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lambert:
discounting tread block flex and composition, if one were to go wider with ones tyres and also for a more open tread pattern does it follow that one will have a broadly similar amount of on road grip available as a narrower closer tread pattern or is it not that simple?

off road things will be improved, but will one suffer from magnetic ditches on the way to play?

L90OOK:
I wish it was that simple...
By going to a wider tyre you are in fact reducing the pressure on the road surface...therefore it is easier to lock up, wheel spin & slide with wider tyres.
Going for a more aggresive tread pattern reduces the amount of rubber in contact with the road, increases the road noise & grip is usually reduced on road surfaces.

Having said all that I run 265/75x16 BFG Mud Terrains (30mm wider than the recommended 235/85x16 size) & they are excellent on my Defenders.  The mileage I get from them is excellent & on/off road performance is superb.

Also by going wider & more aggresive you will reduce your MPG!

Don't forget to tell your insurance company of any changes to tyre sizes!! :roll:

Guardian.:
ALL OURS JUST ABOUT HAVE 35 12.5 15 AND THERE ALRIGHT, HOWEVER WHEN ITS RAINING YOU HAVE TO BE A BIT CAREFULL AS YOU SOON LOCK UP, AS  THE WEIGHT IS SPREADOVER A GREATER WIDTH, IN THEORY MAKING YOU LIGHTER, SO YOU CANNOT STOP!
ALL GOOD FUN THOUGH.

lambert:
think for standard they should be 205/85/15's but currently they are 235/75/15's however i'm looking to go to iether 31/10.5/15's or 265/75/16's depending on secondhand wheel availability.

SWEETY:
Mines running standard size 235/75R15's I know you can fit 30/9.5/15's but you often have to take off the front mud flaps for clearance. 31's etc you have to start modding the arches, bumper & bumper mounts etc

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