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  1. 2nd May 2013, 10:37 PM #1
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    Pro/Cons of wider tyres (245 vs 265 on a stock D2)

    Yes, I know there are plenty of threads on the various tyre sizes etc. for a D2 and the good oil has been helpful, but what I don't know (as somebody who has been 4WDing for less than a year) is what the pros/cons of a slightly wider tyre are.

    It seems that a stock D2 can take 245/75/16 or 265/70/16, both seem to be about the same radius (Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands) of 30.5in which gives me about an extra inch and half lift over the standard 235 BFG Long Trail T/A I currently have but what's the benefit of going with the 265 and potentially having to adjust the steering stops. Should I just go with the 245/75/16 or is it worth the extra hassle?
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  2. 2nd May 2013, 11:26 PM #2
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    245s have less drag so don't hurt highway economy as much...

    265s are for people like me who like the wide rubber look... At any cost!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    265s are for people like me who like the wide rubber look... At any cost!
    So do they make a difference to stop you sinking into mud/sand too (apart from looking awesome)?
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    "30.5in which gives me about an extra inch and half lift over the standard". (29 inches)

    Dont forget the actual lift is half the diameter or about 3/4 inch in this example
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinwibrow View Post
    "30.5in which gives me about an extra inch and half lift over the standard". (29 inches)

    Dont forget the actual lift is half the diameter or about 3/4 inch in this example
    Thanks good point - although I'll round it up to an inch as I'm almost out of tread on my current tyres
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    I like wider tyres but in theory narrow tyres are better off road. When you let down you're pressure off road the idea is to get a longer footprint not a winder one. Narrow tyres will give you a longer footprint for the same diameter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    245s have less drag so don't hurt highway economy as much...
    An even greater impact on fast gravel roads where fuel consumption is already significantly worse than sealed roads.
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    245/75 is one of the best sizes on the d2 imho, i have gone from 235/70 to245/70 to 245/75 and now 235/85.
    the 245/75 felt the best in all driving conditions, the 235 can feel a little skitish, the 245/75 give a nice balance of lift and control.

    however the extra height offroad for the 235/85 is great.
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    but do 235/8 fit on standard?
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  10. 3rd May 2013, 11:52 AM #10
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    probably not, a 2in lift works.
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