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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 08:55:31

Title: how big?
Post by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 08:55:31

this may have been covered before but!!!
i have a 90 and its on it old 6.00 16 tryes, what size can i go to using the standard rims.
or what is the biggest wheels and tryes i can fit with out any mods.
any advise please

Title: how big?
Post by: Eeyore on August 31, 2005, 09:52:06

7.50x16 - nothing wider on the standard rims.

As for the biggest without mod..... IIRC 255/85x16 and the imperial equivelents will go on with suitable wheels, but watch for offset on the rims.

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: how big?
Post by: littlepow on August 31, 2005, 10:08:03

Tyr this guys site for tyre size converters. Also tells you best rims sizes and changes to speedo readings. :idea:



http://www.yellow110.co.uk

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 10:58:33

if you are fitting 255/85x16 then if you are going offroad then you will need to trim the arches very slightly use extended bump stops (mine hit the top of the inner wing on the rear) and maybe give the motor a lift.

Title: how big?
Post by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 14:26:34

thanks for the help so far.
i was thinking  of 235.85 16 would these fit ok with no mods?
i am not sure which rims to buy any advise, how wide would they need to be?

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 14:36:10

235s will be just fine - no mods required

Title: how big?
Post by: Eeyore on August 31, 2005, 15:27:37

Quote from: "davidlandy"

235s will be just fine - no mods required

Apart from the wheels!

I stand corrected on the 255s, BTW!

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 16:12:36

Quote from: "Eeyore"

Quote from: "davidlandy"

235s will be just fine - no mods required

Apart from the wheels!

I stand corrected on the 255s, BTW!

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Your not alone in that belief - Many peeps told me that 255s would go with no mods so it seems to be some sort of widespread rumour.

I have had to chop the plastic arches at the bottoms to stop them hitting as well as chop an exhaust bracket back on the rear silencer - there is also evidence of the tyres hitting the tops of the rear inner arches so ext bumpstops would cure that  - thinking about it I dont think a suspension lift would make much difference??!!??

It could be a lot worse - it could had been 235s onto a disco !!!!!

Title: how big?
Post by: Eeyore on August 31, 2005, 16:23:30

Quote from: "davidlandy"

It could be a lot worse - it could had been 235s onto a disco !!!!!

Ripper!:shock: :wink:

I'd still run with the extended bumpstops with the 255s if theres a risk of rubbing - just thinking about coilbinding makes me cringe!

Amazing what you can learn here!

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 19:29:26

Cringe = too right!

I havent got any yet but will either extend my own an inch or so, or get some cheapies from paddocks

Title: how big?
Post by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 20:08:18

235s it is then, now which ones????
got to be mts,and i fancy the army wolf rims and good?

Title: how big?
Post by: Jim-Willy on August 31, 2005, 20:13:20

Quote from: "smith335"

235s it is then, now which ones????
got to be mts,and i fancy the army wolf rims and good?

I had 235's on standard rims but thought they looked a bit wide for the rim so i changed em for rostyles.  90 with 235/85 and rostyles is as pretty as it gets (IMHO)!  Aint there a problem with wolf rims making some 90's need longer studs?

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 20:34:27

go for BFG MTs or Goodyear Wrangler MTRs

not sure which is best but you cant go wrong with either.

Title: how big?
Post by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 20:42:56

right thats the tyres sorted ,now for the rims....
i take it they need to be 6.5" wide at least.
what sort should i go for?

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 20:44:18

7" modulars or eight spokes have a good offset and will ensure that they fill the arches nice - they are normally around £30 each

Title: how big?
Post by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 20:51:18

wolf rims no good then?

mods it is then.
got to get rid of these 6.00 16s
any one after any gonig cheep!

Title: how big?
Post by: davidlandy on August 31, 2005, 20:52:57

wolf rims will be ok but the offsets are different

Title: how big?
Post by: Jim-Willy on August 31, 2005, 20:53:49

Quote from: "smith335"

wolf rims no good then?

mods it is then.
got to get rid of these 6.00 16s
any one after any gonig cheep!

They're probabkly the best except maybe mach 5's.  Just make sure they'll fit before you buy em.  They're expensive as well!

Title: how big?
Post by: Eeyore on August 31, 2005, 21:31:15

I'll argue the Mach 5 thing (even if they are sooooooo pretty) - the Wolf rim is proof tested to double the rating of the standard rim and are 6.5" wide. I've run 235/85x16 on Wolfs for yonks and I'm very pleased. The rims even survived an Audi attack early on.

They are heavy though.

If you go for modulars - go grey - they look like a standard Landy product, only wider.

Depending on the breed of your Defender theres always steel Disco 1 rims.

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: how big?
Post by: Dangermouse on August 31, 2005, 22:03:05

I never bent a rim till i got modulers, i'v busted too at Tixover now.
maybe it's just the mud faires dont like modulars  :roll:

Title: how big?
Post by: Jim-Willy on August 31, 2005, 22:07:57

Quote from: "Dangermouse"

I never bent a rim till i got modulers, i'v busted too at Tixover now.
maybe it's just the mud faires dont like modulars  :roll:

You'd rather have them than Gay Spokes though, Wouldn't you?

Title: how big?
Post by: Dangermouse on August 31, 2005, 22:12:46

Quote

You'd rather have them than Gay Spokes though, Wouldn't you?

 :(biglaugh): that's why i splashed out on new rim's

Title: how big?
Post by: smith335 on August 31, 2005, 22:21:58

will wolf rims fit my 90 ok with no mods?
its a 1984.
what about lwb rims how big are they?

Title: how big?
Post by: deandb on September 01, 2005, 19:24:23

These are my Goodyear MTR, 265/75/16 on black modulars. I think they suit the vehicle and have caused me no issues as of yet. No sign of any rubbing anywhere and they get you where you need to go.