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Offline Mark_Solesbury

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« on: October 20, 2007, 16:06:01 »
How many people have got these on a Defender?

Ive sat one next to mine, with 235 85 16's on and they look massive :)

Is there any issues with steering lock?
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« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2007, 16:08:04 »
I have them on the 110 and no issues, however I didn't fit them so can't swear the steering stop wasn't adjusted. My limited knowledge suggests that they are one of the "standard" sizes for 90/110
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2007, 16:09:37 »
I do...near as damn same height as 235/85x16 just 30mm wider.  Not an issue with steering lock...may need to adjust the locks stops slightly if they catch.  :D
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2007, 16:13:04 »
I have them on my old 110 fitted to 7x16 'modulars'. The fill the standard arches perfectly. Mine didn't need any lock stop adjustment, but some vehicles might.
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2007, 16:26:18 »
Had them as standard fit onmy 90, wasn't any problems with them.
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2007, 16:26:34 »
iv got them 8)
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2007, 16:26:53 »
iv got them 8)
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« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2007, 16:29:43 »
See they must be good MF has two sets ;)
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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2007, 19:17:49 »
I've got them on my 130 and no probs whatsoever
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2007, 19:28:12 »
BFGs in this size have at times been offered as an optional tyre by Land Rover.
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« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2007, 19:39:34 »
Quote from: "Elmo"
See they must be good MF has two sets ;)


i wish :lol:
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« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2007, 21:03:31 »
I have them too.   :D  :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2007, 05:38:51 »
got em on mine, just neded slighty adjustment to the lock stops
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2007, 20:51:25 »
Optional size fitted by LR, even has the correct tyre pressures for when fitted to a 90 in the owners handbook.
No problems with steering lock.
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« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2007, 07:51:14 »
I'm running 265/75*16 cooper STTs fitted to standard boost alloys on my 110.  Steering stops have had to be adjusted - lock is not good now -and there is also some rubbing on the upper suspension mounts at the rear.

These tyres come out wider than the equivalent BFGs which may explain
the rubbing at the rear.  

You should also be aware that 265s are not a recommended fit on 100s because the side walls are not strong enough.  265s are usually 6 ply whereas 235s are 9 ply.

The offset is too large (at 33mm) on boost alloys so, with modulars, you might not get the same rubbing issues.

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« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2007, 15:29:25 »
Has anyone got any pics of these fitted?
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« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2007, 15:33:13 »
Quote from: "spy"
Has anyone got any pics of these fitted?


Not a very good one but here you are

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« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2007, 15:48:46 »
Mine look really small with a 2" lift.
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« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2007, 15:51:07 »
And here -

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« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2007, 21:25:11 »
ive got them , steering lock thingy needed adjusting and turning circle is crap.


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« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2007, 23:09:11 »
if your buying new 255/85 is a slightly nicer size. gives you more clearence under the diffs and is about 33" without the stupid width to stop you on that firm grass.
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« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2007, 09:33:54 »
I've got them on mine, had to take a fiar bit of steering lock off though.  Pic as signature..
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« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2007, 09:48:41 »
No probs on my 90 with Modulars (7x16).
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« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2007, 21:53:13 »
Ive got the coopers sst on mine and put wheel spacers on because the lock was crap.
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« Reply #24 on: November 05, 2007, 17:07:18 »
I was just about to post this question about 265/75/16's. I want to put BFG AT's on my 300TDi 90 but on Alloys, seems to be mixed opinion if they will be OK on Boost rims. Can anyone confirm please?
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« Reply #25 on: November 07, 2007, 12:43:12 »
See my previous reply about this (in the same post).  That's the setup I have albeit on a 110.  There is some rubbing at the rear (suspension top mounts) and the steering stops have been wound back to stop rubbing on the trailing arms.  Steering lock, which is never good, is a lot worse!

I've resisted fitting wheel spacers because the wheels would stick out too far.  Long term option is probably a replacement wheel with a smaller offset.

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« Reply #26 on: November 07, 2007, 14:27:44 »
Quote from: "cotefarmboy"
I was just about to post this question about 265/75/16's. I want to put BFG AT's on my 300TDi 90 but on Alloys, seems to be mixed opinion if they will be OK on Boost rims. Can anyone confirm please?


My 90 left L/R dealer with 265/75 R16 on freestyle alloys when new. Never had any problems with the tyres rubbing.
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« Reply #27 on: November 17, 2007, 17:48:12 »
no problem on my 90, just fitted 265 75 16 insa turbo on steel modulars, had them out for a run today for the first time, great no problems :D  :D

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« Reply #28 on: November 17, 2007, 18:04:39 »
I had them on my TD5 90, no need to adjust anything.

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