Thread: hi guys tyre sizes with lift

Suggest you do a search there are plenty of threads on this subject.

However generally one size up from standard is about all you'll get away with without some trimming ( eg go from 235/70/16 to 245/70/16. This is on a D1 not sure on D2

A popular size is 245/75/16 but some trimming of rear guards is propable needed.

hey Dullbird

I've got 245/75/16 Cooper ST's on my 2" lifted D1
I need to do a camel cut before that tear in the rear guard gets any bigger.

Stevo

Originally Posted by waynep

Suggest you do a search there are plenty of threads on this subject.

However generally one size up from standard is about all you'll get away with without some trimming ( eg go from 235/70/16 to 245/70/16. This is on a D1 not sure on D2

A popular size is 245/75/16 but some trimming of rear guards is propable needed.

There is a member on this forum with 245/75/R16 and a two inch lift on there D2 with no trimming. Looks good to

running 245/70/16 bfg's ! 2inch lift , did,nt need to chop , although i trimmed the stock bumper up for looks , and minor adjustments to steering stops . On a d1

D2 took 265's with standard susp (as a trial) but only just. I'll be fitting 265's now that i have a 2" lift and don't expect any probs..actually LESS probs on account of not bottoming out so often

Like qldv8disco above, I have 245/70/16 BFG AT and I didn't need to modify the steering stops. I have a OME 2inch lift.

I don't think many muddies come in 245/70/16, but I could be wrong - didn't really investigate muddies.

Peter

I have a D2 with a 40mm spring lift (some call it 2") and run 265/75R16 BFG muds with no issues what so ever. When first fitted I was concerned as they really filled the wheel arch but I have been running on them for nearly a year now with no problems....great tyre and perfect size for the D2 with a 2"lift IMHO. One thing to remember though as you go bigger is your gearing will be out - by about 10% over standard with the 265/75R16 (31.7"in real terms I believe) I fitted a speedo correction unit which is extremely accurate and allows you to run 2 sets of different diametre tyres if you like.
Also with the 265/75 there is a quite a difference in clearance over standard which is always a bonus off road. From my research, the 265/75 is about as big as you want to go with the D2 on a 2" lift - anything larger and you are out with the grinder or body lift I believe.

Hope this helps and good luck, Mick

Dullbird

I would agree with MickG. I have a D2 with 2 inch lift and run 265/75/R16s with no problems. I have an ARB bullbar and have had to remove the mud guard backing flaps to avoid rubbing.

I was with some of the d2au.com boys when we did a test on disco running standard suspension and the 265's fit. They were worn tyres and the testing was only around town but they were ok..even over speed bumps. I think new tyres being nobblier on a standard disco will rub on steering arms etc though.

There is a recent issue though with DOTORS and vehicle modification rules that means that 265's may not be suitable without a engineers certificate. Dont know too much more about it though...only heard a few comments.

Cheers

Angus