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Offline Telaren

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« on: February 09, 2007, 18:40:32 »
Just fitted a set of 265/75/16 BFG MT to the Disco

Looks AWEsome.   :shock:

Set off in a straight line - Great  :lol:

Turned the wheel - BUMP, GRIND, UGH   :(

Looks like I am going to have to down size.

Anyone got a set of 245/70/16 BFG MT they want to swap?   :roll:

Oh Well!!  You live and learn (Expensive though)

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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2007, 18:53:30 »
ive got a 60mm lift and with your size bfg still had to remove half the front wing and rear arches.
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2007, 20:23:17 »
Sounds like you need to adjust the steering lockstops to stop them hitting the hockey sticks.
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2007, 20:27:24 »
save your money get some arches on it and enjoy...small tyres look crap!
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2007, 20:33:57 »
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...small tyres look crap!


OY! haha :lol:
i got 235/70R16 BFG Muds, they work really well.
Baz has got 265/70s i think and he got 1 inch spacers on the springs for somethign like £40 from wizard. could be wrong about the price, but its not that much. dont get rid of them, he bigger the better!
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2007, 23:28:49 »
Not found any probs with the steering due to the new rims - Modulars (30mm Offset)

Spoke to the experts- They reckon that once off road any articulation would basically remodel the body work.

They suggested going to 245/70/16 max and even then to consider the possibility of a 2" lift.

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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2007, 08:51:04 »
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2007, 09:01:32 »
I have friends running those on their range rovers etc.

Now you have bought them you should (or i would) persaveer and get them to fit.

2" lift kit, trim the front plastic from the bumper, do a camel cut on the rear arch (loads of info on here) and then adjust your steering stops and i bet you will cut about 75% of the rubbing!

Unfortunatyly from my experience i would say you will have to do most of this even if you fitted 245-75R16 and other than that you are probably better sticking with original size (or 235-70).

Is there no chance you can take them back.

Feel sorry for you but do the above and you will be lots better.

If after all that they are still bad then you will have to start cutting back the arches and fitting flexible overhangs like they have on the defender.

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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2007, 09:15:17 »
Fit a 2 inch lift and they will be fine!
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2007, 11:23:18 »
Chris  The piccies you wanted











Cheers  Taz
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2007, 12:36:59 »
there huge!!!!

i would go up by 2" spring lift, take the side steps off, and trim the arches!

would be lovely then mate

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« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2007, 18:30:52 »
Shiney new boots arrived today  8)

Decided on 235/70/16 Insa Turbo Sahara

Getting fitted Friday

Will post piccies when fitted.

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« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2007, 20:10:59 »
I have 265/70 Machos on mine...........  got 2inch spacers on the rear springs, and did a mild camel cut.  Haven't put a lift on the front yet, and the wheels grind the radius arms on lock............  but they don't foul the body on articulation!

I think its the modular rims that are causing you issues.

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« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2007, 23:26:14 »
Taz,

What size are those Modulars, and what is the offsett...... i've got a set of 285 75 16's in the garage waiting to be fitted to rims, but i can't get what i want.... i need wide wheels, with a negative offset, i do trialing, and i can't use spacers..... so i need to wheels to be further out to start with, your's look like the most 'sticky outy' ones i've seen.....
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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2007, 23:43:54 »
nice one mate let us see the pics when done

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« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2007, 09:22:04 »
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Taz,

What size are those Modulars, and what is the offsett...... i've got a set of 285 75 16's in the garage waiting to be fitted to rims, but i can't get what i want.... i need wide wheels, with a negative offset, i do trialing, and i can't use spacers..... so i need to wheels to be further out to start with, your's look like the most 'sticky outy' ones i've seen.....


My rims are 7x16 modulars (Without fake cap heads round rim)

The measurement from the outside edge of the rim to the back of the centre flange is 100mm

Will post a close up piccy later.

Hope this helps

Taz
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« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2007, 11:06:54 »
Finally New Boots Fitted   :D

Before   :cry:




After   :(biglove):







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« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2007, 18:44:46 »
hi mate, what tyre size did you end up getting and did you have to do any mods ? theyr'e what im after, looks pretty good,mine just standard at the mo'

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« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2007, 18:56:00 »
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hi mate, what tyre size did you end up getting and did you have to do any mods ? theyr'e what im after, looks pretty good,mine just standard at the mo'



Martin

I ended up getting a set of Modulars (Offset Dim = 100m from rim edge to back of centre flange - giving approx 30mm offset)   :D

The Tyres are 235/70/16 Insa Turbo Sahara from Paddocks  :shock:

They look spot on especially with the modulars - makes them look wider than they are.   8)

I have done NO Mods to the Disco - It is totally standard (Apart from diff and steering guards).  
The lock has not been affected and I think I could get a better turning circle than with the alloys.   :roll:

I am only looking at doing a few play days and the odd TYRO / RTV and Green Laning
so these should do the job spot on without breaking the bank.

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« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2007, 19:20:55 »
sounds good, exactly what im after, as i too "dont want to spend loads" just the protection ,tyres etc...looks pretty well,i think someone has had oversized my disco before as it has a crease on the o/s/r rear quarter behind the wheel which im going to have to cover with chequer plate.

hopefully i can get my set this week !!
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« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2007, 21:16:52 »
nice one mate they look kool :)

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