Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 16

Thread: 33's????

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    FTG "The Gateway to the Dandenongs"
    Posts
    79
    Total Downloaded
    0

    33's????

    Hi All,Just wondering if someone can set me straight on fitting 33's (285 75 16) to my 96 v8.I have a 2" susp lift and run 245 75 16 at the moment , do I need a body lift or can I go higher in susp to fit the 33's under? I will be doing aguard cut at the same time.Thanks.....

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Sunbury Victoria
    Posts
    1,133
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I went out with a guy a couple of weeks ago who had 33" with a 2" lift. He had the guards cut and flares fitted. He did say they touch slightly on flex and was going to cut the flares up a bit higher.
    Cheers, David.
    My Land Rover has made me a better Mechanic........
    D2 TD5 Manual, CDL, Detroit Rear, Truetac Front, 2" OME lift, 32" MT Tyres, ARB Bull Bar, Winch, TJM Roof Rack, Driving Lights, Dual Batteries, ARB Side Steps, Rear Draws, Uhf.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    FTG "The Gateway to the Dandenongs"
    Posts
    79
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thanks David,Just wondering if you had any idea. where about they rubbed, and how much he had cut out.? Thanks.Brett...

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Goolwa SA - but top ender forever
    Posts
    2,515
    Total Downloaded
    0
    To be rub proof and look the part you will need to get a body lift 2", flares, and cut the guards you will also need -25mm off set rims or you will have the turning circle of the titanic.

    Seriously, I have 265/75/16 I have had several brands for over 150 000 km and I am going back to a smaller size, probably 235/75/16 until I can afford to do all of the above but I am also going to go for Ashcroft heavy duty axles and 4.11 crown wheels and pinions to keep the engine in it's power band. then you will have to get your steering sorted out to make it enjoyable, I am looking at getting my hub bolt holes elongated so the caster angle can be set to optimum. I am also going to get it all engineered to be legal. When looking at an all up cost of all of the above including the engineering I am looking at 5 to 7k for the upgrade.

    I'm not trying to put you off but just spelling out the reality of a insurance passed set of modifications, as I said I am going to do the above once the $$ are spare and cant wait to tell you the truth. The above cost for me also includes a fair bit of labour as I no longer have the access to a workshop.

    of course with all of that I am also going to go for 35's

    then an Eaton 112 super charger

    but if you choose to do it, do it properly and you will never regret it.
    Last edited by blitz; 19th May 2010 at 07:52 PM. Reason: spelling of a neandertal

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Sunbury Victoria
    Posts
    1,133
    Total Downloaded
    0
    PM sent.
    Cheers, David.
    My Land Rover has made me a better Mechanic........
    D2 TD5 Manual, CDL, Detroit Rear, Truetac Front, 2" OME lift, 32" MT Tyres, ARB Bull Bar, Winch, TJM Roof Rack, Driving Lights, Dual Batteries, ARB Side Steps, Rear Draws, Uhf.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    JUST NORTH OF COFFS HARBOUR NSW
    Posts
    4,178
    Total Downloaded
    0
    With a propper guard cut and flexi flares a 2'' lift should be alright and if the tyres still rub you could fit some 1'' spacers or so under the springs for a bit of extra hight

    TIM.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Moruya Heads/Sth. Coast, NSW
    Posts
    6,532
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I have 33x12.5x15's on my 94 Disco, it has a 2" spring lift and cutout guards with flares fitted, don't have a problem with rubbing, Regards Frank.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Wheelers Hill, Vic
    Posts
    380
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Tank View Post
    I have 33x12.5x15's on my 94 Disco, it has a 2" spring lift and cutout guards with flares fitted, don't have a problem with rubbing, Regards Frank.
    was that on offset rims?

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Moruya Heads/Sth. Coast, NSW
    Posts
    6,532
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by robzilla View Post
    was that on offset rims?
    I don't know what, if any offset my wheels have, just measured from surface where wheel nuts tighten to, to the outside edge of rim, 100mm, if you go to Gallery and then Tank you will see some pics of my Disco, Regards Frank.

  10. #10
    DiscoMick Guest
    Blitz, did you have to cut the guards to fit 265/75/16s?

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!