Tire Size

Currently have the older pattern BFG MT's in 255/85R16 on the standard Deefer 130 rims (although painted black) and they managed to correct the speedo reading to being spot on!! They have done 60,000kms with probably another 10 left in them.

The fronts do touch on the chassis when on full lock but am looking to correct that in th future with decent spacers. In the meantime, with a standard Defender circle being so crook anyway, whats a few more metres. What is a 3 point turn anyway?

Of note is an order for KM2's from the US....good exchange rate, readily available (as opposed to a 12 week wait) and even with air freight, is substantially cheaper (and under the import duty threshold)...and we are talking 10-12 cartons cheaper.

aew849

G'day onesilop

I'm running 33x12.5x15 BFG KM2's on a steel rim with -25 offset.

I have a 2 inch lift and have not had any scrubbing yet. I've lost the odd mudflap but thats about all. I'm not an extreme off roader but do find plenty of mud.

I've had them about a year now and my defender is a daily driver. I havent experienced any aquaplaning and they are quieter than the MTZ's I've had before.

I'll probably go the same size and would consider the big horns as they seam to be good value.

Each to their own mate everyone has a different take on tyre size and make.

Good luck with it.

Cheers

G'day

I am currently running the Bighorns on a 15x8 with -25mm offset in a 33 x 12.5 and find them good, you do noticed the difference when taking off but other than that all good.