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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: davidjmiller on June 24, 2008, 18:14:47

Title: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: davidjmiller on June 24, 2008, 18:14:47

Right, having eventaully decided not to lift the S1 Disco I've put on some new 245/75R16's BFG AT's.

According to the excellent tyre fitting guide on this site I need to trim off the corner edge of te rear fender but what is the best way to do this and ake it safe (MOT pass) afterwards.

Also, not surprisingly, on full lock the tyres are rubbing on the inside so I think I can alter the bump stops (??) or get some wheel spacers. Which way would you go and why???

Many thanks,

David
 

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: Mud-muncher1 on June 24, 2008, 20:00:10

I'd go for the spacers, as i've got the same problem with mine, they rub on the radius arms underneath, (mine are 235/85/r16

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: davidjmiller on June 24, 2008, 21:38:43

Here's what she looks like now (compared to the avatar).

David

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: Pete on June 24, 2008, 23:21:15

 A set of wheels with a decent offset would be a lot better than spacers.
 Pete

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on June 25, 2008, 20:03:18

Quote from: Pete on June 24, 2008, 23:21:15

A set of wheels with a decent offset would be a lot better than spacers.
 Pete

yh i was thinking the same but wheel spacers are a better buy now i rekon

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: spy on June 25, 2008, 22:18:57

I would wind the lock stop thingies out.  Why, because im a tight fisted swine and its a 10 seconds job that can be done for free....  :D

I had some cheap mt in the same size on my 200tdi and thats all I did.  Increased turning circle to something similar to what is required by a cruise liner but what the hell!  ;)

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: Disco_Stu on June 26, 2008, 19:37:11

I run 245/70/16 BFG AT's with scrapiron spacers. Pricey but never had a problem with them.

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: J B on June 26, 2008, 19:57:15

i got 245/70/16 on 8spokes, better offset no probs  :cool:

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: crazymac on June 26, 2008, 21:26:23

I remember reading about wheel bearing problems on axles with spacers on?

no idea where I've read it? but??

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: Disco_Stu on June 26, 2008, 21:48:59

25,000 miles and counting....

Title: Re: 245/75R16 BFG AT's
Post by: freeagent on June 27, 2008, 12:04:32

I'm running 245/75/r16 General Grabber AT2s on my disco... standard ride height and standard disco steel rims.
I snipped about 30mm of the rear arches (camel cut) and have wound the lock stop bolt out around 2 turns...

no rubbing at all, anywhere. Even on full lock/ articulation.
i'm sure they'd look a bit better on wider offset modulars, but the Disco OEM steel rims are cheap, super strong and look OK painted black...