Thread: Biggest Tyres without Mods....?

Originally Posted by Presto

Hi All,

Whats the biggest tyres that can be fitted to a D1 without any cutting of the arches or rubbing on the inner arch?

265/75/16 (31.5") is what I'm looking at, but would be nice to go to 285/75/16 (33") if they require no mods?

Also rim size, would both of these need 16x8, or could I get away with 16x7 with the 265's?

Thanks in advance!

Mate, this has been answered many times before, but here goes. 265/75 will not fit without some kind of lift and camel cut (they will foul on the rear fender). Body or springs. Needs to be 2" to make it worth while. Will fit on standard rims but you will probably need to adjust your stops on the steering. 285 will not fit without flares or bigger lift with offset rims

Originally Posted by klappers

Mate, this has been answered many times before, but here goes. 265/75 will not fit without some kind of lift and camel cut (they will foul on the rear fender). Body or springs. Needs to be 2" to make it worth while. Will fit on standard rims but you will probably need to adjust your stops on the steering. 285 will not fit without flares or bigger lift with offset rims

Thanks Klappers! I already have a 2" lift

I want a second set of rims just for off-road (I'll keep the std road tyres on the std rims) ....Hence the question for suggested rim size (I want black steels).

Originally Posted by Presto

Thanks Klappers! I already have a 2" lift

I want a second set of rims just for off-road (I'll keep the std road tyres on the std rims) ....Hence the question for suggested rim size (I want black steels).

You will need to trim the rear guard or the tyres will do it for you (even 265's). Your best bet would be to find some 16x7 in a +10 offset (sunnies), These will sit flush with the standard guards and look okay.

on a side note, nice to see another Taffy this side of the pond. I'm from west wales mate.

Originally Posted by digahole78

on a side note, nice to see another Taffy this side of the pond. I'm from west wales mate.

Awesome! ......I'm from North Wales!

Presto, If you intend to run 31's, should be okay with no cut to guards.
Ran them for ages, with no real dramas.
They may rub from time to time, but no big deal.
Will need to adjust steering stoppers, to avoid tyres rubbing on radius arms on full lock.
Offset rims and a quick camel cut will do wonders, if you decide to go bigger.
If you go to 33's, you will need to cut guards, and some rubber flares or the expensive moulded ones.
Been through the various tyre sizes, and now running 35's.
I will give you some pointers at our next club meeting, but Grimace can also give you as much or more info to help.

Thanks for the info Dave!

Please excuse my ignorance, but whats a 'Camel cut'?

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