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| Mike c Member Since: 11 Aug 2017 Location: Maldon, Essex Posts: 930   
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265s were a standard fitment for a while but that was on the earlier freestyle alloy, I would imagine it would be fine but sure somebody can confirm this.
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17th Mar 2019 4:47pm |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 400  
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265/75R16 will fit Boosts which are a 7x16 wheel. That size were fitted for a short time on the 90s which had 265/75R16 BFG ATs on Tornado alloy wheels as what was called the 'Freestyle Choice' pack. I am afraid with the passage of time I can't remember if it was offered as late as 2006, I think perhaps not, as I remember nearly buying a vehicle with that option in around 1998. 110s were never offered with that, only with 235/85R16 tyres on Deep Dish alloys if you specified the option, which I think was something to do with the turning circle. Having said that, my smaller set of wheels are a set of Tornado alloys with 265/75R16 Hankook MTs on, and they don't rub, even though the vehicle originally came new with 7.50R16 on steel wheels and I've never changed anything in the steering, so you may not have a problem at all.
However ... it really doesn't matter even if they aren't right. The 33x12.50R15 tyres on my Defender (and the last one, and the one before that) rub on the radius arms on full lock, but unless you make a habit of driving round in circles holding the steering wheel hard over it doesn't cause any issues, just a 'brrt' to remind you to back off a fraction 
I'd rather have the extra lock (and accompanying noise) when I need it, than not. --- 2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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17th Mar 2019 7:35pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2656 
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The tyre rubbing on the radius arm is an MOT failure in the UK.
However it’s easy enough to adjust the steering stops if required. |
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17th Mar 2019 9:05pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 
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110's were only offered with the Deep Dish because the Tornado wheel isn't rated for the all up weight of a 110. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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17th Mar 2019 9:32pm |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 400
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Ah ok. Not a problem here!
Sorry, I wasn't clear, the comment related to the tyre size difference being due to the turning circle. AFAIK all the genuine alloys are the same offset so turning circle is unaffected but as you say, at the time the Deep Dish were the only ones weight rated for a 110. Many years ago when I worked as a dealer I once tried to find out the actual weight ratings for various wheels and even Land Rover's technical department couldn't tell me, the answer was eventually along the lines of "it's approved for whatever the factory fit it on"!! The limiting factor is the max rear axle weight and there is very little difference in rear axle weight between a 300Tdi Discovery (supplied with Tornados ex factory - max rear axle weight 1650kg or 825kg/wheel) and a 300Tdi 110 (max rear axle weight 1850kg or 925kg/wheel). Based on that my guess is that the Tornado and some other alloys are rated at 850-900kg and the DD/Boost probably at 950 or 1000kg. --- 2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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20th Mar 2019 9:47am |
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