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  1. 21st February 2006, 10:06 AM #1
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    Rim and Tyre Width

    I have noticed 1999 - 2000 Discoverys have a different rim to 2001 models onwards.

    1999 - 2000 8J x 16 I think

    2001 models onwards 7J x 16 I think

    My question is can I put 255 width tyres on my 2001 Discovery?
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  2. 21st February 2006, 10:25 AM #2
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    BFG and Cooper 255/86/16's can legally be fitted to 6.5" rims.
    Best check with the manufacturer/distributor depending on the tyre.
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    Thanks for the info Rick could you explain to me the difference in the rims I take it the rims on mine are 6.5 but not to sure what this means ops:
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    Originally posted by ak
    Thanks for the info Rick could you explain to me the difference in the rims I take it the rims on mine are 6.5 but not to sure what this means ops:
    umm, I don't think yours are 6.5" as you said they are 7J x 16
    What I was trying to say is that those tyres I listed above can be legally fitted to a rim of 6.5" width, eg it could have 6.5J X 16 on the rim.
    These particular tyres can be used on rims from 6.5" to 8" width (6.5JX16 to 8.0Jx16). The first number is the width in inches across the bead/seat area of the rim, and the second number is the diameter of the rim in inches.

    Just checked the BFG chart, and 255/70's can fit the same rim sizes.
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  5. 21st February 2006, 11:37 AM #5
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    Thanks Rick I now understand, Thanks again for the info
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