What size tyres for 2012 130?

[MIDDO]

I know this has been asked before, but I cannot find exactly what is the max size tyres I can fit to 130 Puma WITHOUT lifting or rubbing guards in any way.
I am looking at muddies unsure of brand, which at the moment is irrelevant, as I would like to know max size and width first.

Any information is appreciated, thank you

MIDDO

[juddy]

Cals your man for larger tyres on 130's.

[n plus one]

I know this has been asked before, but I cannot find exactly what is the max size tyres I can fit to 130 Puma WITHOUT lifting or rubbing guards in any way.
I am looking at muddies unsure of brand, which at the moment is irrelevant, as I would like to know max size and width first.

Any information is appreciated, thank you

MIDDO

By my reckoning 255/85s should work on stock rims, 285/75s are also do-able, with the correct offset rims.

[newhue]

235/85/16 = 32", your standard 7.5x16 are 31".

you will have wolf rims with 0 offset, so 255/85/16 or 33" with rub slightly on you control arms under full lock or with a bit of articulation. Given on just about every occasion I can think of, full lock or good articulation is under 10klm p/h the rubbing doesn't really matter. But they will rub.

[rick130]

235/85/16 = 32", your standard 7.5x16 are 31".

you will have wolf rims with 0 offset, so 255/85/16 or 33" with rub slightly on you control arms under full lock or with a bit of articulation. Given on just about every occasion I can think of, full lock or good articulation is under 10klm p/h the rubbing doesn't really matter. But they will rub.

I've never had any rubbing after three sets of 255/85's and the HD rims under articulation, just on the front radius arms at full lock as I have the stops set pretty finely.
Bear in mind it's a Tdi and lifted in the front, but the basic suspension design is identical.

[frantic]

I have 255/85 r16 maxxis bighorns but also suspension mods. They just touch/brush the rear spring mount when fully compressed. I have an 02 110 def wagon with boost alloys. There are 2 types of m/t in that size, BFG and maxxis bighorn, i think coopers do an a/t. the maxxis have been good so far with a bit of harder tracks as well as daily drive for 25,000k's, only hole I got was from a screw some kid put under the tyre at the shops:mad:

[n plus one]

235/85/16 = 32", your standard 7.5x16 are 31".

you will have wolf rims with 0 offset, so 255/85/16 or 33" with rub slightly on you control arms under full lock or with a bit of articulation. Given on just about every occasion I can think of, full lock or good articulation is under 10klm p/h the rubbing doesn't really matter. But they will rub.

I was of the understanding that Wolf rims were positive 20.6mm offset?

[rick130]

I was of the understanding that Wolf rims were positive 20.6mm offset?

Yep.

[newhue]

Hmmm I stand corrected. I should have called control arms radius arms. And I got 0 offset regarding wolf rims from AULRO. sorry.

[BenN]

same question, but on a 2006 td5 with boosts, what would be the max size without spacers?

[cal415]

285-75-16 - in my opinion is the best size for a defender, not to big, not to wide, good overall size and pretty much brings the speedo to the right spot too!

255's are to narrow and wallow around a bit on the road but great off road, 265s are good but are a little small on a defender in my opinion, 235s handle similar to the 255s but not quite as wallowy on road, and 7.50x16s seem good off road but of the ones i have tried are not great on road or on sand. I have tried all these sizes and several others in many brands on Discos, 110s and my 130 and by far i like the 285 the most.

Best on 0 offset or neg 25(will definetly need flares extended) 16x8s - they look great too
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1224.jpg

[cal415]

Normal ride height - that last pic was with the suspension extended for testing purpose
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/628.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/629.jpg

And if you want to go crazy with it, you can fit some 37-38in tyres to a defender without to much mods
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/630.jpg

[rick130]

285-75-16 - in my opinion is the best size for a defender, not to big, not to wide, good overall size and pretty much brings the speedo to the right spot too!

255's are to narrow and wallow around a bit on the road but great off road

[snip]

Slunnie has said the same thing re his Disco, and bear in mind I've never used 285/75's, only three sets of 255/85's but I've never had a problem with the tyres moving around and I punt pretty hard on road. (ex-race driver :angel:)

I also have no anti-roll bars and a fairly soft setup for 130, so that may make a difference too.

[chook73]

285-75-16 - in my opinion is the best size for a defender, not to big, not to wide, good overall size and pretty much brings the speedo to the right spot too!

255's are to narrow and wallow around a bit on the road but great off road, 265s are good but are a little small on a defender in my opinion, 235s handle similar to the 255s but not quite as wallowy on road, and 7.50x16s seem good off road but of the ones i have tried are not great on road or on sand. I have tried all these sizes and several others in many brands on Discos, 110s and my 130 and by far i like the 285 the most.

Best on 0 offset or neg 25(will definetly need flares extended) 16x8s - they look great too
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1224.jpg

Hey Cal what Rims are you running with the neg 25 offset?

[cal415]

They are 16x8 Dynamics, i am actually chasing some -25 alloys, but havnt had any luck, but there is one company making 16x8 0 offset in a nice looking wheel now, i am also chasing 17x8 steel rims in -25 if anyone knows where i can find some.

[chook73]

They are 16x8 Dynamics, i am actually chasing some -25 alloys, but havnt had any luck, but there is one company making 16x8 0 offset in a nice looking wheel now, i am also chasing 17x8 steel rims in -25 if anyone knows where i can find some.

Are you not happy with the steels or just want the alloy look?

[cal415]

I am fairly happy with them durability wise, i would prefer the alloys for looks but ive also had some issues with some steel wheels being out of spec off the shelf