Master
Hi guys,
I've been doing a lot of searching and reading to try and find a definite answer to my question. All this research has confused me with some people claiming its fine and others saying its not.
I own a 2013 2.2 110, currently on saw tooth alloys with standard 235/85/16. I also have terrafirma 30mm wheel spacers fitted and as a result an excellent turning circle.
My question is:
Can i fit 255/85/16 on my saw tooth alloys with spacers and not get any rubbing on full lock or flex????
This question might sound straight forward to some of you, but doing a googlw search and reading through d2.net and here has confused me.
Thanks in advance for any guidance gents!
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Master
Yes and yes I've got 255/85 R16 on my defender and find them a good size and suit well.
Mine are fitted to 16 x 8 with zero offset but would be basically the same offset as you with spacers only diff is the rim width but a 255 on the 7 inch defender alloy is fine.
I just got back from a week away camping where we were off road driving the whole time and put it through its paces and not a single rub.
ChatterBox
SubscriberI have 255/85 on the standard 130 steel rims, do not get any suspension or body rubbing, have the steering stops adjusted as far as I can without rubbing and the turning circle is still better than with the factory steering stop settings.
Swaggie
SubscriberHi - 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.Originally Posted by 1nando
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!
Cheers
David
AT REST
AFAIK they're not
Wizard
SubscriberI have a 2013 110 too. Its a dual cab. Just recently I replaced the standard 235/85R16 Conti AT's with 255/85R16 Maxxis MT's. Thats on the stock Boost Alloys with no spacers, no mods at all. No rubbing either.
Its only been a few weeks, but I am starting to think the 255/85R16 is a very good size for this vehicle. Not so wide, nice and tall.
Neil
(Really shouldn't be a...) Grumpy old fart!
MY2013 2.2l TDCi Dual Cab Ute
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Master
I am with tact. I just fitted a set of 255/85 on standard boost alloys, I haven't lost a great deal of turning circle (and I live in bondi), the car sits higher and the guards are filled out much nicer.
No scrubbing or rubbing, no body work. If you kept the wheel spacers on then you may have to alter some stuff but don't quote me on that.
Harder to get them in the middle of nowhere, but I can live with that.
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Fossicker
Good news that 255/85/16 are working well for everyone. I'm looking to get some Muddies in that size in the near future. My 265/76/16 ATZ are rubbing on the suspension at full lock and that's with an atrocious turning circle
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YarnMaster
How does the speedo compare to the Gps with 255?
By all means get a Defender. If you get a good one, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
apologies to Socrates
Clancy MY15 110 Defender
Clancy's gone to Queensland Rovering, and we don't know where he are
Wizard
SubscriberAlmost spot on.
Neil
(Really shouldn't be a...) Grumpy old fart!
MY2013 2.2l TDCi Dual Cab Ute
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