Wider rims & tyres for new 110 Defender

[rodinperth]

hi
new to the experience
I am looking to fit wider rims and tyres on my 2.4TDI Defender 110
please can someone advise me what the go is and how wide can I go, what do I need to change and where does one get the bits for the mods
Thanks
Rod

[KarlB]

The first thing you need to do Rod is answer the question as to why you want wider tyres. I am not suggesting you don't need them, though that may be the case, but rather in some circumstances the tyres may be too wide and in others, not wide enough. Tied to issue of width, is diameter. Most people who get wider tyres also increase the diameter. There is no simple answer and no two answers are the same, but the first step is always to ask your self why.

Cheers
KarlB

[Didge]

Cos they sometimes look better and this goes with costing more to buy and replace, increasing rolling resistance & gearing and lowering fuel economy, wearing out just as fast as skinny tyres, probably making more road noise, maybe rubbing on the guards, blah, blah, blah - god, I've become a cynical old bastard. Don't go too wide Rod, they'll look a bit wanky and just as bad as my skinny cheese cutters, look for something that gives you the 5 o'clock shadow, macho look but does the job you want at the same time.

[zeus11]

Hi Rod

I would spend abit of time and have a look through the "show us your deefers" thread.

There is lots of pictures and you will be able to work out what you want/need.

Its your truck mate and your the one that has to drive it so do what you want/need.

Show us your Deefers !


There is some good info on this forum about tyre size, width, height and rim offset.

Cheers Zeus

[JohnR]

Hi Rod,

I've got Mickey Thompson Baja Claws 285/75R16 on 16x8 steel rims with a 1" off set.

Very happy with the tyre for a good serious all rounder. We have done a lot of touring and serious off road stuff on these tyres. We also still have the original Gerneral grabbers still on the Boost alloy's which we run around town on. I think this is a great way of doing tyres. You don't wear your off road tyres out hooning around town. And they do stick out just a little too far so I think a cop might take offense if he saw you everyday with them on.






BUT! As Zeus very wisely said. "It is your car so do what you like" Enjoy it and smile I do

Cheers,

[newhue]

JohnR,

Did you need the 1" offset to get the width under the guards and not rub?
Why did you choose a 1" offset?
It looks like the tyres hang out past the flares just a touch, I like the black look.

[Benny_IIA]

JohnR,

Did you need the 1" offset to get the width under the guards and not rub?
Why did you choose a 1" offset?
It looks like the tyres hang out past the flares just a touch, I like the black look.

To keep your steering lock, yes you need -25 rims.

I run -25 rims on 255 85's to gain a wider track.

[JohnR]

JohnR,

Did you need the 1" offset to get the width under the guards and not rub?
Why did you choose a 1" offset?
It looks like the tyres hang out past the flares just a touch, I like the black look.

To keep your steering lock, yes you need -25 rims.

I run -25 rims on 255 85's to gain a wider track.

Yeh, what Benny said. To keep steering lock and a slightly wider track. They do hang outside the guards and that's one of the reasons I don't use them as a everyday tyre.

Cheers,

[Scallops]

I've got the same rubber as JohnR (sweet photos again too, mate! ) but got a slightly different offset which places the outside of my tyres just within the stock guards so they are street legal too - 'Cos I'm too lazy to change them over and they just look so bling!

Tyres - Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ 285/75R16. Rims - Black Steel Dynamic, 16X 7 25mm negative offset.

I get exactly the same fuel consumption running these as I did with the original tyres, and the rate of wear I have is indicating up to about 90,000km from a set. I rotate every 10,000km.

I've found these tyres give a much more sure footed feel off road and of course, it's chalk and cheese if its wet and muddy.

[Treads]

I've got the same rubber as JohnR (sweet photos again too, mate! ) but got a slightly different offset which places the outside of my tyres just within the stock guards so they are street legal too - 'Cos I'm too lazy to change them over and they just look so bling!

Tyres - Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ 285/75R16. Rims - Black Steel Dynamic, 16X 7 25mm negative offset.

What brand rear wheel carrier mate? I've been looking for 16x8 rims with the same offset as you guys, and was concerned about the tyres touching the tail lights