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    tire size

    it goes a little like this s1 disco 300tdi auto
    i need new tires the ones it came with are not good they are starting to crack and perish

    my question is what size, i dont mind a guard chop, im thinking 31's its stock height, can i use the stock rims, what is the size in 16s of a 31, how will they affect gearing, i had 35's on the jeep but it was regeared, will it bugger my econnomy

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    I had a set of 245 x 75 x 16 BFG Mud Terrains on my D1.
    It had a 50mm lift & bullbar.
    The guards were not cut.

    Regards

    Chuck

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    235 85 16 is 31.5" and fits under the guards on standard rims.

    standard tyres were 28" and the only thing that really fouls are the rear part of the rear arch (so you need to do a camel cut) and the front radius rods on full lock may hit.

    you will need to do at least a 30mm spring lift as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mcrover View Post
    235 85 16 is 31.5" and fits under the guards on standard rims.

    standard tyres were 28" and the only thing that really fouls are the rear part of the rear arch (so you need to do a camel cut) and the front radius rods on full lock may hit.

    you will need to do at least a 30mm spring lift as well.
    sounds good, dont mind giving the guards a trimming,
    what about gearing will it struggle up hills ect
    will it throw out fuel economy on a 300tdi

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    Tyre size comes down to where you live......

    the southern boys might be able to run the larger sizes however in Queenland you can't go larger than 15mm over standard.

    This makes the legal (max) size for a Disco and Rangie 245/70 16.

    31/10/15 are not aloud in Queensland.

    The law makers have been considering changing it to reflect the southerners however this has now been in the pipeline for over four years.

    It can't be a bad state as the southerners are moving up here

    Hope this helps

    Danny
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoDan View Post
    Tyre size comes down to where you live......

    the southern boys might be able to run the larger sizes however in Queenland you can't go larger than 15mm over standard.

    This makes the legal (max) size for a Disco and Rangie 245/70 16.

    31/10/15 are not aloud in Queensland.

    The law makers have been considering changing it to reflect the southerners however this has now been in the pipeline for over four years.

    It can't be a bad state as the southerners are moving up here

    Hope this helps

    Danny
    I of te guys from 4wdmonthly site from toowoomba Qld has received a letter from the DOT that a 4wd can go 50mm larger and that cars are 15mm larger
    Have been trieng to find myself on web but main need to go and get a copy myself from the departmnt transport.

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    Running 285/75/16s on mine with a 2-inch spring lift and chopped guards with flexi flares. Just clears nicely.

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    I would say go for around the 245/75/16 size (pretty much 31"s) and you won't have to deal with gearing loss

    CHEERS TIM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by long stroke View Post
    I would say go for around the 245/75/16 size (pretty much 31"s) and you won't have to deal with gearing loss

    CHEERS TIM.
    Yep, that is a hassle. Looking at going 4:11s in mine pretty soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boxer View Post
    Yep, that is a hassle. Looking at going 4:11s in mine pretty soon.
    Yes, i would imagine yours would be pretty bad at the moment with 33s

    TIM.

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