Chasing photos of defenders with 265 75 16 KM2's

[jskerm]

Hi all, as stated I am after anyone with pictures of a Defender (110 Cab chassis in particular, but any model will do) that is fitted with 265 75 16 BF Goodrich Mud terrains KM2. I am tossing up between these and the 255 85's but would just like to see how the 265's look. I am well aware of the many posts discussing the pro's con's of each but can't seem to find any pictures that clearly state the tyres are this size. I am sure the photos are there, but when I search this size the results only come up with discussion, no photos.
I have found a few photo's of the 255 setup, but anymore of these would also be greatly appreciated, just to compare.

I will be putting the tyres on Disco 1 steelies so if your's are on these rims, even better.
Thank's in advance

John

[rainman]

.... me too - I'm considering options for my 130.

[MTB]

jskerm, rainman

there are a few photos here - Landy Build (http://web.mac.com/frank_shazzie/Site/Landy_Build.html)

Since these photos I have changed the front coils to LR110HD/130 which has brought the front end up 40mm.

Frank

[tuffrangie]

My Puma on 265's. I would love to go to 255's for the bit extra ground clearance and they should'nt rub on the rear coil hats when flexed up being a tad narrower.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/49826-show-us-your-deefers-86.html#post1487767

Rob

[chook73]

Here are some photos of mine on the 265/75R16, scroll down to the bottom.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/85537-chooks-new-defender-110-a.html

They have been fantastic so far and I havent had any problems with them.

Regards
Iain

[Benny_IIA]

My Puma on 265's. I would love to go to 255's for the bit extra ground clearance and they should'nt rub on the rear coil hats when flexed up being a tad narrower.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/49826-show-us-your-deefers-86.html#post1487767

Rob

My 255s rubbed on the coil hats on full flex on my 110, they where on 8' rims with -25 offset.

[Allan]

My 255s rubbed on the coil hats on full flex on my 110, they where on 8' rims with -25 offset.


I want 285/75's on the Puma. Do they work on standard rims. I don't want to buy them then find out they rub.

Allan

[chook73]

The 285's won't go on the standard rims, I am not sure about rubbing but there are quite a few guys running them on here. I think you need quite a big offset but a search will turn up plenty of results I would think.

Regards
Iain

[Sitec]

I'm running 285/75 R16 BFG Muddies on my 130 (the speedo finally reads right now... ya gota love Land Rovers!!). The front axle is on a 2" lift and they look the part. They will fit on a std rim but it's not recomended. I'm running a set of Compomotive 850 x 16, 5 spoke alloys and use 2 of the std 5 spoke alloys for the spare's. Looking for 2 more Compomotive rims if anyone has some. I'd put a photo on here but photobucket and me don't get on! There's one in my albums tho if anyone knows how to get it from there to here! Worked it out I think!!

[Allan]

The 285's won't go on the standard rims, I am not sure about rubbing but there are quite a few guys running them on here. I think you need quite a big offset but a search will turn up plenty of results I would think.

Regards
Iain

An artical in 4x4 magazine has a member here running 285/75 16 on SVX 7JJ rims without problems at factory height. More imfo please.

Allan

[chook73]

That's gav110 I believe

[jskerm]

Thanks for the pics. 265 75's getting fitted tomorrow. Will post photos.

[jskerm]

Spent some coin today, here is the result...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1019.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1020.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1021.jpg
Only one problem though, have not yet fitted to vehicle as it's stuck in the workshop with a certain part disassembled. Lost power steering yesterday.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1022.jpg

Why is it with Landy's that when you lash out on one thing something else throws the towel in??

[jskerm]

Well, here they are installed, pity i cant drive it. Still waiting on bits for steering box.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/972.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/973.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/974.jpg

[Allan]

Looks the part.

Allan

[Bundalene]

The new tyres look great!

This 130 is fitted with 305/70/R16's. They are excellent for the terrain they are constantly used in.


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/88257-bundalenes-daughters-130-repair-job-49.html


Heaps more pics on earlier pages.


Erich

[Sitec]

Just bringing this thread back to the top as it's in conversation again!

[300tdfly]

I also am thinking of running this way, i am running hot dipped wolfs with 235 85 16s at the moment and would like to possibly go to 265 85 16s and was wondering how they would sit on my bus i have lovell springs and they seem to have lifted it significantly my springs were looking pretty sad so not sure how much. would anyone be able to tell me weather i will hit problems with disco steel rims i had also thought about rangie steels but i dont know if they are possible to run at all i saw one woth the old style black triangular rangie rims a month or so ago but they might have been 15s cheers in advance for any advice


John[/QUOTE]

[rick130]

I also am thinking of running this way, i am running hot dipped wolfs with 235 85 16s at the moment and would like to possibly go to 265 85 16s and was wondering how they would sit on my bus i have lovell springs and they seem to have lifted it significantly my springs were looking pretty sad so not sure how much. would anyone be able to tell me weather i will hit problems with disco steel rims i had also thought about rangie steels but i dont know if they are possible to run at all i saw one woth the old style black triangular rangie rims a month or so ago but they might have been 15s cheers in advance for any advice


John

Perhaps you mean 255/85's ?? :D

255/85's and the 6.5" HD rims work well ;)

[tonic]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Put these on about a month ago, wheels are from Uk, neg 8, just fit.

[tonic]

Hi all, as stated I am after anyone with pictures of a Defender (110 Cab chassis in particular, but any model will do) that is fitted with 265 75 16 BF Goodrich Mud terrains KM2. I am tossing up between these and the 255 85's but would just like to see how the 265's look. I am well aware of the many posts discussing the pro's con's of each but can't seem to find any pictures that clearly state the tyres are this size. I am sure the photos are there, but when I search this size the results only come up with discussion, no photos.
I have found a few photo's of the 255 setup, but anymore of these would also be greatly appreciated, just to compare.

I will be putting the tyres on Disco 1 steelies so if your's are on these rims, even better.
Thank's in advance

John


Hi John

Not KM2's but thought you might like a look, mine are Kumho.

Cheers Tony

[Loubrey]

There's pictures of my 90 with 265/75/16 KM2's fitted on "Show us your Deefers"

Cheers!

[Drover]

Looking at new shoes at the moment.

Considering going to an 8" rim, with 0 off set.

Any opinions on wether or not the size and off set of the rim will suit.

Probably will use 265/75/16.

[Loubrey]

Drover,

Offset will be fine, but on 265/75/16 you might as well stay on 7" wheels.

No real need to lose 1/2" (each side) rubber protection on your rim edge...

[Drover]

Thanks Loubrey,

I was thinking of 285/75/16 but I thought they would be far to big and would cause some rubbing issues ? Your thoughts..

I think 285/75/16 are equal to 33" ?

Cheers
Grant

[rick130]

Thanks Loubrey,

[snip]

I think 285/75/16 are equal to 33" ?

Cheers
Grant

Yes, but are a touch smaller in OD than most 255/85-16's by about 8mm or so.

[Loubrey]

Obviously guys all have their own opinion on tyres. Mine is that except for the cosmetic "tough" look of the 285, there is actually very little gain other than higher fuel consumption. Deflated sand footprint only works longitudinal and there is no benefit in being wider. There will most probably be quite a bit of rubbing as well, especially between a zero offset and your wheel arches (unless you are planning to lift as well?).

The 255/85/16 remains the best overall tyre for a Defender, but there are more strain on components and that's the reason behind LRA's position on the issue.

265/75/16 is in my opinion the best "compromise" to keep warranty happy, fit the Defender without rubbing and still find a balance between an aggressive pattern and enough blacktop grip.

[Gidget]

Seeing we have 2 years of warranty left to worry about, we opted for the 265/75. We also chose to stay with the alloys. I did have the steering stops wound in so the 235/85's would just touch on the radius arms, but it appears I am only going to have to wind them out 5mm or so to stop the new tyres touching. SO still a tighter turning circle than where the standard steering stops were when we took delivery :D

We have just done a casual 60km on the black top & a quick run along the beach :p
Very impressed, a little bit of extra road noise as expected at 60km/hr & below on the hot mix. But no increase in noise to speak of once we are above that :cool:

Looking forward to see how they pan out of the coming kilometres.

Ahhh yer, don't forget the pics, they aren't the best. But I quickly took them before we headed off to the beach earlier :D:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1223.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1214.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1217.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1224.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/1216.jpg

[Sitec]

I still think the 285's suit the Defender especially with a 2" or 3" lift at the nose. It levels the hole thing up and gets rid of that 'saggy front' look. Geared it up a bit to... the speedo is now correct! Still can't seem to be able to get those nice big pics to come up like the post below! Computers are suppose to be simple!!!

[rick130]

Here you go :D

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/42434d1326102936-chasing-photos-defenders-265-75-16-km2s-130-285s.jpg

[Sitec]

Fantastic, thanks!! Now, how'd ya do that??

[rick130]

Opened your attached image in a new window, copied the url and attached https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ tags around the outside to add it to my reply. ;)