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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: danielh89 on October 29, 2007, 16:39:57

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: danielh89 on October 29, 2007, 16:39:57

ok im looking to bye some 265 wide tyres and was woundering wether they should be on a 7 or 8 inch wide rim?
as im replacing my rims aswell i thought it best to get the best suited rim :shock:
any ideas??
cheers
Dan :P

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: Tommo on October 29, 2007, 18:11:31

should be fine on a 7. its  not too critical with big sidewalled landy tyres.

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: danielh89 on October 29, 2007, 18:45:00

kool better get them orderd now  :lol:  :lol:

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: smo on October 29, 2007, 21:00:10

7 is fine so they will fit boost alloys, standard modulars etc no problem.

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: danielh89 on October 29, 2007, 21:11:54

mint!

just out of interest what is the largest tyre that can be SAFELY fitted to a 7 inch rim? :D

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: Wolfie on October 29, 2007, 21:26:07

Quote from: "danielh89"

just out of interest what is the largest tyre that can be SAFELY fitted to a 7 inch rim? :D

Depends on the tyre, for instance the BFG AT (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/all-terrain-t-a-ko/44.html) in 275 width will fit a 7" rim. So have a look at the manufacturer's website for spec sheets, or ask your tyre suplier what the manufacturer's recommendations are.

And if they cant tell you, ask yourself if you want their tyres.

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: smo on October 29, 2007, 22:02:38

Quote from: "danielh89"

mint!

just out of interest what is the largest tyre that can be SAFELY fitted to a 7 inch rim? :D

Generally somthing in the region of 285

Title: what sized rim?
Post by: danielh89 on October 29, 2007, 22:12:34

cheers folks! thanks for the help 8)

dan :wink: