4x4 Tyres - Needing some understanding

[Mutley]

Hey guys,

Since I've got my D1 on the road, I've found I've needed to get some new rubber on the wheels. I've currently got 235/70/16 Pirelli Scorpions on there (from what I've been told they're not to great anyway) and from what I can tell they have been stationary for a while and got either lumpy or the belts have gone a bit crappy in them.

ANYHOWS, I have an option on some new 275/70/16 Bridgestone AT's..

Was wondering whether they'd be ok or would I most likely need to get a wider rim? The rims I have a quite big and the tires dont sit out over them too much but when it comes to 4x4 tyres I'm a little wet behind the ears...

Your thoughts???

Cheers,
-Adam.

[V8Ian]

Hey guys,

Since I've got my D1 on the road, I've found I've needed to get some new rubber on the wheels. I've currently got 235/70/16 Pirelli Scorpions on there (from what I've been told they're not to great anyway) and from what I can tell they have been stationary for a while and got either lumpy or the belts have gone a bit crappy in them.

ANYHOWS, I have an option on some new 275/70/16 Bridgestone AT's..

Was wondering whether they'd be ok or would I most likely need to get a wider rim? The rims I have a quite big and the tires dont sit out over them too much but when it comes to 4x4 tyres I'm a little wet behind the ears...

Your thoughts???

Cheers,
-Adam.
How wide are the rims you have?:confused:

[Mutley]

Not sure if they're 7 or 8 - this is my dilemma - I couldn't see any markings on these mag wheels that came with the car to identify this, hence asking for a little guidance....

Cheers,
-a.

[V8Ian]

Are they genuine LR alloys?

[Sleepy]

We probably need to know your intentions.


Bitumen?
Mud up to the doors?
Sand?
Trip to central oz?
etc etc etc


Post up a pic - if they are originals someone here will be able to tell you the width.

[Scouse]

and how modified your Disco is too.

275/70/16s are quite big & will not fit on a standard D1 without a lot of cutting. I dare say they'd be very tight even with a 2" lift.

[Mutley]

No they're not Genuine alloys - but I think Scouse has just answered my question.

Cheers all for your help.

-Adam.