265 60 18 will they fit on a d2

[Des]

Hi all, Can some one tell me if a set of 265/60/18 will fit under my d2 without hitting the guards? There are not many options when it comes to the original size 255/55/18. I'm looking for an AT tyre. Have thought about a smaller rim tyre set up, any suggestions?
Thanks
Ps no lift only standard suspension. Standard air bag rear if that makes a difference.

[Eevo]

ive got 285/60/R18 on my D2.

also has a 2inch lift if that makes a difference.

[Slunnie]

According to Wim van Doorst's Disco tyre guide, they will fit no problems.

Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands (http://www.clifton.nl/index.html'tyresizes.html)

[Des]

Thanks Slunnie and Eevo,

Eevo i think the 2 inch lift will make a difference.

Slunnie thanks for pointing me to the report.

The tyre place is happy to do a trial fitment to see if anything is going to get in the way. Didn't want to waste their time.

Thanks

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands (http://www.clifton.nl/index.html'tyresizes.html)

Great link Slunnie:cool::cool:

[Slunnie]

Great link Slunnie:cool::cool:

Wim developed it probably 10 years ago when 33's were massive and exceptional, and Greg Davis in the US had totally blown everybody away by cutting 35's in. It was the most awesome and comprehensive tyre fitment guide for Disco2's back then, and I think it still is. Everybody knows about his CalVIN which tells you all about your car based on its VIN number, but the Disco2 tyre guide seems to be his best kept secret these days.

[scottf1973]

I fitted a set of 265 60 R18s on my Disco 2 last year and have no problem with rubbing.
The fronts sometimes just touch on full lock but not enough to worry about.
My D2 is just below standard height, I just fitted a bar that brought it down a couple of mm. :)
Scott

[Des]

Hi Scottf1973,

Good to hear. What tyre did you go with?

[brougham]

good to hear, as i need some new rubber and struggling to find decent 4x4 tyres in 255/55/R18. i have a mate at Bridgestone that can get me the new 697's in 265/60 R18's cheaply, but had to see if they fitted.

[Des]

Hi Brougham ,

I was looking at those as well. I think they were $444 a corner.

Mickey Thompson STZ were $409 a corner

Cooper AT3 were $400 a corner

So i have a choice to make. Not sure yet which ones.

[brougham]

I have Cooper HT Plus in at the moment and they are awesome. Too bad they've stopped making them.

My mate can get me the D697's cheap. I should be getting pricing tomorrow.

If they're too pricey then I might look at buying 16" steel rims as a 2nd set.

[ballbag]

Cooper AT3 in 265 60 18 on stock springs. Misses the front bumper by the proverbial bee's d***.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/ballbag-albums-ballbag-picture4197-img-2353.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/ballbag-albums-ballbag-picture4196-img-2352.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/ballbag-albums-ballbag-picture4195-img-2351.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/ballbag-albums-ballbag-picture4194-img-2350.jpg

[Des]

Thanks for the pics ballbag.
Have you been off road with them yet?
They do fill the guards.

[ballbag]

Yeah Des, I don't do anything too outrageous but have had no issues at all. Had it in sill-deep ruts and mud holes, had a wheel in the air here and there, a little rock hopping, no rubbing. Seems the clearance in the guards is pretty good in these trucks.

Top pic is probably the best indication. The last three are on an uneven surface, all three with the truck in the same position. Note the reciprocal wheel positions for each axle.

[TD50WA]

Hey ballbag, what rims are those please mate.

Cheers
Kev

[brougham]

Hi Brougham ,

I was looking at those as well. I think they were $444 a corner.

Mickey Thompson STZ were $409 a corner

Cooper AT3 were $400 a corner

So i have a choice to make. Not sure yet which ones.

My price - $339ea. Nice..except new diameter is too large to be legal in WA over plated tyre size.

I can get 245/70/R16 for only $240ea and then 16" alloys for $100ea. Gives me better turning circle plus cheaper, plus much cheaper next tyre change, plus spare set of wheels too.

[ballbag]

Hey ballbag, what rims are those please mate.

Cheers
Kev

Kev, brand is Starcorp but I don't know the model, sorry. They were on it when I bought it.

[scottf1973]

Des,
sorry I did not answer earlier. I just stumbled across this post from earlier in the year.
I went with Yokohama Geolander ATS's.
They only came in sets of 4 so I also purchased a cheap Hercules tyre as a spare.
They are pretty quiet on road and reasonable off road. I have not had it any any real rough stuff though.
I picked them up off an ebay seller in Sydney for $1100 including delivery to Newcastle. I called them on a Friday afternoon and they offered me free delivery if I ordered and paid that day so it ended up about $100 cheaper than the ebay price.
I noticed that the car lagged a little bit on acceleration so I had the latest ECU map update installed - This cost me $350 including return shipping to the UK.
It made a big difference and although the torque converter comes in a bit later it holds in for longer when I decelerate and has made it much nicer to drive.

Cheers
Scott