Yes they will, i had 750 X 16 custom extra grips on my 88" series 1 and the tyres would rub on the inner section of the rear tub when the suspension was fully compressed :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Landy Smurf
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Yes they will, i had 750 X 16 custom extra grips on my 88" series 1 and the tyres would rub on the inner section of the rear tub when the suspension was fully compressed :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Landy Smurf
To summarise a few points.
All Series 1 had 5" rims (except very early ones as noted) - but the lwb 2/2a/3 rims fit
7.50 tyres have been fitted to 5" rims ever since Landrovers have been sold, although this size really needs the wider 5.5". I have never heard of any significant problems, however. Whether the tread catches on the mudguards will depend on the tread type and tyre manufacturer - tyres of the same nominal size vary quite a lot in actual overall size. If the tyres in question are Steeltreks, these are among the largest ones!
Split rims have the advantage of being easier to change tyres with no equipment (provided the tyre is not rusted on). They also represent a significant risk to ignorant users removing tyres without fully deflating them. Landrover split rims were never fitted as standard, only as an option (at least up to Series 2), and are very rare.
5" rims remained standard on swb Landrovers until late Series 3 production, but 5.5" was optional from Series 2 on. 5.5" was standard on lwb from Series 2 on.
All Series Landrover wheels are interchangeable. Offsets of the 5.5 rims vary a little, but not enough to be concerned about.
John
Kris,
What happened regarding the guy with the ex-army tyres. Have PM'd you but no reply.
Colin
Kris
I run 7.50 x 16 and they are too tall in my experience. I feel that 700 are the optimum (metric equivalent 215R 85 16.
There are many options using the equivalent metric size. If you use the old designation the monkey at the tyre store will enter the size into the computer and it/ he will tell you that they are hard to get and very expensive for some crap made in and for a 3rd world country.
My 750's do rub now that I have freed the rust off my springs and have some articulation.
Regards Brad