Tyre tips for current model Defender

n plus one · 13th July 2010, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by chops110

I wasn't aware of the 15mm rule. I guess that makes all the big trucks out there with their 35's technically unroadworthy...not a well known fact perhaps?

What size rim did you put the 265/75/16s on? Would the standard LR Boost alloys be wide enough for a 265 tyre and would it foul the inner guard on full lock (and as we know, we need every fraction of a turn of lock there is on a narrow track!)

My 265s are fitted to the standard boost alloys on my 110. No scrubbing on standard suspension - haven't fitted mud/snow chains to them yet though.

**weeds** · 13th July 2010, 06:27 PM

i run 235/85/16 BFG MT and have two KM2 as spares

i would have 255/85/16 in a flash but worried how the tdi will go pushing them

**sashadidi** · 14th July 2010, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by sashadidi

I have 235.85.by 16 pirelli scorpion mud tyres on the standard alloys on my Puma 110
very lttle clearence at the back bwtween the tyres and the suspension tower
I put some heavy duty chains there and there was no gap as such maybe one mm gap, I could not fit any larger tyres on the back!!!. I think stnard wheels will give you better gap but not on the alloys
excellent tyres by the way

I can post a photo with the chains if you want

**KarlB** · 14th July 2010, 04:00 PM

Would be good to see the photos Sashadidi. As you have done, it is my intention to replace my General Grabbers with 'standard' size tyres but with a mud pattern tread. The Pirelli Scorpion Muds are one of several that I am considering.

Cheers
KarlB

**Naks** · 14th July 2010, 09:24 PM

Replaced the OEM stuff with 265/75 BFG AT's - IMHO the optimum tyre for the Defender. Also had them on my previous Td5 (110).

**chops110** · 14th July 2010, 09:48 PM

Thanks sashadidi, a pic would be good to see....

**sashadidi** · 15th July 2010, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by chops110

Thanks sashadidi, a pic would be good to see....

I will do tonight if I can

**sashadidi** · 15th July 2010, 05:01 PM

photos of Pirelli mud scorpion 235.85 r 16s with chains on rear of Puma 110 csw with LR alloy wheels

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