Thread: 285 75 16 FOR d2?

there are a few d2s running 33s, they do fit,, but only just, mite need a slite gard cut

There's a set of 16x8 rims on ebay if you are prepared to pay the freight.

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Originally Posted by bluedisco2

Hi guys and girls,
i'm new to this forum and hopefully someone can shed some light for me.
My 99D2 SE7 with ACE has just had the coil conversion done and lifted 2" at the same time. All good and it rides and drives better than it did on the bags - i was amazed!
It currently runs a new set of 245/75/16 STT's which are fine but with the lift i'll upgrade to something more substantial.
I know the 265/75/16 or 235/85/16 will fit no probs but does anyone have any experience with the 33" or 285/75/16 on a D2 with only 2" lift?
Also i know that if i go that route i need to go 8" rim - any ideas here?
Yes we do get off road when ever we can so it gets full articulation from time to time.
cheers,
Deano

Yes, with 255/85-16 and 285-75-16 they will rub.

Matman is running 285/75/16's on his d2 with only a 2'' lift (standard off-set rims i'm pretty sure), they only rubbed on the plastic sill things, so you will have to either trim these or replace with some sliders, if you don't have a bar on the front you might find it will rub on the standard plastic bumper as well
With wider off-set rims i'm guessing it will be a different strory.

TIM.

Going up to that size (33") really starts to bring in strength issues etc and you should be looking at heavy duty CV's and shafts. The D2 will cope with up to about 32" no probs, after that its a lottery.

Anyway, thought is was illegal over there to go to big on tyre fit ? or is that just certain places ?

No you are correct about the legal issues unless you get it engineered which shouldnt be a problem i would have thought.
Ashcroft cv's and half shafts are on the shopping list anyway.
Thank you for your comments, much appreciated.
All i need now is someone travelling from the uk to Aus who has room in thier hand luggage for the above items and i'll be right - hmmmm.
cheers,
Deano

Originally Posted by bluedisco2

No you are correct about the legal issues unless you get it engineered which shouldnt be a problem i would have thought.
Ashcroft cv's and half shafts are on the shopping list anyway.
Thank you for your comments, much appreciated.
All i need now is someone travelling from the uk to Aus who has room in thier hand luggage for the above items and i'll be right - hmmmm.
cheers,
Deano

There will be some excess baggage on their excess baggage!

Oh dear - Slunnie i checked out ur site - OMG you have the disease in a very advanced state eh? Good for you - nice work.
You've prompted me to get some pics of my D2 up now. Its the same colour as yours but V8.
cheers and thanks,
Deano