Thread: Tyres sizes to suit the Defender (Puma)

Originally Posted by SVX37

I would prefer to have something a little more off-road biased with stronger side walls.

Have the STD height puma (well less since dropping in the winch and bar) but i kept the Standard size but went for Coopers STT. The grabbers would have been fine for most of my offroading but when you hit the Otways or Toolangi mud you want something that will grip.

I may consider the 265/75's next time but I am more than happy with the 235/85's.

Considering a lift or swap out to HD springs but i doubt i'll go bigger in the tyres...

Originally Posted by SVX37

Hi guys! I know eveyone has an opinion on what type of tyres to buy. From what I have read, there are now many quality tyres on the market to suit everyone's needs.
My question is tyre sizes. Originally come into Oz with General Grabbers 235/85/16. I would prefer to have something a little more off-road biased with stronger side walls.
I want to know does 265/75/16 fit without fouling the guards? My understanding is these will be 2mm smaller in circumference so will have very little impact on speedo reading. How about 255's? Or any other suggestions welcome.

tried 285/q6 pirelli scorpions but not enough room at the back for the space between the tower and the tyre to fit chains (snoe mainly here in New Zealand!!)
got the 235/ 16s pirelli scorpions, improved lock and plenty of space and brillent in the mud which we have lots of here

Can someone help me that has the new Defender (Puma) 2.4 TD.

I am wanting to know what tyre sizes are on the tyre plaque which shows what can legally fit on this 4WD.

I rang Landrover head Office and was put through to their Customer Assistance centre...answer..."they don't know, ring the dealer" Good grief!
I rang the service department of a well know dealer in Melbourne - they also "didn't know but said they will get someone to ring me who might know?" Grrrrrrrrr!
I rang the dealer where I am purchasing the Deefer but my car is currently off site having the windows tinted and they only have a 130 in stock.

As stated before, I am looking to change from the General Grabbers to something else like a BFG or MTZ and need to let the tyre place know what size I want. Without the info, they have suggested to stay with the LT 235/85/16 but I am thinking 265/85/16.

Appreicate the help from other Defender 2.4L (Puma) drivers just in case there was a difference from the TD5.

Cheers...

This link:

Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1)

would suggest 7.50 r16 or 235/85 r16

From the placard (on driver's B-pillar):

7.50 R16 108N/116N

235/85R16 120Q

Originally Posted by Scallops

Both John R and myself are running Mickey T MTZ's in 265/75 on 16 inch steel rims on our Pumas. These tyres (265/75) will go on your alloys too - they won't rub or foul ya guards. We got 265's cos the MTZ doesn't come in a 235.

Dan.

Thanks Scallops! Much appreciated. By the way, I grew up in Ipswich and know it very well. I might check availability on either BFG vs MTZ as this may lead to be the ultimate decision. Thanks again!

Originally Posted by dm_td5

From the placard (on driver's B-pillar):

7.50 R16 108N/116N

235/85R16 120Q

Thanks dm_td5. Appreciated.

I found the following tyre calculator which shows that I should be able to go up in size. The tyre supplier states this is definately legal.

Original TyreReplacement TyreTread Width (mm)235Tread Width (mm)265Sidewall Aspect Ratio85Sidewall Aspect Ratio75Rim Diameter (in)16Rim Diameter (in)16Tyre Diameter (mm)805.90Tyre Diameter (mm)803.90Tyre Diameter (in)31.73Tyre Diameter (in)31.65Sidewall Height (mm)199.75Sidewall Height (mm)198.75Sidewall Height (in)7.86Sidewall Height (in)7.82Tread Width (in)9.25Tread Width (in)10.43Tyre RPM @100 kph658.03Tyre RPM @100 kph659.66Tyre RPM @ 60 mph635.39Tyre RPM @ 60 mph636.97Speedometer60.15Error @ 60 mphSpeedometer100.25Error @ 100 kphDifference -0.25%