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bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2173

315/70/16 MTs Any issues?

So i'm considering new rubber at the end of the year when I get back from Spain and seeing as I likely won't be using my 110 as a daily anymore I was considering moving up one size (current 285/75/160)

Thinking either KM3s, Cooper STT Pros, Maxxis Bighorns in 315/70/16 on Bowler alloys.

Ive got pegged Ashcroft ATBs front & rear & Bailey Morris HD rear prop, Syncro Ultrabuild TX box (ATB, HD bearings etc).

Standard shafts & CVs but may get Ashcroft CVs with standard shafts, unsure yet.

Most things I do is sand driving in France, bit of laning, Salisbury 2 - 3 times year, drive to Spain through Pyrenees each year and a few muddy pay and plays.

The 110 is tuned, big turbo, IC, big map etc...

Am I likely to run into a lot of issues running 35s? or being a bit paranoid. Instagram @defender_ventures
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1st Mar 2020 1:52pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8049

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I have always updated shafts and cvs for off roading with 35s. Open diffs included. A 35 finding grip is a big turning moment.

Guess it depends if you want reliability when off tarmac.

Vehicle is lifted to avoid fouling on bump lock I take it? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

1st Mar 2020 9:36pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2173

Yeah do need it relaible on tarmac as I would be doing some long journeys fairly often. That much of an issue on Tarmac?

Best sticking with a more aggressive 33? Instagram @defender_ventures
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1st Mar 2020 10:17pm

topless_matt

Member Since: 29 Mar 2015
Location: norfolk
Posts: 68

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green

Run 35 creep crawlers on my off-roader which also has standard shafts and cvs. Only time I’ve broken one is when “playing” on rocks and using left foot braking.
It is an auto which helps a lot with the forces.
For road use you will be fine, it is the snatch loading that will cause things to break. Hold my beer and watch this!

2nd Mar 2020 6:22am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8049

35s on the torque multiplier of a tdci gbox 1st gear is not something i would be doing if i wanted reliability. thats before engine upgrades and adding ATBs etc. on or off road. i assume more off road from tyre patterns suggested. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

2nd Mar 2020 10:20am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3373

Been running 35s (bfg ko2)for nearly 3 years now on 2015 puma. Mix on and off road, no issues to date with standard diffs and +2inch suspension

2nd Mar 2020 11:00am

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