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  1. 24th October 2015, 05:25 PM #11
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    Can anyone recommend a quiet AT tyre in the 255/85's?

    Cheers.
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  2. 24th October 2015, 05:25 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyG View Post
    How does the speedo compare to the Gps with 255?
    Never felt the need always seems close to spot on if anything would only be reading 1 or 2 kmh slow at 100km
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  3. 24th October 2015, 05:34 PM #13
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    Apparently wheel spacers are only for comp work and could (read probably will) void any insurance claims.
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  4. 24th October 2015, 05:37 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patchy View Post
    Never felt the need always seems close to spot on if anything would only be reading 1 or 2 kmh slow at 100km
    My 2013 110 was consistently showing 105-ish on speedo when the GPS indicated 100-ish with 235/85R16 tyres

    I am using the standard scientific "-ish" there above.

    With the 255/85R16 both GPS and speedo indicate 100-ish together.
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  5. 24th October 2015, 07:38 PM #15
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    2 quick points , 1;yes spacers are illegal, but I have them with 255/85 bighorns. It looks just right and feels more stable, and fills the standard arch . My boost with 255's only rubbed the rear spring mounts which is why I put on the spacers.
    2; AFAIK there are 3 local 255/85 options, bfg km2 mt, maxxis bighorn(another mud tyre) and I think cooper do a more a/t 255.
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  6. 24th October 2015, 08:15 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by 87County View Post
    AFAIK they're not
    They are illegal in all states and territories. Of course, OK off road, but your insurance may not be happy.

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  7. 24th October 2015, 08:53 PM #17
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    Has anyone noticed any difference to power/economy when switching to the taller tyres?
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  8. 24th October 2015, 09:09 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by barkingmad View Post
    Has anyone noticed any difference to power/economy when switching to the taller tyres?
    Going from 235/85 to 255/85 : yes - definitely noticed a subtle difference. Equivalent to slightly taller overall gearing.

    I am running a BAS 170hp Autobiography tune on my 2.2 TDCi. Works well with the larger diameter tyres. Not saying extra power is needed - I put the tune on long before the recent tyre change.
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  9. 24th October 2015, 09:30 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by spudboy View Post
    Hi - am one of the 'skinny tyre' brigade. Seem to go everywhere in the standard 235's without an issue. It is easy to get replacements in the middle of nowhere if you ruin a tyre.

    But I just wanted to comment on your wheel spacers, as I reckon they might not be legal in Australia. It won't be a problem until there is a problem and the police or an insurance company discover them. Maybe they are legal in your state, but that would surprise me!

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    Does the 0 offset mean i can remove the spacers?

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  10. 24th October 2015, 11:29 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1nando View Post
    Does the 0 offset mean i can remove the spacers?

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    Yeah zero offset means no spacer and would actually sit a little more outbound then you would have now, Thats guessing you have the 20mm spacer tho.
    Mine sit perfectly just inside the standard flares with only side wall sticking past but more than cop friendly.

    Only thing you are really limited with rim choice so if your happy with spacers and alloy just run with them as long as they are tight and the billet ones they are perfectly safe. The only time It becomes a problem is insurance but they would have to be blamed as being a contributing factor to an accident for it to become a problem, it comes down to what risks you want to take and way up the options.
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