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Van Diesel



Member Since: 12 Oct 2013
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Auto Pennine Grey
Tyres for my new Wolf steelies
Coming towards the end of a full refurb on my 90.

Just had the new (original) Wolf's painted same as body colour and ready to get some tyres fitted.
I've gone over budget on the refurb so need to reel in the tyre budget. Wanted to go for BFG's either M/T or A/T.
Now thinking Cooper ST Max to save some £'s. Anyone got any photos of these fitted? 235/85/16 the best size to give a chunky look would ya say? 21 Defender D300 H/Top
63 FFRR SDV8
86 90 Pick Up 3.9 V8
Post #997786 27th Jun 2023 7:17pm
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MarkBrown



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Wales 1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green
235 85 16's in my opinion, look best on a ninety, especially with wolfs. Check out the wolf wheel appreciation thread!
Post #997823 28th Jun 2023 7:08am
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Retroanaconda



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235/85/R16 is the perfect size in my opinion


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Post #997833 28th Jun 2023 7:55am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
235x85R16 Cooper ST Maxx on wolf style et0 rims


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Or 255x85R16 Toyo MT on ANR Classic rims


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Post #997841 28th Jun 2023 9:14am
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Van Diesel



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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Auto Pennine Grey
Thanks all, they look good. Think that's what I'll go for! 21 Defender D300 H/Top
63 FFRR SDV8
86 90 Pick Up 3.9 V8
Post #997912 28th Jun 2023 8:23pm
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murph81



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Have a look at Brooklyn Coachworks.

The 255/85/16 BFG muds look great on them.
Post #997937 29th Jun 2023 2:10am
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Van Diesel



Member Since: 12 Oct 2013
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Auto Pennine Grey
Thanks, thats a good website. Prefer the look of the BFG's but they've got so expensive lately. 21 Defender D300 H/Top
63 FFRR SDV8
86 90 Pick Up 3.9 V8
Post #998002 29th Jun 2023 9:18pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
BFG KO2'S have done me well on our everyday 110, nearly 70k miles on them and still plenty of tread but starting the howl rather. Not sure I can justify a new set at £230 each when you can get Duratracs for £140 or Toyo 255's for £135 each. Shame they've been a great tyre. James
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Post #998007 29th Jun 2023 10:04pm
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Dick



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I’m also trying to find tyres for wolf rims and really struggling with something in that cost vs quality bracket.

I’m glad it’s not just me looking at sizes other than 235 and 265 that seem to be de rigueur.

Even considering some 245s - anyone got thoughts / opinions?!
Post #998845 6th Jul 2023 9:39am
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Chicken Drumstick



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Re: Tyres for my new Wolf steelies
Van Diesel wrote:
Coming towards the end of a full refurb on my 90.

Just had the new (original) Wolf's painted same as body colour and ready to get some tyres fitted.
I've gone over budget on the refurb so need to reel in the tyre budget. Wanted to go for BFG's either M/T or A/T.
Now thinking Cooper ST Max to save some £'s. Anyone got any photos of these fitted? 235/85/16 the best size to give a chunky look would ya say?

Personally not a fan of modern Cooper tyres, they all seem to crack and not last very well. Lots of other 235/85 tyres about.
Post #998871 6th Jul 2023 11:52am
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Chicken Drumstick



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Dick wrote:
I’m also trying to find tyres for wolf rims and really struggling with something in that cost vs quality bracket.

I’m glad it’s not just me looking at sizes other than 235 and 265 that seem to be de rigueur.

Even considering some 245s - anyone got thoughts / opinions?!

There is loads of choice. Maybe you could give some guidance on what sort of budget you are realistically thinking of.

Note, not all rims will be able to take tyre widths from 235 to 265. The tyre needs to match the rim.
Post #998873 6th Jul 2023 11:53am
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