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« on: April 12, 2007, 20:47:30 »
Hi i am completely new to the world of 4X4 . I have just bought a 96 'p' Disco V8. It has a 2'' lift fitted but has the original alloys with barely legal tyres. I will be using it mainly on road with the occasional bit of green lanning.I am on a limited budget & need to replace the tyres. Any advise on sizes etc, I do not want to modify the bodywork.
I am based near Plymouith in Sunny Devon  so if any of you guys have any second hand wheels/tyres for sale I would be very intersted.

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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2007, 21:05:21 »
265/75/16 tyres should be ok to fit straight on with a 2" lift as far as i know... whether you had to trim slightly would probably depend on the tyre, but if you're not doing anything to flex it fully it should be fine i think

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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2007, 21:07:11 »
stearing lock will turn bigger tho
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2007, 21:08:06 »
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stearing lock will turn bigger tho


that depends on the rims - if they're changed, they may have a bigger offset so the lock may be the same or better.

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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2007, 21:17:19 »
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stearing lock will turn bigger tho


that depends on the rims - if they're changed, they may have a bigger offset so the lock may be the same or better.


nope, hell get less of a lock with the bigger tyres :roll:
they will rub/catch (depending on tread pattern) on the radius arms, so he will need some offset rims ( 8x16 mods or 8 spokes) or fit spacers to regain a decent lock

if your doing road work and just occasional greenlanes then a all-terrain tyre like the bf a/t will work brilliant and also the bf a/t is remarkably good in the mud aswel for a a/t tyre  :shock:

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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2007, 21:19:33 »
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stearing lock will turn bigger tho


that depends on the rims - if they're changed, they may have a bigger offset so the lock may be the same or better.


nope, hell get less of a lock with the bigger tyres :roll:
they will rub/catch (depending on tread pattern) on the radius arms, so he will need some offset rims ( 8x16 mods or 8 spokes) or fit spacers to regain a decent lock

if your doing road work and just occasional greenlanes then a all-terrain tyre like the bf a/t will work brilliant and also the bf a/t is remarkably good in the mud aswel for a a/t tyre  :shock:

dan


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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2007, 21:27:19 »
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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2007, 23:24:58 »
I am running Cooper Discoverer ST which is an all terrain tyre, i find them superb on road,motorway and off road never got stuck,fuel economy still good at 30+ mpg. They cost around £65-70 each from paddocks,craddocks,nene valley off road,sinton tyres etc. Well worth the money a bit more than remoulds, a lot less than Bf goodrich. hope this helps.

 






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