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jst wrote:
Got those new 18s then? Bowler ones?

When j ran 255.85 mts on wolf rims they just caught the outer eyebrow lip in the rear 110, on full bump. Two mins with a pen knife to cut the lil out fixed it.

Same tyres with boosts were fine with loaded vehicle.


Those Bowler wheels are just so tempting... Very Happy
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jst wrote:
Got those new 18s then? Bowler ones?


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very nice Tim! Thumbs Up
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I have a man for that jomara Shocked Rolling with laughter California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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255/85/16 plus 30mm wheel spacers
Advice please folks. I’ve read this thread and think I know the answer but before I shell out I just want to confirm.
I have a trailer set up that would benefit from the hitch being a few cm further off the ground. I’m looking to fit 255/85/16 (currently on 265/75/16) tyres and 30mm wheel spacers. The rest of the Defender is standard with the sawtooth wheels. No lift.
Will this work? Any advice is really appreciated.
Plus is the 255/85/16 noticeable narrower front on than the 265/75/16?
Cheers.
Nick
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blackwolf



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Yes, it will work. The 255/85 is theoretically 18mm taller in section than a 265/75, so in reality it won't materially raise your coupling, and it is 10mm narrower.


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Nick999



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Thanks mate. That helps.
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Keep an eye on your tyres:
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Stupid cow. Thumbs Up
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Criminal damage, why has she not been arrested?
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she will pick on the wrong vehicle sooner or later…
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Yup, my size 12's would make a nice dent in her skull with her crouched down like that.
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