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Vehicle & Technical => Range Rover => Topic started by: Wolfie_ on January 17, 2008, 21:37:25

Title: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: Wolfie_ on January 17, 2008, 21:37:25: I decided on some tyres for Rusty,I was going along the lines of dont want any too big!!! Well that plan went out of the window :twisted:

And I bought some 265/75R16 Insa Turbo Special Tracks

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dont think they will fit without doing some modding got a 2" body lift and some 1" lift springs,think I will be getting some lift blocks to go under the springs :grin:
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: Guardian. on January 17, 2008, 22:08:16: should have got a 2" spring lift to!
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: Wolfie_ on January 17, 2008, 22:32:20: I know but plan was not to go over the top, but couldnt resist. :lol: :lol:

I also got a snorkel fitted

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Just need to get a winch to go in the bumper. :grin:
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: ChrisV8 on January 18, 2008, 08:07:35: Got 235x85 witha 2 inch lift on the white RR but I think you will need to trim the back door and possibly the front wing as well. They will ikely catch on full flex, best of luck and they will howl on the road !
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: Wolfie_ on January 18, 2008, 08:11:02: Road noise will be interesting but its not a daily drive,so not a huge problem.
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: ChrisV8 on January 18, 2008, 10:41:11: :lol:I run General Ats on mine and find they are much better for using in the Lake district than Muds as the Muds can't get any grip on the rock due to big lugs and no rubber on the rock itself ! Horses for courses they say, get mine in mud and I am lost and you will sail past !
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: iomlr on January 18, 2008, 11:22:47: i think your going to have to lift and cut... oh and fit arches like this .......
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: Wolfie_ on January 18, 2008, 16:12:11: I used to run 33s on my last rangie with 2" body lift and 2" suspension lift without cut arches. Only had minor scrubage but then wasn't used for anything extreme. Cutting the arches isnt a problem tho just cant afford the arches at the moment. Anyone want to buy a Kidney? :lol:

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Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: fezzy192 on January 18, 2008, 17:45:15: insa turbos are very good as had a set not long ago but in wet weather omg but i would say for the money nothing can touch them off road

i see you,ll have a lot of cutting back lol :lol:
Title: Re: Do you think they'll fit?
Post by: clbarclay on January 18, 2008, 21:34:44: Quote from: Wolfie_ on January 18, 2008, 16:12:11
Cutting the arches isnt a problem tho just cant afford the arches at the moment. Anyone want to buy a Kidney?

Depending on your wheel choice you may be able to get away without extended archs, The SVA manual I have states the wheel must be covered from above by bodywork, not the tyre.

As for clearance from lifts, this is with 1.5" of body and 1.5" of spring, but with soft springs and long travel suspension it still only just clears a 7.50r16. Look at the rear wheel below and see what I mean. That reminds me, must send chuggaman an email.
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