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BigA:
i know this has all been discussed hundreds of times, and i know i have posted about it already  :? but hear i go again.

Today i tried the BFG 265\75\16's on the Disco and it looked nice  :lol: as you can see from the pictures (jacked up under axle), i will need to trim the arches, but my biggest concern is the width, they stand out quit a bit. Although i think this looks OK  8)  what is the opinion of all you long time disco owners  :?:

Do i need to add a lift ? If so thinking of just a 1" ? If i get these fitted to standard alloys, will it reduce the width (i cant see it will)? Other than having to adjust the steering stops, and make allowances for speedo, any other bits i need to know? and.......... whats the best way to cut out the arches?

that should cover most things i think (ramble..... ramble..... ramble.......)

disco 200:
I wouldn't bother with wheel arch flares...looks good as it is!

ChrisW:
The offset on most after market steels is greater than genuine parts alloys or steel wheels so will make them look further out than normal.
Trimming arches is more of a personal thing from what I have seen - you can hack at it, take a jigsaw to it or a pair of steel snips - up to you!
Best finish is to refold after cutting to keep it original looking.
I believe the thing to do is take a straight line from the bottom of the rubbing strip down to about 2-3" back from where the arch currently finishes and cut away!
Best to start with a small cut and do it by trial and error rather than chop and find you've taken too much off.
I think the rear mud-flap bracket may need slightly modifying too.
There's also the school of thought of adding a spacer into the mudflap bracket to push the rear of the arch out further than it currently is to allow the wheel to move up inside the arch.
The only other thing I can see that may need doing that you haven't mentioned is extended bump stops.
Personally, from looking at the pic's I think some heavy duty springs may be in order  :wink:

BigA:

--- Quote from: "ChrisW70" ---
The only other thing I can see that may need doing that you haven't mentioned is extended bump stops.
Personally, from looking at the pic's I think some heavy duty springs may be in order  :wink:
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Some nice tips to start with... Gulp.... Not fitted the lift yet, but think its gonna need it  :? don't want to fit heavy duty springs, put them on the 90, too hard a ride. Forgot the bump stops cheers.

how do i fold the arches in after cutting  :?:

paul_humphreys:
Go for Old Man Emu Springs and a 2 inch lift. If you fit the tyers to Disco rims you will lose some stearing lock.
Whats the overall high of the tyers?

Paul

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