Thread: New wheels and another tyre question

The 255x85 R16s are taller than the 235x85 R16 and therefore the gearing is higher. That translates to a loss of oomph when setting off and accelerating.

That said, whilst its there and a little noticeable, the benefits of the taller tyre and excellent BFG performance far outway the lack of oomph.

Whilst I run the 255x85 R16 BFG MT KM2's, I really wish they made an AT in that size.

R
J

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Thanks guys, that was easier than i thought it would be
255x85 R16 BFG MT KM2's it is then..

can't wait.. but now i need to find some..

If your after genuine Australian stock, I found the guys at beaurepairs to be most competitive. $345 fitted last June.

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Originally Posted by discojools

Will be putting KM2s as second set of tyres on my 90. Pretty happy with the Continentals that it came with though!

My sentiments exactly, the conti cross contacts haven't really slowed my down at all. I just really want some extra height so am grappling with the warranty risk on going to 255's. I am only 1 year and 10,000kms into my warranty. I wish I could afford a second set of rims and just swap them over when needed.

There are a few comments on the exhaust here and removing the cat is pretty cheap and easy. Worth doing? Noticeable change?

Originally Posted by First90

There are a few comments on the exhaust here and removing the cat is pretty cheap and easy. Worth doing? Noticeable change?

I have only done the de-cat pipe, but the difference was noticeable, smoother acceleration and just feels like it runs better, I wrapped it in some charcoal exhaust wrap first to try and reduce the heat coming through the floor, not sure if it is legal but i think it works, seems to be not as hot down there but then the temp is cooling down in general so could be coincidence.

Easy?? not so sure, took me most of the day to do it, of course if I did it again there would be less faffing around and could probably do it in a few hours.

I removed the chassis cross member and one end of the prop shaft to get it out in one piece, then the turbo heat shield needed a bracket to bolt onto, Drover has a post on the de-cat and he provided the idea for the bracket. Not sure what others have done about the shield, I read the other day that twisted performance provide a de-cat with a bracket attached for the turbo shield.

It was worth it for sure, but with 1yr and 10k on your defender then its a big call.

Originally Posted by patclan

I have only done the de-cat pipe, but the difference was noticeable, smoother acceleration and just feels like it runs better, I wrapped it in some charcoal exhaust wrap first to try and reduce the heat coming through the floor, not sure if it is legal but i think it works, seems to be not as hot down there but then the temp is cooling down in general so could be coincidence.

Easy?? not so sure, took me most of the day to do it, of course if I did it again there would be less faffing around and could probably do it in a few hours.

I removed the chassis cross member and one end of the prop shaft to get it out in one piece, then the turbo heat shield needed a bracket to bolt onto, Drover has a post on the de-cat and he provided the idea for the bracket. Not sure what others have done about the shield, I read the other day that twisted performance provide a de-cat with a bracket attached for the turbo shield.

It was worth it for sure, but with 1yr and 10k on your defender then its a big call.

Loose the centre muffler, good choice with the rubber.

Allan

Originally Posted by patclan

I removed the chassis cross member and one end of the prop shaft to get it out in one piece, then the turbo heat shield needed a bracket to bolt onto, Drover has a post on the de-cat and he provided the idea for the bracket. Not sure what others have done about the shield, I read the other day that twisted performance provide a de-cat with a bracket attached for the turbo shield.

Ahhh yeah I think I might have made up the easy bit....

If you have a rear quarter fuel tank or want to get one, just keep in mind that 255/85R16 tyres will rub on full suspension compression.
Also when I had a 255 disintergrate in the outback the only size tyre easily available at Marla was a 235/85R16.

HTH

John D - Defender 110 2.4