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  1. 22nd January 2019, 10:24 PM #1
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    Biggest legal tire size for a disco 4

    Hi there,

    I'm considering changing my rims for my Disco 4 to take a larger size tire. Does anyone know what is the largest legal rim and tire size allowable. Also need to consider that tires will not rub against anything when 4WDing and wheels articulate.

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    I run 265 65 18, equates to 32 inch, they just rub on full compression in the rear but it only just touches the plastic inner guard so no issue
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    Miffy,

    I run 20" wheels with 275x55r on my D4 31.9"

    The front can rub under compression, but very little.
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    Quote Originally Posted by discomatt69 View Post
    I run 265 65 18, equates to 32 inch, they just rub on full compression in the rear but it only just touches the plastic inner guard so no issue

    265/65/r18 are actually 31's 275/65/18 are 32's
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurie 123 View Post
    265/65/r18 are actually 31's 275/65/18 are 32's
    31.6 if you want to split hairs so closer to 32 than 31
    275/65/18 is 32.1 so technically 2.1 bigger than standard and therefore technically 0.1 bigger than the legal size increase, the thread is after all named Biggest LEGAL tire size
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    And splitting hairs,different tyre brands have slightly different measured sizes,for the same size tyre,if you know what i mean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by discomatt69 View Post
    31.6 if you want to split hairs so closer to 32 than 31
    275/65/18 is 32.1 so technically 2.1 bigger than standard and therefore technically 0.1 bigger than the legal size increase, the thread is after all named Biggest LEGAL tire size

    Well ok but that's the size Johnson rods site recommends for Disco 3 so maybe they are wrong to sell these with that quote ?? So what size would you recommend that is exactly 32" cos i am right in the process of buying JR 's with the idea of fitting 32" ie; 275/65/r18 ? Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurie 123 View Post
    Well ok but that's the size Johnson rods site recommends for Disco 3 so maybe they are wrong to sell these with that quote ?? So what size would you recommend that is exactly 32" cos i am right in the process of buying JR 's with the idea of fitting 32" ie; 275/65/r18 ? Cheers
    Just curious why so big. You must have a rear tyre rack as my 265 65 18 has to be stored deflated. 275 is no chance underneath. Horses for courses though. The actual tyre specs on there website will show overall rolling diameter and they do vary a tad for the same size. The standard size of 255 55 19 = 763mm therefore Max = 813mm rolling diameter. 275 = 814mm but you may crack a brand that’s less. 265 = 804., speedo perfect, Look them up. Good luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by Turtle60 View Post
    Just curious why so big. You must have a rear tyre rack as my 265 65 18 has to be stored deflated. 275 is no chance underneath. Horses for courses though. The actual tyre specs on there website will show overall rolling diameter and they do vary a tad for the same size. The standard size of 255 55 19 = 763mm therefore Max = 813mm rolling diameter. 275 = 814mm but you may crack a brand that’s less. 265 = 804., speedo perfect, Look them up. Good luck
    Do you think 32 are too big ? other than you can't store them i was looking at the roof hehe
    I have 255/65 r18's at the mo maybe these would do ?Would save me a few bob !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurie 123 View Post
    Do you think 32 are too big ? other than you can't store them i was looking at the roof hehe
    I have 265/65 r18's at the maybe these would do ?Would save me a few bob !
    Tyre size and brand is a can of worms. I can only say what I run are 265 65 18 kO2’s and feel bullet proof in them. I’m guessing ( and I don’t do this) 275’s may be an advantage for mud rrunning hill climb events. For everyday day touring / dirt roads I believe all round it is overkill and a pain in the proverbial and actually illegal. But yes my 265’s are stored deflated underneath and there may occasionally rub but rarely. 265 60 18 wont do any of the above but are hardly bigger than standard. Cheers
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