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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: nickW on February 10, 2006, 13:14:04

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: nickW on February 10, 2006, 13:14:04

what is the widest tyre you could fit on this alloy

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Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: Wanderer on February 10, 2006, 15:13:06

They are normally 7j wheels so should take up to a 255 but be guided by the manufacturer. Some say they will, others say they won't.

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: Budgie on February 10, 2006, 16:21:14

265's will also fit on 7J wheels but that is the absolute max I would fit.

Trouble is, when you get to these widths then you have to start thinking about the dia' of the tyre as well. A 265x75R16 tyre is nearly 32" dia and a 255x85R16 is over 33" dia and then you're into trimming the arches and have problems mounting the spare on the rear door!!  :?

Have a look HERE (http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html) for more info.

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: nickW on February 10, 2006, 16:24:48

i have got a 2" lift kit to fit to the disco

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: Budgie on February 10, 2006, 16:31:05

I would advise that you fit the lift kit first and then measure from the centre of the hub, front & rear, to see how much space you've got. Don't forget about the articulation as well!!
265's on standard wheels will catch the spring hanger on the front before you reach full articulation and can rip the tyre. If you want to go that wide then either off-set wheels or wheel spacers maybe an option.

Then, once you know how much room there is, look at what size tyres are available.  :wink:

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: nickW on February 10, 2006, 16:33:25

cheers, thanks for the advise.

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: Wanderer on February 10, 2006, 16:38:43

To be honest Nick it's a minefield like all big modifications. Something else always ends up being affected.

Ed

Title: DISCO ALLOYS QUESTION
Post by: GaryP on February 10, 2006, 19:47:02

I've got 265/75 x 16 BFG's on my standard 7" alloys. I have also fitted a Scorpion 2" lift with Koni shocks.
The only area that the tyres come into contact with the bodywork is the rear of the rear wheel arches.
The bracket that attaches the rear wing to the frame can be extended, allowing the tyre to clear inside the wheelarch, or a few minutes with a jigsaw or something similar can trim the bodywork back by about 1.5 - 2 inches at the bottom of the wing, tapering away back to the wheelarch lip at the bottom swage line.
Its called the Camel Trophy cut, as the Camel disco's had this modification...
I think Disco's definately look more in proportion with a slight lift and 265's...go for it