Thread: zu rims

I think you must be loaded - half yer luck !

so what tires would you guys recommend

the OE fitted ones.

cheers phil

I'm with Phil, 7.50R16s are great for desert & fire trail work.

Going from a 7.50x16 shod SIII to a wide tyred Range Rover, I found the Rangie was the first to lose traction (despite constant 4wd), even though the SIII was in 2WD on loose ground like coarse gravel and in the wet. Skinnier tyres remedied the Rangies problem. Why promote tractive instability, especially on a tow vehicle? Put the $$$$ toward jacking the garage door up a bit.

PS, let me know when you're selling the ZU rims .

i agree, just stick with 7.50/16 or 235/85/16, they will get you to where you want to go + there is a good chance you could pick one up when you are away from the big city if needed

Thanks for the replies feedback, unfortunately raising the height of the door is not an option, underground garage with structural beams and slab at a very "unsympathetic to defender height" I have to make sure the sunroof is closed or else it's toast
There seems to be a strong following for the 235's out there.

sounds like a air bag conversion to me!! psssst goes down, grrrr goes up

cheers phil