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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well there's a question that will divide opinion!
I'd stick with 235/85R16 ![]() 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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Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4230 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The BFG KM2 is one of the few tyres available in 255/85 r16, which will give you a bit of extra ground clearance and looks very cool on a Defender in my opinion. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It seems the KM2 in 255 is becoming more difficult to get hold of, I guess in favour of the newer KM3.
Could go Toyo Open Country 255/85R16 ![]() 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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Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4230 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I meant KM3, don't know why i said KM2 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Old Land Rover wisdom states that narrower tyres cut through mud and find grip. Wider tyres float over mud.
So 600/16 ![]() |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8162 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
To keep gearing the same stick with 235.85r16.
If you want more diff clearance then 255.85r16 Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I can't find the km3 in 255/85r16 in the UK?
![]() 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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Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4230 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I just had a quick look and can’t see it either. Plenty of KM2s 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17590 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Be aware that the extra clearance is not spectacular however, as it is only 85% of 255 mm minus 235 mm, i.e., a massive 17 mm! A worn 255/85 is probably smaller than a new 235/85. |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20607 ![]() ![]() |
I'm happy with 255/85 as per Blackwolfs suggestion to me a couple of years ago.
Future supply is a bit of a concern with size though, I'm a huge fan of muds personally for many reasons. I would suggest asking Devon 4x4 about this, they've been very good to me regarding such things and know a lot of good sources for these things. GBR ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8162 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Off road wise that's a good gain Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17590 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
True, but you'll gain more by making your passengers get out and walk!
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8162 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
i think 99% of the people who do my driving days would beg to differ on that front. 255.85 is a good compromise in side wall height vs width footprint and has proved its worth many a time off roading the added height over a 31" being a great advantage! Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20607 ![]() ![]() |
The trouble is with 235 is they can dig in. If that’s a soft substrate that could get you in too deep. The 255 is ideal between being too wide and too narrow.
Mind you I’ve never got stuck with the KM2. Their only downfall is snow and ice but they weren’t designed for that and I’m not a fan of risking driving in it anyway. The gearing side seems just right to me, and as has been discussed before more or less brings the speedometer bang on when compared to GPS with rolling radius. The 235’s also look a bit skinny, especially with mud tread block design. GBR ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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