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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
What size tyres for 18s
What are peoples view on tyre size for 18s ?

Steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
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Post #322515 8th Apr 2014 8:48pm
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munch90



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bfg 265/65/18 are best part the same rolling radius / height etc as 235/85/16 standard tyre

0.5% differance in diameter
-4 mm change in diameter
max you should change is 2.5%
so there very close
Post #322518 8th Apr 2014 8:59pm
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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
I did think 265 65 18 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #322523 8th Apr 2014 9:05pm
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AJS4X4



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What about 285/65x18 ?

Depends on the usage. Andy.

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Junction 8 M25 Surrey.
Post #322537 8th Apr 2014 9:39pm
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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
I do like that size also but have had experience where as they are so wide they just go like slicks

Steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #322548 8th Apr 2014 9:56pm
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265 65 18 are best as 285 will rub so need to adjust stops Thumbs Up got a nice set of good 255/55/18 for sale cheap if there any good Whistle CSK Automotive
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Ardgualich



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Scotland 2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Santorini Black
285/65x 18 Work fine and don't rub if you are running twisteds 0ET wheels

I am running them now with BFG All Terrains and they are fine. The 130 is heavy so I reckon slightly wider tyres help to keep it from sinking and cutting up the ground.
Post #322573 9th Apr 2014 2:50am
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