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  1. 26th August 2011, 05:48 PM #1
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    265/75/16 tyres with 7" or 8" RIMS?

    Hi all, I'm building a Disco 1 with Flatdog flexi arches & -25 offset steel rims & 265/75/16 tyres .What size rims do I use 7" or 8"? Most tyre manufactures recommend to use 71/2" rims , I have never seen these!! Any advice/info greatly appreciated - Thanks Russell
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  2. 26th August 2011, 06:38 PM #2
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    IMHO I would use 7 inch rims.I have 265/70/16's on 7 inch alloys and they are fine.I personally like the extra bit of rubber out from the rim to protect it from rocks when off road.I also have used 33/12.5's on 8 inch rims.
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    7 is the narrowest rim you can fit them to if doing alot of hard off road work go the 7 if doing alot of hi-way go the 8 your get alot better where out of your tyres
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    I went 7" rims with 0 offset (increase of 50mm in track overall). Have run them very low in the sand and done some silly things and not had the bead roll off

    edit* I'm running 265/75r16 maxxis bighorns.
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    I have read about offsetting rims with a lot of interest but where is the best place to get them??

    Again I read about offsetting standard disco rims but I must admit I wouldn't have a clue as to where to go or who to talk to to get this done?
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    Quote Originally Posted by stuee View Post
    I went 7" rims with 0 offset (increase of 50mm in track overall). Have run them very low in the sand and done some silly things and not had the bead roll off

    edit* I'm running 265/75r16 maxxis bighorns.
    Since I cant seem to edit any more, the actual track increase is 66mm as I believe the stand rims are +33mm offset.

    As to where to buy them, I got King rims, but I think dynamica also do them. Most wheel shops should be able to get King rims.

    Some people also get the factory steel wheels cut and re-welded to their desired offset.
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