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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Disco-Ron on March 12, 2007, 21:24:54

Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: Disco-Ron on March 12, 2007, 21:24:54: Been on the blower to Bronco today, and it doesn't look like the 8x16 mods i've been waiting for are ever gonna arrive, however, they do a 7x16 with zero offset.... they reckon they've put loads of 285's of 7 inch rims, does anyone have any comments to make.... i wanted the 8 so that the tyre would 'roll' less.....

your thoughts please...
Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 12, 2007, 23:09:36: I know what you mean about tyre 'roll', I can't remember the technical term though but basically it's what's called over-tyred.
Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: Eeyore on March 13, 2007, 07:37:27: Having a look at the OEM tyre websites (Goodyear, BFG, Michelin etc) to find out what the proper boys recommend.........

BFG say 7.5 min rim width
Goodyear also say 7.5

HTH

Cheers
8)
Eeyore
Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: DiscoCWK on March 13, 2007, 07:41:53: Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"
I know what you mean about tyre 'roll', I can't remember the technical term though but basically it's what's called over-tyred.

I feel like that every day :lol: :twisted:
Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: Frankie-Boy on March 13, 2007, 09:54:09: I got my set of 8" modulars from Nene Valley Off Road http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/

I'm sure they'd be able to help you, good bunch of lads there, talk to Gary.
Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: Disco-Ron on March 13, 2007, 18:42:28: Thanks Frankie, but i've tried all avenues, and today i gave in, and ordered the 7x16's from Bronco with zero offset, i'll see how it goes with the 285's, had i known that getting 8's (with a sensible offset) would be so hard, i would have bought 265's to start with......

Vheers.
Title: wheels
Post by: K-Robb on March 14, 2007, 19:08:00: i have 285/75/16 fitted on 7" mods - cant say i've had any problems. they have been on for about 9 months. hope this helps
Title: Running out of wheel options....
Post by: Disco-Ron on March 14, 2007, 20:48:24: Thanks K-Robb...... hopefully should have them all fitted up by the weekend, ready for a trial on Sunday.... on a really wet site apparently!!