spot on. Glyn |
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22nd Feb 2009 12:13pm |
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ay4alex Member Since: 18 Feb 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 328 |
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
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22nd Feb 2009 1:24pm |
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DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2034 |
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 |
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22nd Feb 2009 2:30pm |
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chalky Member Since: 09 May 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 483 |
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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22nd Feb 2009 3:14pm |
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AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 |
Got 285's on mine no problem
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22nd Feb 2009 5:00pm |
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Pob Member Since: 23 Jan 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 119 |
Thanks, interesting - not wanting to hi-jack the original thread
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. |
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22nd Feb 2009 5:40pm |
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RickA Member Since: 13 Jan 2009 Location: Preston, Lancs. Posts: 18 |
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 |
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22nd Feb 2009 8:32pm |
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DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2034 |
Hi chalky,
Yes mine are 30mm less wide. 265-235=30 I'm good at maths you know! Daz110 |
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22nd Feb 2009 8:37pm |
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DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2034 |
....and I have 30mm wheel spacers to help increase the steering lock on my 110.
Daz110 |
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22nd Feb 2009 8:41pm |
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chalky Member Since: 09 May 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 483 |
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 |
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23rd Feb 2009 12:56am |
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110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 |
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? |
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23rd Feb 2009 10:11am |
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chalky Member Since: 09 May 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 483 |
Definately inside out and hidden ! DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
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23rd Feb 2009 10:23am |
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