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Tyre Size
Matt_H:
I know this has been done to death for discoveries and I've certianly plenty of experience in making big wheels fit to the disco.
Now I'ev moved to the defender 90 (originally a 90 td), I'm wondering what the tallest tyre is that I can fit without arch mods or similar (she's got a 2" lift) - I'm not too worried about width as ISTR military tests proving 7.50s are better in the mud that any other size they tested...
However I've got a low box on the defender which means it maxes out at around 70mph, a bit bigger than at present may help with the gearing for every day driving.
Present tyres are 255/75/16s I think, basically the same rolling size as a 235/85/16.
Matthew
Xtremeteam:
biggest tyres you can fit without major work is 35/12.50/16's
235/85/16 go staright on along with 750's
Matt_H:
do they catch on the arches / extensions anywhere?
12½ wide - wow! Probably a bit big for me!
Jim-Willy:
I saw a 90 at whitworth on 255/85/16 that had a small amount of lift, looked very nice indeed.
Xtremeteam:
--- Quote from: "Matt_H" ---do they catch on the arches / extensions anywhere?
12½ wide - wow! Probably a bit big for me!
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u need to trim the leading edges of the eye brows slightly
davidlandy & jason have both fitted that size i think to there trucks
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