Thread: D1 Rear Arch "Camel" Cut

Done, 245/75R16's it is then!

I'll get'em fitted and then see if I need to do a bit of trimming.

With my mild off-roading I might get away with it.

I run 245/70 r16 and they only just touch on full compression. As stated a small nick is all that is required the ho hars disco has the fold and unles you no about it you can't see it. My speedo with these tyres seem to over read so i wouldn't be too concerned about it.

Different brands of tyre, of the same 245/75 spec may have different dimensions, and the more aggressive tyres the sidelugs will stick out the side a little more and foul. That's possibly why some people need to trim less than others. I think unless you're always driving on level roads, you will need to trim.

I found the cut below was the minimum I could get away with using BFG MT as offroad and Cooper ATR as on road tyres. ( scuse the dirt- it's been wet and muddy here, hope it is reasonably clear ). I don't really notice this trim from above - not sure many future buyers would either.

Originally Posted by Utemad

Disco_Owner the reason you had to cut more is because you have aftermarket wheels with more offset than the factory wheels.

This photo shows my Disco1 with 245/75 16 Maxxis Bighorns with only the fold that I mentioned in my last post. It still rubbed a little so hen I got back to camp I got some sheet metal cutters and cut the folded bit back a bit. You cannot see the cut from beside the car. You have to look underneath. So it still looks fine with my standard mags and 225/75 16 all terrains.
When you compare my photo below to your photo in the same position you can see that my tyre is actually inboard of the sheet metal so it tucks in behind it. Whereas due to your increased track your tyre clashes with the sheet metal which is why you need the bigger cut.

Totally agree, I had the wrong offset on the White Sunrayser look alikes to begin with,, The ( tyres 245x75x16's ) never Rubbed as much when I had them on Disco alloy Rims initially , which is why as much has been trimmed off guards , when I measured the offset of the Steel Rims ,they measured +6mm offset I realised that I had bought the wrong offset Rims I'm always learning from my mistakes. and try not to make the same mistake twice.

and looking at my guards trimmed they look sort of silly compared to your Gaurds with wheels are flexing in and arching up and getting nicely tucked in.

The BWA alloys i have posted up in my pic are range rover rims so i suspect that they have a wider track and thats why they rubbed. Im guessing the standard alloy will sit in further and might only foul the bottom. Will see shortly, i already have the tyres and im just waiting for the rims to arrive.

Ok today i fitted the disco alloys which i fitted with 245/75/16 tyres. They only just rub on the front suspension arms, nothing to worry about realy. The rear quarters need trimming but only just. All that needs to be cut is the bottom inch of the folded in part of the quarter and about an inch along off the bottom of the quarter on the 45 degree bend bit. Nothing needs to be cut on the outside of the quarter. The cuts that are made cannot be seen unless you now what the rear folds looked like originaly. Pretty much its exectly like a few members on here stated.
Perfect size tyres for a disco i might add.

Good Result !

Yes the D1s look nicely balanced with 2" lift and 245/75 don't they.
235/85 looks very good too especially in a more aggressive tyre.
You should find your speedo is spot on now too.

Good to hear it all worked out.
You can adjust the steering stops if you like. Mine has never needed it but I suspect that is because the previous owner would have adjusted them for the 255s.