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BIG-OKI:
hi all :D
 i am looking to at putting some bfg on my 95 disco.
i don't have a lift yet, thinking of 2" but looking at that also,
any ideas on where to get them and at a good price too :lol:
and of course what size to put on.
can anyone help. :?

Budgie:
To gauge tyre sizes, have a look HERE. If you're thinking about doing a lift then I'd do that first and then look at the tyres. If you do it the other way then you could end up not liking the look of it cos the tyre look too small, plus you can better gauge how much room you have to play with.  :wink:

Have a good read through some of the other threads about this subject and make sure you understand what else is affected when you lift the motor, things like the steering feeling loose, proshaft vibrations, anti-roll bars needing to be spaced to match the lift and longer brake lines etc etc.  :wink:

Tony F:
Take a look here to see what 245/75R16's look like on steel modulars.

I have not got my 2" lift on yet, so does take a bit of extra cutting (see photos) to clear the rear arches because of the extra offset over standard LR wheels. The good news is the extra offset means not having to alter the lock stops so no loss of turning circle.

245/75's will fit on standard wheels with very little cutting (not even noticable - see the link in Budgie's post) and a minor tweek to the steering stops.

With a lift you have other options but remember the bigger you go, the higher the gearing. the 245/75's add 6% which doesn't really affect my V8 Auto but does make it a bit sluggish on pull away and off road descents in first low are a bit more er... interesting! But this amount can be lived with.

The change from 235/70 Pirelli Scorpion ST to the 245/75 BFG Mud Terrains gave me at least 1.5" of extra clearance under the diffs (on paper the difference is 0.7" but the tread blocks are of course much taller).

As an aside, I put the Scorpions back on yesterday as I'm going down to Dorset next weekend with no off roading to speak of. A quick drive around the block makes the old girl feel like a sports car! The acceleration seems really quick and the V8 was no slouch on the MT's  :D  :D  :D

simondarby:
I had new rears fitted on Saturday.  I have stuck with 235/70 R16 Michelin road tyres for now as I don't go off-road too much.  Anyway, I got some prices for all terrains (BFG, General AT2 and so on) in standard and non-standard sizes.  Chap was very clear that I shouldn't fit larger diameter tyres because, "You'll ruin your diffs and wind your transmission up."

I have never heard of your diffs being affected by larger tyres before.  I understand the gearing implications and speedo changes but not knackering your transmission.  I wanted larger tyres for next Summer when I take to the old girl to drive across Iceland and I want all the ground clearance I can get...

Pike:
the guys talkin c**p you can fit 235/85x16,s with a two inch lift no probs....talk to any offroader and he will tell you the same,wind your trans up????b****s

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