Thread: D4 the size question

You’ll be fine John......

The 255/65R19 new size from the Defender - it’s 32.1” equivalent. Issues with rubbing? I know it would need to be deflated to get the spare in, but much else to worry about?

Thinking of going to these in the Duratrac on my next change

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And for the record 285 60R 18 (697s on mine and about 31.5" diameter) with an ARB bull bar are just a little too big and rub on full lock, articulation etc (were on the car when bought). no doubt someone will be able to confirm how badly, and I've also heard that if I lose all air suspension, they'll rub on the wheel arch inners - don't know how badly or if a show stopper!

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

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And for the record 285 60R 18 (697s on mine and about 31.5" diameter) with an ARB bull bar are just a little too big and rub on full lock, articulation etc (were on the car when bought). no doubt someone will be able to confirm how badly, and I've also heard that if I lose all air suspension, they'll rub on the wheel arch inners - don't know how badly or if a show stopper!

That is my only worry with bigger rubber, getting stuck on the bumpstops and rubbing the liners and possibly rear AC pipes.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

That is my only worry with bigger rubber, getting stuck on the bumpstops and rubbing the liners and possibly rear AC pipes.

But if you have the GAP tool, good chance you will be able to pump it up, then pull the EAS fuse.

If the compressor is shagged,its probably all over.

Originally Posted by scarry

But if you have the GAP tool, good chance you will be able to pump it up, then pull the EAS fuse.

If the compressor is shagged,its probably all over.

I’m trying to think of when you’d actually drive it on the bump stops anyhow for any length of time. If you were off road, chances are your limited height would get you stranded anyhow, so the idea you can drive it out on the bump stops isn’t really feasible. I guess on the road you could, but I wouldn’t and would just get it towed home on my roadside assist.

For me, my biggest concern for 255/65R19 eg 32” is fitting underneath. I’m not sure even deflated it would fit, hence then a rear wheel carrier.

I continue to try and avoid buying 18” wheels, but this doesn’t seem to be the solution either.

Originally Posted by scarry

But if you have the GAP tool, good chance you will be able to pump it up, then pull the EAS fuse.

If the compressor is shagged,its probably all over.

I’d be more concerned when it drops to bump stops at speed from an issue... things could get really ugly, really fast.

Or if a bag blows at speed - instead of dropping to the stops (unsettling enough in itself) - now the vehicle literally locks a wheel against the body.

The result could easily be fatal (worst case)

Thats why I bought and fitted the EAS kit and carry an air compressor with me all the time. Unless a bag splits you can pump the car up and still drive.