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I found the information you recieved did not make sense, so I called Dynamic Tyres myself.
The answer is;
16x7 & 16x8 are both +30mm offset for the D2, wheel and tyre centre will be in the same location.
16x8 is only available in black with the round holes.
So, as mentioned they will fit as the tyre location will not change.
If you want to check for yourself the details are below;
Dynamic Tyres
30 Laser Drive, Rowville, VIC
Ph: 1300 655 870
Chris, I rang Dynamic and they confirmed your info. Was the tyre dealer just plain ignorant or is being selective with his information so that he can shift something he has stock of...or some other reason. Anyway, thanks again for digging into it, really helpful advice for a less experienced D2 owner. Ged
Personally I would be running the 16"x7" rims if you want to run 255's,particularly if you want to drop your tyre pressures off road.With the smaller width rim,you will be less likely to unseat a bead.I know a few people that run 255's on 8" rims,and they are always paranoid about unseating a bead when aired down.
For a reference,I only run 8" rims on my 35's(315's) and run them down to 10Psi without problems.
If you were going to use the vehicle as a shopping trolley then it wont really matter.
Heres an update. Fitted the dynamic 16x8 rims with 30mm offset into some 265 75r BFG KM2's. Cost $95 for rims, $350 for rubber. Doesn't protrude beyond flares or rub under road conditions. Heading off road this Sunday so will test and advise.
You don't get rubbing on the radius arms at lock? I have 265's on factory 16x7 alloys and rub on both lock with no articulation.
Does this mean that you ended up fitting flares, I thought in an earlier post you stated that you didn't want to fit them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ged
I think he is referring to the factory D2 flares / guards.Quote:
Originally Posted by splinter
If that is the case,then I can't believe that with -30 offset rims,that they don't protrude.
Hi doubters, incredulous responders, interested bystanders, and other commentators, let me reply:
1. Clubagreenie, I said that there is no rub under normal "on road" conditions. Have not tested under full articulation but will do so on the weekend. I could come back reporting some issues but I'll let you know.
2. Splinter, no, I have not fitted aftermarket flares. CJT, you are correct I am referring to the D2 factory fitted guards/flares
3. Lowranger, surprising but correct that that under Vicroads regulations that the tyres are legal and do not protrude. I quote "As per VSB14 Section LS, tyres up to 50mm larger in diameter than that specified by the vehicle manufacturer may be fitted provided: The entire tyre cross section is covered by the vehicles bodywork in plan view with the front wheels in the straight ahead position". I can state categorically that if you look from directly above, you cannot see any part of the tyre. I've attached photos, two of which are photos taken from directly above of the FRH and RRH guards. That being said, there's only a few millimetres in it. I even had my landrover specialist look at it. He is a licenced roadworthy tester and his opinion was: "legal".
4. Finally I will say that it appears that the brand of tyre that you fit can make a difference. Not all 265's MTs are exactly 265mm across from outside edge to the other. Go measure a few yourself and you'll see what I mean. As there is only a few mm in it, I could easily have bought another 265 profile MT and found that the edge of the tire was visible from plan view.
Happy to share anything else you want to know or dig into.
Thanks for the update Ged, does anyone know if those black factory flares fitted on some discos make the body wider than the discos that don't come with them?