Depends on wheel off set, I have always run 235/85 on my D1, slightly taller, 32 inch, 2 inch spring lift, no body lift ( illegal in all states) and a slight camel cut.
A tall skinny tire works better than a wider tyre IMO
Hi again guys.
265x75x16 (31.64 inch) on D1 Landrover mags and a planned 2" spring lift on a 98 D1 300tdi Auto. Will it work or do I have to do a body lift??
I would appreciate any of you guys experience on this matter
Thanks - Gerry
Depends on wheel off set, I have always run 235/85 on my D1, slightly taller, 32 inch, 2 inch spring lift, no body lift ( illegal in all states) and a slight camel cut.
A tall skinny tire works better than a wider tyre IMO
Discovery 1 4.6, true trac front and rear, superior engineering arms,old tourer now bush toy
Discovery 4 3.0 HSE MY13 ECB Bull bar, winch, spot lights, aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar, duel wheel carriers, 18 tuff ant wheels 265/65/18 BFG KO2's for play
Will you keep standard diff, transmission ratios?
It will be quite sluggish on the hwy, and low low will be too high for steep descents if not.
hi gerry,
I have a 96 disco auto tdi with 2" lift and 245 x 75 tyres , which I reckon is the ducks innards....gearing is ok, you are welcome to try mine if you wish....(PM me) I am nearby in the sunny part of the south-west...
a small camel cut was required....
robbo
Hi Discomatt69
I hope I am not badly informed, but being in WA involves almost all sand driving and it seems wider tyres are the way to go to keep on top of the sand. I guess there is always a trade off in some area, so thats why I am asking what other people think and what works for them. Are you mostly sand driving or are you over East with mud and rocks and occasional sand? Also, how is your driving affected by bigger wheels on the road and off road? I have bought a 2 inch King Spring lift kit and am awaiting delivery. How did the 2 inch lift work for you and what brand did you buy and recommend? I hope I am not giving you typing cramps to answer, but if you do, then ........thanks mate.
See ya - Gerry
Hi Robbo.
Thank you for the info. I have ordered a 2" King spring lift and am waiting for delivery. Which spring kit are you using and whats your opinion of it?
So, the 245x75 (29.5") works for you and does not really affect the gearing? Thats good. I am in Albany WA and as you know this is a sandy place. Have you tried the track down and up to Dingo Beach and Bornholm Beach (Lowlands). If so, how did you go and did you have that tyre and suspension setup. I did the Dingo Beach Track in Winter and it was not too bad, but in summer it was a different kettle of fish. It was not easy in a stock standard sand surfing Landrover (complete with sand boards side steps) hahahaha. I am working on that problem!! I am going to give Bornholm a bash after I have my lift and better tyres. I know I will succeed (I own a Land Rover), but its just a matter of how much effort will be needed. Have a good day/night.
See ya around the area. (maybe you can pull me out from Bornholm hahahahaha)
Ps. I will pm you when I am on the road again with my improved D1. Maybe we can do a trip together. We have 3 Discovery's + 1 coming, 2 Pajeros and 1 colorado on our day trips. We have Diesel (300tdi td5 DMax Pajero diesel) + 1 petrol Pajero (he cops heaps hahaha)
We had a D1 with a 50mm lift. I found that 245/70/16s would fit without needing to cut the arches to avoid rubbing, but 245/75/16s would rub and needed the guards cut. Hope that helps.
On the sand issue, a wider tyre doesn't seem to float more, as people assume.
A wider tyre means a wider pile of sand builds up in front of the tyre, increasing resistance to forward progress.
I once thought wider was better, but now I think taller and narrower is the way to go.
Very happy with the 235/85/16s on my Defender, but they won't fit a D1.
I run 31's. On steep descents I notice the decreased engine braking which is not good. It is manageable but I would not go to 32's on std gearing as I think this could become unsafe - too much reliance on brakes.
On the hwy a tweaked 300tdi can manage quite ok on 31's ( same rolling dia as 245/75 16's) but again..in undulating country or towing I think 32's would make it too high and speed would be bleeding off very quickly uphill and into headwinds etc. Not fun. Just poking around in sand and not using it as a tourer it would probably be bearable?
Tyre size is not an issue for me with the V8, which is not standard, will be a different experience with a diesel (maybe I am not a D1 diesel expert)
People often assume a wider tyre is better in sand, that is actually the opposite in reality. It is the length of the tyre that is gained when deflated that gives the advantage not width.
When in soft sand the front of the tyre pushes a "wave" of sand along as you drive which increases resistance to forward momentum, the wider the tyre the wider the wave the more resistance created.
From my experience a narrow tyre works better in all situations except very soft and very deep snow, not really a issue in WA
Discovery 1 4.6, true trac front and rear, superior engineering arms,old tourer now bush toy
Discovery 4 3.0 HSE MY13 ECB Bull bar, winch, spot lights, aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar, duel wheel carriers, 18 tuff ant wheels 265/65/18 BFG KO2's for play
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