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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859   
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Hello all,
Just invested in a full set of Blindos, direct from AR Casting in Italy. (Called the F15 Tech). Stellar service from Elena, BTW. Probably not much use in the UK, but great value for delivery here in the Alps in €s. Looking to shoe them with Cooper ST Maxxs, but AR Casting will not supply dimensions for the tyre and very hard to get an answer in France as they do not know Blindo. Any recommendations anyone? Nothing oversized, just traditional. 235/85R 16? 265/75R 16? Thoughts? Thanks as always. Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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14th Oct 2014 10:22pm |
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| dnorrishill Member Since: 15 Jul 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 616  
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I started out with 235's on the old TD5, but went for 265's when I needed (wanted) new tyres.
Only problem(s) I had were, the 265's reduced turning circle, so I got some wheel spacers. Then the problem was that off-road the mud and s**t went everywhere, up the sides, on the roof, etc. So on the new truck I have standard 235's and will stick with this size. I know the 265's with spacers "looked" good - but that was all - no difference in ride, handling, off-road grip, etc. |
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15th Oct 2014 12:07pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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Thank you Cat81 and DNH.
I was thinking 265s, and given what Cat says about ST Maxx's specifically, I think that'll be my choice. Without wishing to sound vain (ok it will) I think the larger size will look better against a 110, especially with mine being white and with the mods added to it. I like the slightly squatter stance the 265 creates. I can forsake the extra mud and the fact that the turning circle will have gone from a Royal Navy frigate class to that of a US Navy carrier class.... Cheers for the numbers....  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Oct 2014 12:27pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17477  
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285/75 x 16 is another popular choice which would work well on Blindos.
Same caveat about dirt - my Defender used to get plastered (and you had to remember to shut the windows off-road) until I fitted Mudstuff Dirt D-Fenders, a reasonably proced and very simple solution. The turning circle of my 110, after careful adjustment of lock-stops, is significantly better than that of my Disco 2. |
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15th Oct 2014 12:49pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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That's a big wheel. Do you have a photo? Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Oct 2014 1:04pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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Just looked on line. 285/75 is a monster tyre
 . Probably great off road, but I have to keep a semblance of normality as I will be ferrying clients about! Maybe when I tackle an exped of some sort in the future... :  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Oct 2014 1:13pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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Marc, Will I need an offset for the 265/75 option? It is an as Standard 110 SW (11/2011), currently with OE steel white wheels. Ta Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Oct 2014 1:26pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17477
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Here you go. Old photo when running 285/75 Kuhmos (I now run KM2s). Boost alloys with 30mm spacers.  Click image to enlarge |
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15th Oct 2014 1:55pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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Many thanks. Yes look great, a meaty tyre, but best suited for more frequent off-road adventures. Do you know if I need an offset for my Blindo-265/75 configuration? Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Oct 2014 2:07pm |
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| Cat81 Member Since: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 60 
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From memory the Blindo has a 15 offset (you will be wider 17mm per side compared to boost alloy) so you can actually work on the stoppers to decrease turning radius; it will make a notable (and improved) difference.
No problem with fouling the side of the car too much; the Blindo + 265 ST Maxx combination just comes flush with the arches. I can try and post pictures (but later, as I have no access in the office ...) |
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15th Oct 2014 3:29pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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Many thanks Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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15th Oct 2014 4:04pm |
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| Cat81 Member Since: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 60
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Grenadier - I am sorry I have not been able to post anything (I leave in the morning with the night, and come back with the night ....).
I will take the pics tomorrow and have them on the thread after that! M |
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17th Oct 2014 8:46am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5859
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No worries, the order has been placed. Cooper ST Maxx 265/75s on Black Blindos mounted on Fuji White 2011 SW. Should be smart.
Many thanks to all of you.... Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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17th Oct 2014 9:28am |
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| Cat81 Member Since: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 60
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Congrats! You won't regret it - this has been the best spent for me so far...
M |
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17th Oct 2014 2:58pm |
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