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nicks

Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: south coast
Posts: 469

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Alaska White

16" or 18"

Other than looks, are there any advantages or disadvantages by having 18" sawtooths fitted?

14th May 2015 2:54pm

Snowy90

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 482

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Fuji White

The ride has got to firm up with 18's which may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on what your after.

Performance stronger side wall flex with the 18's = harsher ride better handling

I have 16's with 85 profile MT rubber and the ride is pretty good but you can tell it has some flex. Im thinking about changing to 18's with AT rubber as I spend all the time on the tarmac.

14th May 2015 3:07pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

Less choice and more expensive for decent tyres for A/T's, M/T's etc in 18's - stick with 16's

14th May 2015 5:03pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

^^^^^ I found the same problem, I ditched the 18s, as not much tyre choice.

I found the ride a bit harsh with 18s too, nice to be back on standard rims

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

14th May 2015 5:14pm

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