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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: andygod on March 19, 2006, 11:43:34

Title: Tyres
Post by: andygod on March 19, 2006, 11:43:34

I shall be fitting a new set of tyres this week. I think that I'll be going for Colway 4 X 4 M T Range 235/85/16. I have a 2" suspension lift and don't mind a bit of wheel arch trimming. I want to raise the diffs a little; do you think this tyre size will be ok? Can anybody suggest a better size? and say why.

Title: Tyres
Post by: strapping young lad on March 19, 2006, 12:05:19

tyre size should be fine but the rear arches will need trimming a bit to let the wheel travel up

the steering angle will have to change as the tyres will rub at lock (adjust the bolts on the hubs to shorten the angles accordingly)

also your speedo will need adjusting (it will read slower than what you are travelling.) some people dont do this, this is up to you and the MOT examiner ;)

Title: Tyres
Post by: Budgie on March 19, 2006, 12:47:47

It may also be worth changing the bump stops to the extended ones, it just stops the tyres rubbing the inner arches on full articualtion and they don't cost too much.  :wink:

Title: Tyres
Post by: strapping young lad on March 19, 2006, 14:33:39

aye that is true

scorpion racing i believe sell these (orange ones so they look cool underneath! ;))

Title: Tyres
Post by: Budgie on March 19, 2006, 15:00:55

So do Paddocks (http://www.paddockspares.com/products.asp?category=OFF+ROAD&subcategory=HD+Suspension+Parts) (bottom of the page) and they are £7.50 + Vat each.

Oh, it says "not 300 TDi" but they fit fine, mine do.  :wink:

Title: Tyres
Post by: strapping young lad on March 19, 2006, 15:50:39

and if you go higher make sure you get the extended brake lines too

discoparts sell them (its where i bought mine)

just tell them what model/year and so forth so they get the right set for you

made by goodridge

bloomin good and look nice too