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m33ufo



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285/75’s on 8x16 ET0’s - will I have a problem?
I’m thinking of fitting 285/75’s, probably STT Pro’s, on 8x16 ET0 Nakatanenga ANR Classics - the car is standard, no lift or suspension mods. Am I likely to hit any problems in terms of tyres rubbing etc in non-extreme use? 110 DCPU



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I ran that set up on the 110 with no problems.
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No rubbing on mine 285/75/16 at ET0 with standard suspension. Moved to ET-30 and had minor scrub to the bottom rear corner of the front arch spats at full lock. > 110 XS Double Cab
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A pic of them fitted.


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The issue you might have is if its pushing the boundaries for being out the arch too far.

For reference I'm running 285/75/R16 on my own 90, but on a +10 offset rim, and its pretty close to being inline with the arch, maybe 2-3mm inside, using the BFG KM2 tyre. Maybe you'll get away with it depending on which tyre you select. 2005 Td5 90 XS
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My initial thought was STT Pro’s but haven’t purchased tyres yet so that’s not set in stone. 110 DCPU



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m33ufo



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camelman wrote:
A pic of them fitted.


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That looks spot on Thumbs Up 110 DCPU



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Hufflepuff wrote:
The issue you might have is if its pushing the boundaries for being out the arch too far.

Maybe you'll get away with it depending on which tyre you select.


Think I am pushing the boundaries but so far have got away with it Whistle


Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab
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m33ufo



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Is that with your ET -30’s? 110 DCPU



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Yeah. More like this at ET0


Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab
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For reference, here is my 285/75/R16 on the original (possibly sagged) suspension, ET10:


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It didn't rub on road, but as I also wanted to go off-piste, I added a 2" lift, where there has been no rubbing even at under articulation (although its pretty tight at the back).


Click image to enlarge 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
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Re: 285/75’s on 8x16 ET0’s - will I have a problem?
m33ufo wrote:
I’m thinking of fitting 285/75’s, probably STT Pro’s, on 8x16 ET0 Nakatanenga ANR Classics - the car is standard, no lift or suspension mods. Am I likely to hit any problems in terms of tyres rubbing etc in non-extreme use?


Did you get around to fitting 285’s! I’m thinking of getting a set but dont want the hasstle with rubbing!!
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