Thread: 255/85 on sawtooth?

Gerez you're turning circle will be compromised and they'll rub on the back spring mounts.

255/85's are better on the HD 130 rims (20.6mm offset vs the 33mm offset of all the other Defender factory rims) or better, a set of 0mm offset 7" rims.

They will still sit under the flares (just) and you shouldn't have the rear spring rub problem you will have when they are mounted on a 33mm offset rim.

Originally Posted by rick130

Gerez you're turning circle will be compromised and they'll rub on the back spring mounts.

255/85's are better on the HD 130 rims (20.6mm offset vs the 33mm offset of all the other Defender factory rims) or better, a set of 0mm offset 7" rims.

They will still sit under the flares (just) and you shouldn't have the rear spring rub problem you will have when they are mounted on a 33mm offset rim.

Thanks rick. Correct me if I'm wrong though, but I thought the sawtooth's had a 20mm offset, not 33 like the other alloys?

Originally Posted by Landi

Thanks rick. Correct me if I'm wrong though, but I thought the sawtooth's had a 20mm offset, not 33 like the other alloys?

Don't know ?
It should be marked on the rim somewhere.
My bad if that's the case.

Originally Posted by rick130

Don't know ?
It should be marked on the rim somewhere.
My bad if that's the case.

I'll double check later on but I'm pretty sure they're 20mm offset. If that's the case, the 255/85's should be ok then?

Originally Posted by Landi

I'll double check later on but I'm pretty sure they're 20mm offset. If that's the case, the 255/85's should be ok then?

Yep.

Keep us posted.I'd be interested to see how they go.

On a 90 they aren't a problem and only the slightest adjustment to steering stops may be necessary...

On a 110 the 255s can rub on the Drivers side rear spring perch at full compression - although its often so insignificant its not worth concern...