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Disco Matt:
The general consensus seems to be that 235/85 R16s will go on standard, but you need new springs and a camel cut. I'm planning to fit them along with Bearmach HD springs (the standard rears are too soft, so the new ones should force the front to flex a bit more). These will give a very slight lift without needing to replace anything else - 2cm or so. My plan is to trim the arches, fit extensions, and use spacers to keep some of the steering lock and also improve stability.

lambert:
i have 750's on mine with origional 16 year old springs and all i have done for clearance is space the rear wings out by about 2 inch.

carracarra13:
that is the size Im runnign on difender rims on a v8 disco and it maks it 3 miles an hour quicker thats all ang gives a very good lift with out having to mess around too much

Range Rover Blues:
Theoretically it make 10% difference but then you also have to consider that mud terrains will have much more tread on them too, plus if you are replacing old tyres then the difference will be more still.

I've got 235/85 on Blue and i do notice the difference, it is harder to set off quick and it's not as good towing, it won't stay in 5th with the Sankey on and doesn't like hills.  That said i put it back on 235/70s this week and it's still not that fast, I've become too used to the LSE :doh:

On a TDi you get a lower 1st gear and bags more torque low down, with a little tweaking a TDi should be very capable on 235/85s.  In fact onn standard tyres I'd say our TDi was quicker than Blue now :-.

Rocko:

I've been running 33.1250 x 15's on my V8 and it's not made no difference in performance, a bit slower pulling off but "looks great",,
i've also cut out the arches & added Pro comp +2" Gas Shocks, Heavy duty springs  polly bush kit & brake hose kit 50mm, as you can see in the pick.

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