Thread: Hello and New Defender 90 Wheels/lift questions

Welcome to the forum Rick.

If you want one early next year you might want to be ordering now, have you talked to a dealer about delivery time and model availability ?

Cheers, Murray

Rick,

Loads of online info on tyres on this and other sites. But your immediate issue is that 255/85 will void your drive train warranty as they are a bigger rolling diameter than the 235/85 or 265/75 tyres.

Check with your dealer but thats what i have learnt from my research. I have a new 110 wagon and putting 265/75's KM's on it. Mate just got over 120k out of a set.

Im not looking for a lift yet so cant help you much on that subject.

Rick,
There is a strong view on these pages, that I am sure you have seen, do nothing ! The 90 is so capable, plus you don't endanger your warranty.

Get a Nugget recovery point, look at options from APT & others for bars & winches.

Hi Rick,

I'm new as well i have recently brought a D90 and took it out last weekend. Had no problems with doing the stuff that a lifted Nissan Patrol was doing. You can get an option of an Off-Road tyre from the factory when you order the car which have been doing well.


DJK90

Hi , just to give you some interesting ideas of what you can do :

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nAdeAm00I]Land Rover Defender 4x4 Offroad Tuning - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P_zrSZnWjA]Lend Rover Defender Tibus - YouTube[/ame]

Hi Rick,

For new vehicle under warranty, I would also recommend sticking to either 235/85R16 or 265/75R16's for the already stated reason of rolling diameter.

My 110 has 265/75R16's on 16x8 rims ("0" offset) and I am very happy with its performance on low range tracks.

I think you're initially better off sourcing a good set of toughly constructed tyres and a reliable portable air compressor (also a good pressure gauge). These accessories (and a bit of knowledge on how to best use them) will get you a lot further along a track than some people realise.

Either way, I think the best advice is to get your truck and start enjoying it. I will bet that you will be pleasantly surprised at its ability in stock form, and then after you work out the kind of driving you will mostly be doing, then perhaps you can think about which modifications (if any) may make it better for your personal situation.

Have fun, and don't forget to wave

Cheers,
Nige

Thanks Nige and Wildcard! Would have not known it would have voided the warranty. Looks like 265 it is.

Yes I've seen some of APT's work, great stuff! I'll be contacting him soon enough to see about some Roof racks, Side steps and underbody protection. Possibly a winch bar if I can decide on a design.

Yeah cccp53, pretty awesome mods can be done. All depends what your willing to spend really!

Thanks so much for the warm welcome guys! ...and no worries Nige, I'll throw a wave here and there

Originally Posted by cccp53

Hi , just to give you some interesting ideas of what you can do :

Land Rover Defender 4x4 Offroad Tuning - YouTube

Lend Rover Defender Tibus - YouTube

It's just missing one of Rijidij's rear wheel carrier(s) - what's on there is a toy in comparison!!!!