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  1. 3rd August 2010, 11:53 AM #1
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    Tyres again, Sorry!!!!

    Hi Guys,
    been trawling the Good Oil re tyres etc, and having thoughts about 265/75 R16's vs 235/85 R16s. Read both arguments about pros and cons.
    I reckon i can fit 265/75s on and do a suspension lift later, but can i fit the 235/85's without a lift? Vehicle is a Disco 2a 2003.

    Any advice most welcome. Looking at Dick Cepek FCII's, but they seem to only be in the 265s. Who does a good 235?

    I reckon i'll need to invert wheel carrier as well. Anyone know of any issues with this?

    Also if anyone has installed the Suspension Stuff mate's rates kit has any advice on issues and difficulty i'd appreciate some advice.


    Thanks for all the advice

    Paul
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    Quote Originally Posted by moggly73 View Post
    I reckon i can fit 265/75s on and do a suspension lift later, but can i fit the 235/85's without a lift?
    Diameter of:
    265/75R16 = 31.65 inches
    235/85R16 = 31.73 inches

    Height wise, if one fits the other should too.
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    The 265/75s will rub on the front radius arm, regardless of the lift you get/have, the 235/85s won't.

    I have BFG KM2 235/85s, the best mud tyre I have had, super quiet, great grip on and off road, good price.

    Baz.
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  4. 4th August 2010, 11:05 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redback View Post
    The 265/75s will rub on the front radius arm, regardless of the lift you get/have, the 235/85s won't.

    I have BFG KM2 235/85s, the best mud tyre I have had, super quiet, great grip on and off road, good price.

    Baz.
    Baz, do you know if the 235/85's will fit without a suspension lift?

    cheers

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  5. 4th August 2010, 11:51 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redback View Post
    The 265/75s will rub on the front radius arm, regardless of the lift you get/have, the 235/85s won't.

    I have BFG KM2 235/85s, the best mud tyre I have had, super quiet, great grip on and off road, good price.

    Baz.
    Never had any rubbing on 265-75-16s
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  6. 4th August 2010, 11:52 AM #6
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    The 5 rims in my shed are 265-75-16 FC-IIs

    Still 70% tread but doubt I'll ever use them again
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie2 View Post
    The 5 rims in my shed are 265-75-16 FC-IIs

    Still 70% tread but doubt I'll ever use them again
    Why not Tombie2?
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  8. 4th August 2010, 08:21 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by moggly73 View Post
    Why not Tombie2?
    No issues...
    Great tyres, was very happy with them.
    Just that I have 18s on now and 3 sets of rims!
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    Quote Originally Posted by moggly73 View Post
    Baz, do you know if the 235/85's will fit without a suspension lift?

    cheers

    Paul
    Don't know, never had them on in standard trim, the 265/75s Maxxis Bighorns I had before the BFG kM2s rubbed on the radius arms, only slightly but they did rub.

    To your question, the 235/85s will be better without a lift.
    Cheers Baz.

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  10. 5th August 2010, 06:42 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redback View Post
    The 265/75s will rub on the front radius arm, regardless of the lift you get/have, Baz.
    WTF?

    I have never had any issues (MTZs) and either have my mates (Federal Couragia, Maxxis Bighorns, Bfg muddies)
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