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Kevin C

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 7

2003 Defender 110 2.5 TD SW Bonatti Grey

KAHN 18" Rims With Tyres That Wont Rub The Arch! Please

Good Day All

I have a 2004 Defender 110 and currently it has the standard 235 X 85 X 16 Boost alloy and tyres fitted.

I can purchase a set of Kahn Wheels and they are

18X8J with a offset of +13mm

I'm looking for advice of what Tyre might fit this rim that will resemble the Standard Wheel Size and will also result in no rubbing of the arches as well as not compromising the turning circle .

Any help will be appreciated.

Regards

23rd May 2022 2:49am

jaygti

Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
Location: essex
Posts: 378

In terms of diameter your current set up is 806mm.
To match that you’ll need to fit 265/65 18 tyres which work out at 802mm dia.

Tyres do vary though. 2002 td5 90 county hardtop

23rd May 2022 7:42am

jpboost

Member Since: 13 Apr 2021
Location: Gatwick
Posts: 377

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

The 'standard' sizes people tend to run are 265/65/18 and 285/60/18.

I think the extra tyre width of the wider size is more to do with how it looks, rather than performace/driving feel etc.

23rd May 2022 9:22am

Kevin C

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 7

Thanks So Much

But just one more question will the 265/65/18 sit within the standard wheel arches if the rims are 18X8J with a offset of +13mm? and do you think with the wider tyre that they will rub the arches or compromise the Turning circle ?

Thanks for all of your help !

23rd May 2022 9:42am

jaygti

Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
Location: essex
Posts: 378

Currently your boosts are +33.
So with 265s and the kahns you’ll have an extra 5mm clearance inside the tyre , but the outside will stick out an extra 35mm.
Either way it should clear ok. In fact it may improve you turning circle if you adjust the bolts.
285s might rub on the arch , but might not .
It’s close. 2002 td5 90 county hardtop

23rd May 2022 10:00am

Kevin C

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 7

So will the tyre stick out 35mm beyond the wheel arch resulting in a dirty car ?

Apologies for all of the questions

23rd May 2022 10:05am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

No, they'll stick out 35mm further than your current wheels and tyres. That should still be within the arches though as Boosts/235's and 30mm spacers (only about 5mm difference) are common and still remain so. You may get marginally more dirt on the outside but not significantly so. Darren

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23rd May 2022 10:20am

Kevin C

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 7

Thanks so much everybody I’m purchasing them then !!

23rd May 2022 10:23am

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