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Simboii

Member Since: 09 Jun 2021
Location: Carmarthen
Posts: 70

255/85 advice

Hi,

Looking to change my tyres on my defender 90 (standard height)

Currently got 235/85/16’s on my sawtooths which are et20?!?! Would i be able to change to 255/85 without much alterations??

Any images would be great! Cant seem to find any sawtooths with 255/85’s fitted!!

7th Nov 2021 7:54pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 1990

I run 265/75’s on my 16 inch sawtooth’s , the 255/85’s will be taller but narrower so you should be able to fit with no problem at all. Noting for balancing you may wish to look at beads rather than standard weights as the 255/85’s are generally only in an MT.
A minor adjustment of the stops to prevent rubbing on full steering lock may be required but that’s all.

PS. If your sawtooth’s are factory they will be ET20 , it will be stamped on the inner side of the wheel.

Last edited by Ianh on 7th Nov 2021 8:20pm. Edited 1 time in total

7th Nov 2021 8:12pm

Anderzander

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 999

Excellent tyre size !!

7th Nov 2021 8:18pm

donmacn

Member Since: 06 Nov 2017
Location: Nth Scotland
Posts: 1841

Since I first saw pics of them, I’ve fancied these, but so far they haven’t been available as All Terrain’s, just M/T and my useage just doesn’t justify that.

Anyone know if they’re available in A/T yet? Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...

7th Nov 2021 8:36pm

Angus_Beef

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Oslo
Posts: 434

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

255s really look the business. I have them on dual-finish et33 with no problem.
On Sawtooths they will be great as they have the same et20,6 as wolfs but are half an inch wider.

Click image to enlarge Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭

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7th Nov 2021 8:39pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2623

My last 110 on Wolf wheels with a two inch lift

And stuffed into the wheel arch

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7th Nov 2021 8:41pm

Anderzander

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 999

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Now on these …

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7th Nov 2021 9:10pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20300

255/85 for me, I’ve ran them for a good 4 years now. On Boost rims but great tyre size.
I prefer them to 235’s.

I have never lost traction off-road with them, mud, take it all. Just go easy in the wet like all MT’s.

I run on MT’s all the time, lots on road but I only do around 6 - 8k a year.

Dynabeads are good.

Dynabeads and weights work too, if you have no weights or don’t want any. A bit more Dynabeads in weight maybe useful.

See Blackwolfs posts on here regarding Dynabeads and application quantity.
Mine has the standard recommended amount but you can go somewhat higher in weight. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️

7th Nov 2021 9:40pm

AJC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1359

i have 255/85's on mine, i do have a 2 inch lift but they'd be fine on standard ride height

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8th Nov 2021 4:53pm

wdef34

Member Since: 26 Sep 2017
Location: .......................
Posts: 15

Hello, the only A/T 255/85 i am aware of is the toyo m55 (ultra hi quality commercial tyre), if you have a kidney to spare...

8th Nov 2021 5:58pm

donmacn

Member Since: 06 Nov 2017
Location: Nth Scotland
Posts: 1841

Thanks for that - but you’re not kidding about the cost!! $360 each!

I’ll keep hoping. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...

8th Nov 2021 8:32pm

lolo

Member Since: 18 Jul 2021
Location: Vaud
Posts: 123

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green

DeeEss wrote:
255s really look the business. I have them on dual-finish et33 with no problem.
On Sawtooths they will be great as they have the same et20,6 as wolfs but are half an inch wider.

Click image to enlarge

Hi DeeEss! On 255 it looks really good

I see on this pic that your Def is registered in Switzerland. Any issue with the tecnhical inspection in CH with your 255?

Thank you for your info

Grüss Lolo

13th Nov 2021 8:07pm

Simboii

Member Since: 09 Jun 2021
Location: Carmarthen
Posts: 70

Think the 255/85’s are the way forward, just look right with the height and not too wide!

Anderzander wrote:

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On spacers??

14th Nov 2021 7:25pm

Angus_Beef

Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Oslo
Posts: 434

lolo wrote:

Hi DeeEss! On 255 it looks really good I see on this pic that your Def is registered in Switzerland. Any issue with the tecnhical inspection in CH with your 255?

Thank you for your info

Grüss Lolo

Hi Lolo, no problem at MfK with 255/85R16 as long as they are on an approved 6.5 or 7 inch rim 👍🏼 Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭

14th Nov 2021 7:41pm

lolo

Member Since: 18 Jul 2021
Location: Vaud
Posts: 123

Thank you DeeEss

14th Nov 2021 7:44pm

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