Larger Tyres

**MLD** · 5th June 2014, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by 90@

G'day Photodude,
Re: your Disco 1 rims, as far as I can remember the rims are a +33 offset.

Your issue will probably not be steering lock related with wider tyres as the steering stops can be adjusted to stop the tyres rubbing on the radius arms, the problem may end up being with wider tyres hitting and rubbing on the spring perches under suspension cycling.

Regards,
Mike.

i second Mike's comments. Stepping up from 235/85 to 255/85 will cause rubbing on the rear spring perch with the disco 1 rims. Options are spacers (ignoring legalities) or an after market zero offset rim.

MLD

**Photodude** · 5th June 2014, 01:57 PM

What about a 265/75r16 with the disco 1 steel rim? That will be the same diameter but just bit wider. Will that work?

**MLD** · 5th June 2014, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Photodude

What about a 265/75r16 with the disco 1 steel rim? That will be the same diameter but just bit wider. Will that work?

265/75 will fit the 7" rim but like the 255/85 rubber it will likely rub the spring perch at full articulation. MLD

**The Cone of Silence** · 13th July 2015, 12:35 PM

Another punctured BFG AT tyre - that's both spares now that have given up the ghost and the chunks coming off have been bad. Considering another brand/ model. Considering muddies too given I've just moved closer to the Watagans and all that lovely clay!

I have 16 x 7 rims with a zero offset. Currently running 265/75 ATs
No scrubbing.....well, a tiny bit on the 45l aux fuel tank when I'm articulated appropriately but not under normal circumstances.

Considering 255/85/16 muddies on the same wheels. Will they fit without scrubbing?

**MLD** · 13th July 2015, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by The Cone of Silence

I have 16 x 7 rims with a zero offset.

Considering 255/85/16 muddies on the same wheels. Will they fit without scrubbing?

you should be Ok, subject to this qualification. If you have modified shock mounts i.e. Gwen Lewis or TF that are designed for long travel shocks you move the point of the end of the radius of the axle to allow for extra wheel travel and you may have contact with the rear upper coil mount. The coil firmness will also affect if you rub. With my old coils (firmer) they wouldn't compress enough to allow rubbing. My current softer coils compress and fall over under compression so the tyre rubs the mount.

On my old 110 with 255/85 and zero offset with factory shock mounts i had a polish at the extreme of articulation.

Bobby you carry a fair bit of weight and if you still have the factory set up you might rub. Not by much, a polish. Most times you are at full articulation you are travelling less than 2 or 3 kms p/h and contact is not for long. That said it's best to avoid it if possible.

Shame about your BFG's. Onto my 3rd set of KM2's and haven't had a flat or tyre failure to date, touch wood.

MLD

**The Cone of Silence** · 13th July 2015, 02:52 PM

Thanks mate

We need to catch up soon so I can hear tales from the Simpson trip!

Now to find a place that does 6 cheap tyres....

**jimr1** · 13th July 2015, 09:31 PM

Hi ,I fitted 265x75 16 ,on disco steel rims . On my 110 They rubbed the top of the spring hanger on the rear when articulated , which means they also rub the inside of the tyre . That's not good and I've been told un roadworthy . I changed the rims , to 20mm offset , they just come inside the guards ! anything larger will stick out , so you will near larger flares !!..Jim

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