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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2237   
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I dont seem to be able to find a definitive answer on this online. I have a set of genuine boost alloys to go on our 110", definitely going for bfg muds (km2) but trying to decide between 265/75 and 255/85. Would prefer the taller tyre but not sure if it will rub on full bump at all with standard suspension.
If so will spacers (30mm) cure or just move the rubbing to the outer arch? Cheers Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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16th Dec 2014 7:42pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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Yes will fit i used to run these on my old 90 no lift
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16th Dec 2014 8:15pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Ran all my 110 on Boost's with 255/85x16 BFG MT's both on and off road,, Standard suspension, and loaded, no problem The taller 85 tyre is worth it offroad ! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
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16th Dec 2014 9:04pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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I've run 255s for ages but on ET0 offset wheels (33mm further outboard than the boosts).
You get a much better steering lock with this set up but if you're bouncing around offroad you will catch the arches a bit without a lift.  |
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16th Dec 2014 9:05pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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Strange,, I now run the 255/85 MT's on 7x16 +33mm Dakar rims for offroad,, not had any problems with it fully loaded and std suspension
As you say, lock is better, and car feels a tad more stable California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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16th Dec 2014 9:25pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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They (the 255's) work fine with standard suspension on mine. Actually giving more lock and more under diff height than I had with the 265's.
Thumbs up from me. |
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16th Dec 2014 9:27pm |
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| Interlet Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 461 
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I wish BFG ATs were more easily available at this height! KM2 all over the place, but AT is rare as rocking horse poop! 1998 110 300Tdi White Hard Top
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16th Dec 2014 10:10pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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There is a new BFG AT 'KO2' out in the states now in 255/85/16, you can find it on their website, haven't seen anyone over here flogging them yet though.
Looks like it has a slightly more aggressive sidewall as well, link here: http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-select...re-details |
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16th Dec 2014 10:17pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Are there any tyres easily available in the UK in 255/85R16 than the KM2s?
I know the Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX exists in that size, but it doesn't seem to be available over here. |
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16th Dec 2014 10:41pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Doesn't appear to be? If you would consider 265/75 you could get a BFG AT instead. Have a play with the link below. I have found their prices hard to beat in the 305 size I'm looking for.
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-265-75-16/?m=35&ty=O If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Dec 2014 10:51pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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Looks good
But can not see 255/85 listed http://social.bfgoodrichtires.com/BFG_KO2_Sizing+Availability.pdf Tend to run 265/75x16 or 265/65x18 AT's for road use California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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16th Dec 2014 10:58pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8051  
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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. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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17th Dec 2014 6:49am |
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| Timo K Member Since: 23 Aug 2012 Location: Helsinki Posts: 171 
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I have 255/85R16 KM2's on Dotz Dakars, 16x7 ET8. Bang on. No probs on standard suspension even at full travel.
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17th Dec 2014 8:32am |
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| Interlet Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 461
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Just found what looks like an attempt to establish a definitive list of 255/85 tyres available. Could be quite useful. (I haven't looked at it yet!)
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/thre...icial-List 1998 110 300Tdi White Hard Top |
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17th Dec 2014 9:14am |
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