Thread: 285 75 16

Been running a similar setup for a looong time and have never been questioned by anybody.

I have not had any issues.

If you already have a 4" lift you've already got something that they may pick you up on, so running the larger tyres probably won't put you much worse off...

no probs in Vic. Ive been running for 3 years.

Thanks guys.
I purchased some 16x8 p38 alloys yesterday so im im going to put the 285s on them. How does the disco drive with the 33s?
Does it want to follow grooves in the road anf did you notice much of a power loss?
Regards.
Michael.

I've had them on my disco's for several years. No problems at all

Originally Posted by Pacemaker

I purchased some 16x8 p38 alloys yesterday so im im going to put the 285s on them. How does the disco drive with the 33s?
Does it want to follow grooves in the road anf did you notice much of a power loss?

Michael, I'd suggest you consider some aftermarket wheels with more offset for the larger tyres. With the standard offset wheels your going to have a reduced turning circle and rubbing on the arms. +30mm is sufficient enough.

The vehicle will also be much nicer once you gear it appropriately for the tyre change. Automatics handle the change a bit better than the manuals too from what I am told.

Twr7xc thanks for that. Ive got tru tracs in the front and rear diffs so i would probably wait a little while before getting 4.11:1's. The other thing is if i have to go back to smaller wheels because the authorities say so i will be regretting the ratio change. The car is my daily driver. I travel about 180 klms a day about 95% highway.
Do the tyres only just touch the control arms or do they hit very firmly. Unfortunately my car is at mr automotive getting a new auto rebuilt so i cant trial fit them until next week when i get it back.

Originally Posted by Pacemaker

The car is my daily driver. I travel about 180 klms a day about 95% highway.

Even more reason to change the ratio if your driving it so much! I found highway speeds so much easier to maintain with the correct ratio.

Originally Posted by Pacemaker

Do the tyres only just touch the control arms or do they hit very firmly.

They'll definately hit the arms. You'll need to space out the stoppers to prevent this.