Yet another tyre Q re 265/75 16 on 130

[POD]

Is anyine running 265/75 R16 tyres on a defender, if so, what wheel offset etc and any fouling problems?
I'm looking to upgrade to something different to my 7.50/16 tyres for both the general high-country use and a Kimberley trip next year.
Unfortunately I'm going to have to lift the box setup on the 130 a few inches to do this, as the tyres already rub on the underside of it when articulating. Just wondering if these tyres are going to be suitable.

[jimr1]

G'day pod , I run 265x75x16s on my 110 wagon . This is the second set that I've had . I first put them on Disco rims , I thought they were fine , then I noticed after an off rd. trip they had been rubbing on the upper spring cups on the rear wearing the inside of the tyre , So I brought a set of 20mm offsets ,and fixed the problem , also gives wider track , It cost a bit , but I am very pleased I went down that rd. Also to add they just come inside the guards keeping It legal . cheers jimr1 :)

[redrovertdi]

Im on my 4th set of 265/75/16 on my 110, yes they touch the top of the rear spring mount and rub the paint off but thats only at full articulation so no damage, im on disco alloys

[Samblers]

This rubbing has been discussed on the other tyre thread – what does one have to be doing to achieve ‘full articulation’? Presume this would be at v low speeds and therefore how much of a problem is it?

The nobbles on the side of my KM2’s are pretty aggressive!

[n plus one]

This rubbing has been discussed on the other tyre thread – what does one have to be doing to achieve ‘full articulation’? Presume this would be at v low speeds and therefore how much of a problem is it?

The nobbles on the side of my KM2’s are pretty aggressive!

Yep, it's basically a low-range issue and does little to no damage (to your tyres or the truck).

[Bush65]

It is probably why 265/75R16 are an option on Defender 90's but not on the 110 or 130 with their larger diameter rear springs.

If the tyres rub anywhere it will not comply with the ADR's, so Land Rover can't put 265/75R16's on the 110 or 130.

[POD]

Thanks for the replies; I plan to use disco steel rims but I'll be modifying the offset, from what I've read elsewhere on here zero offset seems to be the go, so that should reduce the inside rubbing.

[TonyC]

Thanks for the replies; I plan to use disco steel rims but I'll be modifying the offset, from what I've read elsewhere on here zero offset seems to be the go, so that should reduce the inside rubbing.

Pod,
Are you aware that Disco 1 steelies don't have the load rating for a 130?

Tony

[chook73]

I ran them for a long time with 0 offset rims and no rubbing so you should be fine.

[POD]

Pod,
Are you aware that Disco 1 steelies don't have the load rating for a 130?

Tony

Yes I'm aware they are not rated for the GVM of the 130, but would think there is no way I will ever run my vehicle at anything close to GVM.

[Steve A]

My 130 runs King 16x8 steel rims and 265/75 AT's for road use. Not sure of the off set but the tires sit just inside the front flare and just outside the rear guard (no flare). I keep my factory wolf rims and MT/R's for offroad.

[300tdfly]

Gday, ive been running king wheels on my 110 for a few years now a.d have had no issues. They dont rub anywhere and sit just flush with the factory flares. Look the part, and at 1200kg rated each (i guess its stamped by.someone.sorta switched on.....) Thier easy at 110 bucks each

[ugu80]

Yes I'm aware they are not rated for the GVM of the 130, but would think there is no way I will ever run my vehicle at anything close to GVM.

Afraid its not what you run. Insurance will be a problem and I know at least a couple of cops who will defect you off the road for having lower than rated wheels.