View Full Version : 225/95/R16 Anyone tried them?
gng1
6th October 2018, 10:17 PM
After once getting beached on top of one of the sand dunes during a recent crossing of the Simpson Desert (on completely stock suspension and tyres, 2013 110), we found ourselves parked next to a NT government Land cruiser in Alice Springs that had enormous tall thin tyres which made the Cruiser seem high compared to the deefer on what appeared to be normal suspensions for both vehicles. They seem to be a 33 inch tyre but slightly less wide than the stock 235/85/16 tyres rather than wider as would normally be the case with getting 33s. It seems Toyota is putting them on new vehicles, at least in the Territory. Got me wondering if anyone has tried putting 225/95/16 on their Defender or would know if they would work on boost alloys?
timax
7th October 2018, 12:34 AM
Just checked and you will gain 14mm in ride height.
My guess is that you will get a much longer footprint once aired down for the sand.
That size seems to be popular in the desert areas of the world.
Plutei
7th October 2018, 08:52 AM
I didn't know this size existed but am definitely going to try these out as I'd love a slightly taller tyre on the stock 5.5J steelies. And even better the Dueler D697 is available in this size!
micksta1973
7th October 2018, 12:07 PM
The internet tells me it is the metric version of a 7.50r 16, which is slightly bigger (OD) than a 235/85.
Red90
7th October 2018, 12:28 PM
Nope 7.50x16 are the same diameter as a 235. 31.7”. Their metric designation would be 210/95R16.
dromader driver
7th October 2018, 01:12 PM
Well, I went to pick up a set of road slippers from a tojo takeoff at the tojo stealers. Got there and found they rolled out a set of 697 bridgets. Checked and they only had 697. Said really wanted the slippers but the Bridgets would do for the same price. Prob a bit cheeky. Boss didn't know they had changed from road slippers to 697 on cruisers.
Defender tray back now has a a set of 697's on white 7 inch rims. Only negative observations is that they noticably bulge wider than the tread pattern. Would be a worry in mulga country as the sidewalls look to be a bit exposed.
Running book standard pressures of 2 bar in front and 2.5 in rear. Has taken a lot of bangs and rattles out of the truck. Seem good so far and in recent wet. [thumbsupbig]
Plutei
7th October 2018, 01:20 PM
What were you running before this tyre as a point of comparison?
dromader driver
8th October 2018, 07:27 AM
What were you running before this tyre as a point of comparison?
Pirelli scorpion all terrain.they were old
gng1
10th October 2018, 02:37 PM
Well, I went to pick up a set of road slippers from a tojo takeoff at the tojo stealers. Got there and found they rolled out a set of 697 bridgets. Checked and they only had 697. Said really wanted the slippers but the Bridgets would do for the same price. Prob a bit cheeky. Boss didn't know they had changed from road slippers to 697 on cruisers.
Defender tray back now has a a set of 697's on white 7 inch rims. Only negative observations is that they noticably bulge wider than the tread pattern. Would be a worry in mulga country as the sidewalls look to be a bit exposed.
Running book standard pressures of 2 bar in front and 2.5 in rear. Has taken a lot of bangs and rattles out of the truck. Seem good so far and in recent wet. [thumbsupbig]
Thanks for this. Bridgestone say rim width from 5.5” to 7”. Interestingly I pic I saw of Dunlops online show that they have a imprint “do not fit to 6.5” rim” on them.
Do you have standard height suspension? I guess your white rims might have a different offset to boost alloys? I’m trying to work out if I could fit these without a lift and without the problems with rubbing on steering lock associated with going wider.
dromader driver
10th October 2018, 03:09 PM
Thanks for this. Bridgestone say rim width from 5.5” to 7”. Interestingly I pic I saw of Dunlops online show that they have a imprint “do not fit to 6.5” rim” on them.
Do you have standard height suspension? I guess your white rims might have a different offset to boost alloys? I’m trying to work out if I could fit these without a lift and without the problems with rubbing on steering lock associated with going wider.
As far as I know standard offset rims and the 225/95 tyres are only marginally bigger than 7.50r16 or 235/85. found an online table and checked the diameter when looking at the road slippers.
dia 805 vs 833 mm
I think the comment you saw was do not fit to 16.5 inch rims which is correct.
Plutei
10th October 2018, 03:20 PM
What's a take-off? I'm keen to try pick up a set for cheap if possible but Toyota dealerships wouldn't normally just have these lying around would they?
Also, I'm in Sydney and looking on gumtree it appears these are all concentrated in QLD & WA.
dromader driver
10th October 2018, 08:24 PM
What's a take-off? I'm keen to try pick up a set for cheap if possible but Toyota dealerships wouldn't normally just have these lying around would they?
Also, I'm in Sydney and looking on gumtree it appears these are all concentrated in QLD & WA.
You can talk to the local tojo dealers and watch gumtree and the facebook marketplace. Prices vary from $50 to $170 per tyre. haggle if you don't need the rim.
DiscoClax
10th October 2018, 09:14 PM
A take off is an essentially new tyre (in this case) taken off a new rim on a new car because the new owner wanted something different fitted. Basically new, but used = cheaper but like new (delivery kms).
Plutei
10th October 2018, 09:20 PM
Thanks for the info guys, now just got to wear down the 235/85s
gng1
11th October 2018, 08:49 AM
As far as I know standard offset rims and the 225/95 tyres are only marginally bigger than 7.50r16 or 235/85. found an online table and checked the diameter when looking at the road slippers.
dia 805 vs 833 mm
I think the comment you saw was do not fit to 16.5 inch rims which is correct.
So it does! Duh! Sorry, mixing myself up re rim size. Have you had any lift or do the 225s fit nicely with standard height? Or is this a dumb question? Any rubbing at full lock, etc.?
dromader driver
11th October 2018, 12:55 PM
So it does! Duh! Sorry, mixing myself up re rim size. Have you had any lift or do the 225s fit nicely with standard height? Or is this a dumb question? Any rubbing at full lock, etc.?
No lift standard height . No indication of rubbing whilst doing stuff on 5 acres.
dromader driver
16th October 2018, 11:32 PM
For those that were looking there is a lot for sale in Canberra. Search in facebook marketplace for the tyre size.
No I don't have shares in the company.
cheers
67hardtop
17th October 2018, 09:39 AM
I just went to a local toyota dealer on Monday. They have heaps of 225 95 16 tyres on rims. They want $800+ for a set of 5 only. They would have 10 plus sets of 5 there. I seen 3 only 750 16 road grippers. The manager said he'd call me about them on Tuesday. I didn't hear from him, and going by his attitude, i didn't think i would.
Landiexplore
18th January 2019, 03:36 PM
Anyone got pictures of this size fitted to a stock 110? Looking at picking up some take offs from a Tojo 76. Do they fit without any issues?
dromader driver
19th January 2019, 04:38 PM
fitted bridgets to replaced scorpions. no issues after fiddling with pressures
Landiexplore
27th January 2019, 04:34 PM
fitted bridgets to replaced scorpions. no issues after fiddling with pressures
Thanks for the feedback. So was the sidewall bulging gone with 36psi (2.5bar) in the tyres or is it still noticeable?
dromader driver
7th May 2019, 10:32 PM
no noticeable bulging with 2.5 bar.
one thing noticed in recent heavy rain was the considerable amount of spray coming off them to the extent couldn't see the traffic behind at night in mirrors.
have obtained some anti spray truck mud flaps so going to try them for spray reduction. Spray really did make it hard to see changing lanes.
W&KO
17th September 2020, 10:42 AM
Bump for Rob
Robmacca
17th September 2020, 11:00 AM
Guys... Anymore up-to-date information on these tyres on the 110 Def (ie: Performance - pro's/con's)?
I assume u can still fit then to the std OEM 7" rim?
Dorian
21st September 2020, 08:50 AM
Guys... Anymore up-to-date information on these tyres on the 110 Def (ie: Performance - pro's/con's)?
I assume u can still fit then to the std OEM 7" rim?
Hi Rob,
I've got them on my MY13, standard rims and have run about 40K on them so far.
They are heaps quieter than the original Continentals.
As per previous posts, they bulge a fair bit below 36psi, but the highway ride is noticeably smoother at 38/ 40 psi than the Continentals.
I have mostly used them on sand and seem to be able to get everywhere at 25 / 27 psi that I used to have to go 20 / 22 with the Continentals.
Not sure i'd want to be on stony ground with them that low though.
Cheers Glen
Plutei
21st September 2020, 04:49 PM
I have mostly used them on sand and seem to be able to get everywhere at 25 / 27 psi that I used to have to go 20 / 22 with the Continentals.
Not sure i'd want to be on stony ground with them that low though.
Why wouldn't you want them that low on stony ground?
Dorian
22nd September 2020, 08:07 AM
Why wouldn't you want them that low on stony ground?
At less than 25psi, the sidewalls bulge so much they are almost in contact with the road. It's great for sand as it gives the tyre a sort of "V" entry into the softer sand, but I think on stony ground the side walls would take a few hits.
However I am yet to test that theory.
Regards Glen
Robmacca
22nd September 2020, 01:49 PM
Hi Rob,
I've got them on my MY13, standard rims and have run about 40K on them so far.
They are heaps quieter than the original Continentals.
As per previous posts, they bulge a fair bit below 36psi, but the highway ride is noticeably smoother at 38/ 40 psi than the Continentals.
I have mostly used them on sand and seem to be able to get everywhere at 25 / 27 psi that I used to have to go 20 / 22 with the Continentals.
Not sure i'd want to be on stony ground with them that low though.
Cheers Glen
Cool... what brand/make of tyre have u been using?
Dorian
23rd September 2020, 08:23 AM
Cool... what brand/make of tyre have u been using?
Hi Rob
As far as I am aware Bridgestone are the only people to make this size.
These are the tyres I am using https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/dueler-at-d697.
They do a 7.5R16 in the 604V duellers that would almost be the same size.
On my previous D2 I had a set of Coopers that were 215/95(90?)/R16 70% AT. (Or at least that what I remember them at), but coopers don't have anything like this now.
Pity, because on sand the D2 was just great with them.
Regards Glen
Dorian
23rd September 2020, 08:29 AM
Cool... what brand/make of tyre have u been using?
Hi Rob,
As far as I am aware Bridgestone are the only people to make this size.
These are the tyres I am using Bridgestone Dueler A/T D697 – Bridgestone Tyres (https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/dueler-at-d697)
They do a 7.5R16 in the 604V duellers that would almost be the same size.
On my previous D2 I had a set of Coopers that were 215/95(90?)/R16 70% AT. (Or at least that what I remember them at), but coopers don't have anything like this now.
Pity, because on sand the D2 was just great with them.
Regards Glen
Robmacca
23rd September 2020, 09:25 AM
Hi Rob,
As far as I am aware Bridgestone are the only people to make this size.
These are the tyres I am using Bridgestone Dueler A/T D697 – Bridgestone Tyres (https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/dueler-at-d697)
They do a 7.5R16 in the 604V duellers that would almost be the same size.
On my previous D2 I had a set of Coopers that were 215/95(90?)/R16 70% AT. (Or at least that what I remember them at), but coopers don't have anything like this now.
Pity, because on sand the D2 was just great with them.
Regards Glen
Cheers for that... I thought Dunlop still make the Road Gripper in that size but I haven't confirmed it
dromader driver
24th September 2020, 04:28 PM
Other suppliers for 225/95r16 include dunlop with qualifiers and road grippers. If you want to try them get a set of takeoffs from an imported tojo. Seems to be standard fit for troopies etc that are imported. \\
Something must have happened as the BJ website has come down about $70 per tyre for the bridgets.
heaps on gumtree[bigsmile1]
Robmacca have set on my Defa near samford if you want a look. It is off the road with an electrical fault and Im too busy at work.
Robmacca
24th September 2020, 06:12 PM
Other suppliers for 225/95r16 include dunlop with qualifiers and road grippers. If you want to try them get a set of takeoffs from an imported tojo. Seems to be standard fit for troopies etc that are imported. \\
Something must have happened as the BJ website has come down about $70 per tyre for the bridgets.
heaps on gumtree[bigsmile1]
Robmacca have set on my Defa near samford if you want a look. It is off the road with an electrical fault and Im too busy at work.
PM Sent
ezyrama
29th September 2020, 12:20 PM
I got offered a set of these for my 2a Ute. The local Energex boys swap them for something wider saying they are no good for what they do (their not paying for it). The tyre guys said $100 each fitted
Robmacca
30th September 2020, 06:37 PM
I got offered a set of these for my 2a Ute. The local Energex boys swap them for something wider saying they are no good for what they do (their not paying for it). The tyre guys said $100 each fitted
What brand of tyre? H/T or A/T?
ezyrama
2nd October 2020, 07:01 PM
What brand of tyre? H/T or A/T?
They were AT’s Rob. The standard ones that come on the Toyota 79 series. Bridgestone Duelers maybe??
Plutei
3rd February 2021, 06:26 PM
Just replaced my totally worn out 235/85R16 tyres with 225/95R16.
Speedo has gone from 9% out to 3% out.
Did some wet driving but wasn't pushing it as I had passengers. Still, can't imagine they'd be worse than the horrid cheapos I had before
Robmacca
3rd February 2021, 08:58 PM
Just replaced my totally worn out 235/85R16 tyres with 225/95R16.
Speedo has gone from 9% out to 3% out.
Did some wet driving but wasn't pushing it as I had passengers. Still, can't imagine they'd be worse than the horrid cheapos I had before
Are they brand new or 2nd hand? What brand are they? Be interested to hear your long term thoughts of them....
Plutei
4th February 2021, 09:06 AM
Second hand but less than 1000kms, Bridgestone D697, Gumtree find, listed for $150 per tyre and rim, paid $120 for each tyre and rim. Could probably have pushed even cheaper as when I picked them up he mentioned there was no market for them but I needed one in a hurry to replace my spare. Then had to add $40 per tyre for fitting.
Going over landing in winter, will update after that.
Gav 110
7th April 2021, 07:09 PM
Just replaced the 235/85 r16 Continentals on the 110
$100 each + $30 fitting
3 x duellers and 3 x road grippers (duellers on the front and grippers on the back until rotation, spare for each)
Fitted to original 110 wheels
2020 manufactured
Saving for some 255/85 muddies so a bargain to keep the old girl on the road for trips to the farm
45 psi for a start, Steering feels lighter, no real noticeable ride harshness, speedo almost on the dot (255/85 put in on the mark)
Maybe taking it down south with the camper this weekend so will keep posted on fuel economy (what’s economic about the v8) and hopefully hit some soft sand (and hopefully not get bogged)
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Gav
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8th April 2021, 07:19 AM
I have been quoted $140 per tyre, inc. a new tube and fitting down here in Canberra. That was for the 225/95 Road Grippers.
Was going to go ahead with that with some 110 rims I had laying around, but ending up finding some near new 235/85 Bridgestone Dueller M/T's.
I'm still keen to give the Road Grippers a run, just need to find another set defender wheels [bigwhistle]
Gav 110
8th April 2021, 08:00 AM
Tyres fitter reckoned they would have done onto the disco 1 rims, so maybe easier to find a set of these
For the price of these tyres it’s well worth it to have them as a spare set and save the muddies for when required [emoji481][emoji481][emoji481]
Gav 110
12th April 2021, 07:58 PM
Just completed 1100km drive around the southwest over the weekend on the new 225/95/16 dueller fronts, gripper rears
Felt steady as ever not the road, no difference to the 235/85 continentals
Didn’t feel any rougher even though pressures were 10psi higher than the 235s
Great on the gravel, the weather changed on Sunday morning and had the rain pelting down all the way from Pemberton to Pinjarra, the rear end give way a little going through a back street roundabout in Bunbury with just under a tonne of camper pushing but the duellers grabbed when power was applied and drove away nicely (only the missus had an oh **** moment, the eldest boy and myself had a bit of a grin our faces)
Fuel economy was maybe a little better on road 23l/100k but the average was what I usually get of around 25l/100
Didn’t get a chance to take the old girl on the beach as the family wanted to visit the gnomes in gnomesville https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210412/9c075e9f4fb5f6a90ff5c9d56298f961.jpg and other touristy things (well I had to try the local brew.... at only two or three ................................ maybe four breweries)[emoji481][emoji481]
I’ll get her in the back paddock this weekend at the farm and see how they go in the soft sand (and maybe a play in the mud out the front)[emoji12][emoji12]
Overall so far, good value for Toyota throw away cheese cutters
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Gav
WombatMarshypoos
25th April 2021, 12:35 PM
I've had these for a while as well.
Noticed slightly better take off speed compared to the wrangler mud terrains, probably lees weight so less rolling resistance. They do bulge on the black sawtooth rims even at higher psi, I took photos and the wheel to tread distance is about the same on both the wranglers 235/85 and the new 225/95. So i guess what u make for in profile u lose due to the bulge.
They are bloody cheap so as everyone else has said worth it whilst u save for the expensive muddies. Next question is which muddies?
Robmacca
20th October 2021, 05:51 AM
Interesting reading... What width rim are people using? The std 7inch rim?
Just wondering when u air down offroad as to whether they would roll off the bead easier on a 7" rim than a skinner rim?
Fattima
20th October 2021, 07:24 AM
I'm running them on 6.5 rims with no issues when aired down.
Gav 110
20th October 2021, 08:00 AM
Interesting reading... What width rim are people using? The std 7inch rim?
Just wondering when u air down offroad as to whether they would roll off the bead easier on a 7" rim than a skinner rim?
I’m running on standard 110 rims (6.5”)
I’d check what size rims the manufacturer recommends for the tyre, I did check when I got them but the memory isn’t as good as it used to be
I air down to 20 psi on sand and don’t have a problem
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Gav
Rick
20th October 2021, 08:22 AM
I've got them on my Defender with 7" Disco 1 steel rims. Went up the Hay River Track in the Simpson earlier this year and had pressures down at around 14-15 lbs at times, no issues.
Plutei
20th October 2021, 03:01 PM
I have mine on the standard 5.5 inch tube style rim running as tubeless.
Was down to 12psi front and 20psi rear loaded for overland and driving like a lunatic through the Anne Beadell. No issues hitting ruts at an angle etc.
Gav 110
20th October 2021, 06:13 PM
I have mine on the standard 5.5 inch tube style rim running as tubeless.
Was down to 12psi front and 20psi rear loaded for overland and driving like a lunatic through the Anne Beadell. No issues hitting ruts at an angle etc.
Just had a look at my rims, same as yours, 5.5 “ tubeless rims
It is the old 15” rims that are the 6.5”
Handy to know how low you have gone without trouble
I’ve not gotten stuck so haven’t needed to go below 20psi
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Gav
Landy Red
20th October 2021, 07:06 PM
I'm running the 225 grippers on tubed wolf rims with tubes. I've found 6, dirt cheap at $90 per tyre. I reckon they are brilliant. I've also got a brand new set of 255s geos in the shed not getting used; that's how good I think they are. I run them 40psi on road and 25psi off. It is the only option for 33 inch all terrain, that fits standard rim. They look perfect. IMHO sunnies and alloys don't suit a defender. 225s are the exact same height as 285s.. but much nicer to drive on and less wear on vehicle.
I also have a Detroit. The 225s with Detroit, are much more capable than 255s or 285s muddies with standard open diff. What I'm saying is, it's cheaper, and better bang for buck, to get a Detroit and run these 225 tyres on standard rims, than get after market wheels, and 255 mud tyres and still have no locker..
I've just lined up a set of brand new take offs, this time though duelers. I plan on running this size for a long time. Out of the following sizes: 235, 265,255 and 285 that I have tried, I think 225 are hands down best size for a standard defender. They also retain the most traditional/stock look.
Landy Red
20th October 2021, 07:28 PM
Here's how they look...notice they fit up under standard flares nicely too with articulation. These are on tubed wolfs, about +20 offset. And no mud up the side!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211020/33d4543c19ec5823271b45739fa19eea.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211020/d4afaf606d0a506bcfeae8644a33d845.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211020/802da86dda85ed6a171be2ad6a561819.jpg
Robmacca
21st October 2021, 08:35 AM
I'm running the 225 grippers on tubed wolf rims with tubes. I've found 6, dirt cheap at $90 per tyre. I reckon they are brilliant. I've also got a brand new set of 255s geos in the shed not getting used; that's how good I think they are. I run them 40psi on road and 25psi off. It is the only option for 33 inch all terrain, that fits standard rim. They look perfect. IMHO sunnies and alloys don't suit a defender. 225s are the exact same height as 285s.. but much nicer to drive on and less wear on vehicle.
I also have a Detroit. The 225s with Detroit, are much more capable than 255s or 285s muddies with standard open diff. What I'm saying is, it's cheaper, and better bang for buck, to get a Detroit and run these 225 tyres on standard rims, than get after market wheels, and 255 mud tyres and still have no locker..
I've just lined up a set of brand new take offs, this time though duelers. I plan on running this size for a long time. Out of the following sizes: 235, 265,255 and 285 that I have tried, I think 225 are hands down best size for a standard defender. They also retain the most traditional/stock look.
That's good to know but for me I do not want to be running tubes as that brings back too many bad memories from early days of me running split rims and tube tyres...
Great to hear that they go that well and the benefits of a Detroit rear...
If I go this path, I'll be putting them on the standard 7" Disco steel rims or Alloy rims that I have in the shed... MY main concern though with that width of rim is when aired down, that u have a greater chance of rolling the tyre off the bead/rim...
Robmacca
21st October 2021, 08:42 AM
I've got them on my Defender with 7" Disco 1 steel rims. Went up the Hay River Track in the Simpson earlier this year and had pressures down at around 14-15 lbs at times, no issues.
So u have experienced no issues at low pressures of the bead coming away from the rim? What about when driving those more rutted tracks where the sidewall is pushing up against the ruts on difficult tracks? This is where I'm thinking u may have troubles of the tyre coming away from the bead more easily as the 225 tyre is roughly only 1.5" wider than the rim itself...
Landy Red
21st October 2021, 01:23 PM
The wolfs are 6.5 inch so bugger all difference really. I did have them on tubeless wolfs and took them to 18psi. A mate runs that set up and said he went to 10 and they were like caterpillar tracks! Honestly though I don't reckon that really low pressures are needed, because such a high tyre profile (95), means that as your air down the benefit of a longer contact patch is achieved more quickly (i.e without letting out as much air.) So, by going to 20, a lot of benefit in traction is achieved..where's I reckon a smaller profile, say a 75 series tyre would need to be let down more to achieve the same increase in contact patch. Would be interesting to test this theory!?
I've got tubless wolfs with 255 tyres sitting in the shed, supposedly for tougher tracks, but then these 225s are just so surprisingly capable and they so skinny they aren't touching sides if ruts! Anyway, I'll probably sell the 255s and run the 225s on the tubless rims, but for now, with the driving I'm doing currently, tubes are fine.
That's good to know but for me I do not want to be running tubes as that brings back too many bad memories from early days of me running split rims and tube tyres...
Great to hear that they go that well and the benefits of a Detroit rear...
If I go this path, I'll be putting them on the standard 7" Disco steel rims or Alloy rims that I have in the shed... MY main concern though with that width of rim is when aired down, that u have a greater chance of rolling the tyre off the bead/rim...
Landiexplore
25th December 2021, 07:47 AM
So u have experienced no issues at low pressures of the bead coming away from the rim? What about when driving those more rutted tracks where the sidewall is pushing up against the ruts on difficult tracks? This is where I'm thinking u may have troubles of the tyre coming away from the bead more easily as the 225 tyre is roughly only 1.5" wider than the rim itself...
The maximum rim width suitable for the 225/95R16 would likely be 7.0 inches (rim range of 5.5 - 7.0) considering a 235/85R16 can safely be fitted to a maximum rim width of 7.5 inches (rim range of 6.0 - 7.5).
Joelholmesy
10th November 2023, 08:20 PM
Hi mate not sure whether this is an active convo but would these 225/95 r16 fit on my standard series 3 steels?? Currently it's got 7.5 16s on and I need new ones but a slightly newer wheel. Hope you can help!
V8Ian
10th November 2023, 09:24 PM
The thread's five years old, with the last post previous to yours, two years old, however your revival will probably reignite the conversation.
Red90
11th November 2023, 06:10 AM
Hi mate not sure whether this is an active convo but would these 225/95 r16 fit on my standard series 3 steels?? Currently it's got 7.5 16s on and I need new ones but a slightly newer wheel. Hope you can help!
Sure. A little taller and a little wider.
Gippslander
12th November 2023, 06:37 AM
We are running the Toyota take offs on two vehicles, my daughters Series 3 Stage one and my Series 2A both vehicles are 109”. The V8 handles it no problem, we have taken it on some long trips and there seems to be no issues (15,000 kilometres so far).The Series 2A has only completed 700 or so miles so far, it does increase the height and I have noticed a difference regarding ratio. The Series 2A is a four cylinder petrol and as such doesn’t have the same power but it does seem to handle it ok.
Overland roamer
7th August 2024, 04:27 AM
Just noticed the new AT3 is available in 225/95R16 118S. Comes with a 3 ply sidewall.
Is anyone running this tyre yet?
According to the specs sheet, they are approved for a rim width of 6 - 7 inches.
https://toyotires.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/public/brochures/Toyo%20Data%20Sheet_WEB_Open%20Country%20AT3_D4.pd f
Colmoore
7th August 2024, 11:13 AM
I’m running them on standard D2 rims and they seem; my car has a 2” lift.
Only done some mild off roading, they scrubbed a little at full articulation but nothing to worry about.
Good on road, wet and dry.
For the price, I rate them [emoji106]
Overland roamer
8th August 2024, 04:46 AM
I’m running them on standard D2 rims and they seem; my car has a 2” lift.
Only done some mild off roading, they scrubbed a little at full articulation but nothing to worry about.
Good on road, wet and dry.
For the price, I rate them [emoji106]
Do you have any pictures of them fitted up?
Colmoore
8th August 2024, 06:20 AM
Check out the thread from last week, ‘D2 tyres - will they fit?’ Pics there [emoji106]
W&KO
8th August 2024, 06:36 AM
Do you have any pictures of them fitted up?
I was keen to see as well
D2 Tyres - will they fit?
D2 Tyres - will they fit? (https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic'share_fid=669&share_tid=300106&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaulro%2Ecom%2Fafvb%2Fshowt hread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D300106&share_type=t&link_source=app)
Overland roamer
8th August 2024, 08:07 AM
Check out the thread from last week, ‘D2 tyres - will they fit?’ Pics there [emoji106]
Cheers, they look great.
Will be interesting to see how they go for you.
Overland roamer
8th August 2024, 08:08 AM
I was keen to see as well
D2 Tyres - will they fit?
D2 Tyres - will they fit? (https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic'share_fid=669&share_tid=300106&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaulro%2Ecom%2Fafvb%2Fshowt hread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D300106&share_type=t&link_source=app)
Thanks for that [smilebigeye]
Colmoore
8th August 2024, 08:23 AM
The D2 is definitely a bit more doughy and slower off the mark and of course the speedo’s out, with the bigger tyres but that’s par for the course.
This is my 1st Disco, (I’ve had a few Defenders) and I think there’s a little wiring mod that gets the td5 off the line quicker, so I must get around to doing that.
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