Thread: 33" Tyres ....Too Big ???

well considering a standard tyre for a fender is 750x16 which measures about 32.2" think safe to tell them they better actually go read the manual

thats exactly what i thought.

i have run 33's on a 300tdi defender and i found them to be a better overall package on a std defender than the 7.50x16's it hasd on it as std.

speedo suddenly becomes accurate, smoother ride, and more height under the salisbury anchor...

i run 33's on my current county as well.

Actually 7.50R16's are 31.6"

We're running 255/85R16 M/T's (33") on our 300Tdi Deefer. We're getting a much smoother ride, better grip, speedo closer to actual speed, no discernible difference in power, and most importantly 3/4" extra clearance under that salisbury

Originally Posted by incisor

i have run 33's on a 300tdi defender and i found them to be a better overall package on a std defender than the 7.50x16's it hasd on it as std.

speedo suddenly becomes accurate, smoother ride, and more height under the salisbury anchor...

i run 33's on my current county as well.

I need to type quicker.....

As above.I would put 33's with the traxide headlight kit,a worthwhile improvement on a defender. Pat

And just for the record they don't sell traxide kits at Bob Janes

My disco 300tdi auto, tuned up (61kw at wheels hehe ), had no probs going from standard 29" tyres to 33" muddies. I thought it would die in the arse, but it handles it fine, even on standard diff gearing. Cruises well at normal speeds etc.