what is the better option 33's or 35's

**frantic** · 1st September 2010, 04:06 PM

Ditto. My maxxi bighorn 255/85 are as good if not better in the wet than the old 235 bfg at's and dont mention the cooper st's. The maxxi's are running around the 40psi + mark on the road which takes a bit longer to lower when heading off the tar.

**PAT303** · 1st September 2010, 05:09 PM

Same as above,my cooper 235's had about as much grip as a dog on wet lyno,the bighorns grip better than allot of highway tyres.With the bighorns they work out about 34'' and I haven't changed a thing running them so they are really the best option,unless you really want the extra inch or so. Pat

Gav110 · 1st September 2010, 05:39 PM

285/75/16 BFG MT Km2s on standard alloys for my Puma. I have spacers on mine but I noticed ARB's display 110 ute running the same tyres on standard alloys without so I guess it must be fine... IN my view this is the ultimate tyre and size for a 110, and has advantage of being easily available everywhere.

**LowRanger** · 1st September 2010, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by zeus11

Hmmmm see now I'm undecided again.

So who makes a good 34 x 12.5 tyre?

With your selection of 8" rims with -25 offset,you will find that any 12.5" tyre will hang outside the standard flares on a Defender.
Also you will find that a lot of the better 33" tyres are not available in 12.5" widths.285/75 and 255/85 both seat better on 7" rims.Which can be beneficial when running low tyre pressures off road.
Even the Simex in 34" is only 11.5" width,a nice size for a Defender though.

Wayne

**zeus11** · 1st September 2010, 08:17 PM

Thanks Wayne

I will be fitting the wider flares.

With a -25mm offset both a 285 and 255 I think I would still need the wider flares.

I'll look into the simex 34 and see if i can find some pictures.

**PAT303** · 1st September 2010, 08:21 PM

I'm running my 255's on 8'' rims and they just sit out of the guards. Pat

**LowRanger** · 1st September 2010, 08:23 PM

The Simex is only available in the JT2 in 34" and is really an extreme type tyre,and not really a road tyre.Although plenty of people use them on road.They do tend to wear quickly when used on road,but that is the compromise you make having such an agressive tyre.

Wayne

**rovercare** · 1st September 2010, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by LowRanger

The Simex is only available in the JT2 in 34" and is really an extreme type tyre,and not really a road tyre.Although plenty of people use them on road.They do tend to wear quickly when used on road,but that is the compromise you make having such an agressive tyre.

Wayne

Expect about 30k till they are rooted

They also drive like crap compared to a radial tyre......but air them down in the bush

**flagg** · 1st September 2010, 08:32 PM

FWIW my 255's with 20mm modded offset disco rims are within the guards.

**moorey** · 2nd September 2010, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by zeus11

Thanks Pat

I have a 2 inch lift so both 33 and 35's should bolt up up in theory. The 35's may restrict the amount of articulation though this wouldnt worry me too much.

Is it hwy gearing or low range gearing that is worse with 35's or is it both?

I'm about to order a transfer case from an old 2lt petrol landy from Rover parts. They were geared much lower, 1.6:1, due to the gutless motor. I'm going to see how it goes with my defender running my 35's. I don't need to go fast on the highway. I'd rather have the lower gearing option for towing and off roading.

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