Thread: Defender 110 with 255/85 tyres on Disco 1 rims

Originally Posted by DeeJay

I've researched as much as I can take but can't find an answer.
I want to fit the above. Would the Disco rims need modifying? Anyone got the above as standard?

Thanks, David

If you mean Disco 1 steel wheels (16 x 7 ) then yes they fit fine (without mods) . I've fitted them to numerous Perenties including my own, my Pa's Defender 130, Defender 300tdi, Defender TDCi (2007 - 2016).

Sand blasted and powder coated they come up looking great.

Thanks Daz, I have the rims & offered the tyres at a fair price, so all good...

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

If you mean Disco 1 steel wheels (16 x 7 ) then yes they fit fine (without mods) . I've fitted them to numerous Perenties including my own, my Pa's Defender 130, Defender 300tdi, Defender TDCi (2007 - 2016).

Sand blasted and powder coated they come up looking great.

Wow, that's interesting... I run a 235/85 on my 300Tdi Defender and mine rub on the rear spring perch under flex. It's only just rubs but add a wider tyre and I think I would be in trouble...

Originally Posted by DeeJay

I've researched as much as I can take but can't find an answer.
I want to fit the above. Would the Disco rims need modifying? Anyone got the above as standard?

Thanks, David

I run those rims and size tyres on my 90 with no problems at all, go for it!

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Wow, that's interesting... I run a 235/85 on my 300Tdi Defender and mine rub on the rear spring perch under flex. It's only just rubs but add a wider tyre and I think I would be in trouble...

I don't think that should happen with 235/85. Maybe the springs are sagging??

Can I suggest the different experience may be 90 vs 110? (Smaller diameter springs)

Originally Posted by BreakingBad

I don't think that should happen with 235/85. Maybe the springs are sagging??

No, I've got a '96 & a '10 model 110 Wagons and they both do it. One is running a 235/85 and the other is a 265/75 and both are on LR Factory Defender Rims and both rub on the inside/sidewall of the tyre on the rear spring perch. The suspension is fine & not sagged. The factory rims have the standard +30 offset I believe...
The rubbing is only under flexing conditions, normal driving - no worries

Yes under full flex tyres can rub on the outer top coil tower.
a 235 is very minimal, a 265 more so but still none of it really is a big issue.
A Perentie with a 265 is prolly the worst as the army at some point chicken poo welded a vertical plate to stop the coil from popping out, so like mine grinding the weld clean and smooth sorts this.