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scottchad01

Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
Posts: 94

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Wheels and tyres need identifying

i saw this defender advertised at one of my local dealerships and loved these alloys and tyres but i wasnt sure what they were. if someone could help me identify what they are i.e. measurements specifications and brands. i know you wont be able to get the exact sizes just by looking but just a rough idea would help. thanks

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17th Jan 2018 10:03pm

grafty99

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265/75r16 BFGoodrich mud terrains by the look of it on black boost alloys

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17th Jan 2018 10:10pm

scottchad01

Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
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great! thank you

17th Jan 2018 10:15pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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With spacers I'd say Ray
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17th Jan 2018 10:23pm

scottchad01

Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
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yeah i thought so, have you had any experience with spacers? sorry im new to all of this

17th Jan 2018 10:25pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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255/85/16 BFG M/T would be my guess

Brendan

17th Jan 2018 10:32pm

grafty99

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scottchad01 wrote:
yeah i thought so, have you had any experience with spacers? sorry im new to all of this

I ran spacers for a number of years but then got 18 inch alloys with offset so I didn't need them. I had no problems at all

17th Jan 2018 10:34pm

grafty99

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If getting spacers make sure they're hubcentric not nutcentric

17th Jan 2018 10:35pm

mk1collector

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As long as spacers are good quality and properly torqued you should have no problems at all. You do need to tell your insurance company about them though. Ray
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17th Jan 2018 10:36pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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If you are thinking of changing wheels and considering spacers, have a good look at the rim offset first.

You may achieve the same or nearly the same result by picking a wheel with a different offset.

Brendan

17th Jan 2018 11:19pm

scottchad01

Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
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thanks for the help guys, il let you know any updates/ anything else you might be able to help me with

17th Jan 2018 11:23pm

scottchad01

Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
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any idea what the biggest tyres and alloys id be able to get on a standard arch

23rd Jan 2018 10:27pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Hi Scotch. Just down the road from you. If you are ever Bangor way feel free to drop me a line and you can have a look at what 285/75/16 (approx. 33") tyres look like on boost alloys, with 30mm spacers and a 2" suspension lift.

I would say this size is about as big as you can go without fitting wider wheel arch spats. You can definitely get 35" tyres in the wheel arch, but suspect they are not overly practical for day to day use.

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285/75/16 versus standard 235/85/16 tyres

Various 285/75/16 photos.

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23rd Jan 2018 10:49pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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You don't need spacers if you go 255/85, any wider though and you will. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON
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23rd Jan 2018 10:56pm

scottchad01

Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
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yeah definitely will! they look great and thanks for the help, just looking at the moment for things i can do to it in the future as i have spent every last penny buying it (probably not wise considering how much they cost to run but definitely worth it)

23rd Jan 2018 10:58pm

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