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Domfish



Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
Location: Tamworth
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tyres 285/285
Whats the biggest tyres you can fit to standard defender alloys.. mines got a 2" lift and the 235/85 wranglers look like toy wheels.. had recips trails before but would never go back on remolds!! Cheers
Post #466344 25th Oct 2015 10:05am
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Swac3



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No doubt you're going to get lots of people saying they have 285s and they're fine, BUT and i keep saying this, its not what will fit or what people say they have fitted and have had an MOT done 'no problems' it's what the tyre manufacturer states that's going to keep you out of a potentially massive pile of poop should you have a crash/insurance incident.

I'm happy to be corrected but on a 7j rim 265 75 16 . 3 Landrovers
Post #466352 25th Oct 2015 10:48am
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Retroanaconda



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255/85 would be a good size I would think.
Post #466356 25th Oct 2015 11:27am
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couplands



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+1 for the 255/85 size, That gives (mixing units) a 33" tyre, which is similar to the 285/75 but without the extra width.

Having a slightly less wide tyre helps with traction in mud etc and is also less trouble with the turning circle/rubbing (the wider tyres often need wheel spacers to get the turning circle back).

Just my 2c worth....Wink

cheers

simon
Post #466375 25th Oct 2015 1:06pm
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Domfish



Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
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Thats what im looking at to be honest but not many arround for right price!! Saw a set on the bay but come with 5 spoke alloys.. Not sure if they are any good for a 110? Also got a set of hub adapters so could again fit rr/discovery 3 alloys maybe 18s
Post #466397 25th Oct 2015 3:31pm
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Cupboard



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You don't need a 2" lift for 255s or 285s, they fit on a standard height Defender...

But I'd go for the 255s, narrower the better.
If I could find a set of 8.25 Michelin XZLs at a sensible price (they do/did exist) I'd have a set.
Post #466480 25th Oct 2015 6:39pm
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Domfish



Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
Location: Tamworth
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Brother inlaw got 255s with no lift.. Lifted mine cause it looked good with the tyres i used to have.. If anyone wants or knows anyone who fancies fitting range rover alloys remember i got a set of adapters will put them on forsale soon.. And same goes anyone selling a set of 255s please give me first Dibs..
Post #466488 25th Oct 2015 6:54pm
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