Thread: Defender tyres for WA conditions

Originally Posted by Samblers

OK so i bought the 265/75/16 BFG Mud Terrains. I should've bought the All-Terrains of course but i *wanted* the M/T's so thats different

Put 700kms on them this w/e, all on the tarmac. Definite hum over 70kph but not too bad at freeway speeds... the Mrs didnt ask any questions

Cant say i feel any difference in terms of comfort versus the GG's

Looking forward to going off road!

Cheers

You've got the important bits covered.

Hi Samblers, do the tyres rub at all on the spring supports?

Originally Posted by dcale

Hi Samblers, do the tyres rub at all on the spring supports?

I'll answer that for him - yes the side lugs do (will).

Unless the wheels have been re spaced?

Mine dont actually

They rubbed on the control arms so i just had to wind the steering stops out a little

NB according to Loubrey, 265/75 was a factory tyre size on African Defenders

Originally Posted by Samblers

Mine dont actually

They rubbed on the control arms so i just had to wind the steering stops out a little

Interesting - every set I've seen on Boost rims has rubbed the paint off the coil mounts under articulation - have you used yours off road yet?

Nope.

You're talking front not rear yes? Theres a sizeable gap at the front.