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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: scatt on April 21, 2008, 18:21:52

Title: tyres
Post by: scatt on April 21, 2008, 18:21:52

Hi there guys and gals, have ordered my new toy and was after a little advise. i will very soon be the owner of a new defender 110 double cab. i really want to know what the biggest or best tyre size for it at standard height. have thought 255/85 16 (bfg muds)  but dont know if these will clear the archs :help:

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: HiFonics on April 21, 2008, 20:34:34

255/85/16 tend to be accepted as the biggest you can fit without a lift. 235/85/16 or 265/75/16 will also work depending on what you are looking for. I have 285/75/16 on my Double cab but these are too big really on standard height and standard wheels.

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: richo on April 21, 2008, 20:53:01

265/75/16 with spacers are fitted to my 110 csw and they look great.I was told that this is the biggest you can really go until they start catching stuff

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Litch on April 21, 2008, 20:53:20

If buying new then be careful about fitting non-spec tyre sizes.
My reasoning? In the event of a failure on any part of the steering, axle or even the transmission they can use it as a reason not to pay out even if it is likely that the oversized tryes had no influence on the problem.

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: scatt on April 22, 2008, 20:21:39

thanks for the help guys, have also been looking for a full external cage. any ideas where i can get a sensible quote. thanks again