Thread: 35-36" tyres on a swb s3?

You can probably fit them with cut guards, but the problem that he will probably face is that unless he increases the track beyond what is legally allowed, he will be up against reduced turning circle to avoid the wheels hitting the chassis. He will need new wheels in any case, so changing the offset would be relatively easy - the problem would be making sure it was legal, and mudguard extensions are likely to be needed. So I suggest the first thing to do would be to check out what is legally allowed.
John

Considering he is fitting 35-36in tyres I think the roadworthy book has already been thrown out the window

I would have thought that tyres that size on a SWB Landy would rub in the middle

i do know the tyres and rims he has purchased had the offset to run on a (i think it was defender) with out rubbing it will be running 31" as a general driver with the plan being the 35's for off road all info is helpful and will be passed on to him thanks guys

I'm relieved to hear that they are only planned for use off road. Wheels set up for a Defender will limit the turning circle on a Series Landrover as the chassis is the same width but the Defender axle is longer. This diameter may also make it a bit high geared depending on the engine type, although low range is probably low enough that it will rarely be a problem offroad.
John

yeah gearing was a thought he had and has enquired about gearing reductions for it. it's running a holden red 186 with standard series 3 gear box the fairly over drive has been sacrificed for the pto winch

They will fit with cut guards. You may also want to fit (longer) military shackles (at least at the rear) and they will probably rub on the chassis/springs at full lock.

As for gearing - fitting the low range and intermidiate gears from a Suffix B SIIA will take low range down to 49:1 which should be OK if the motor has a good bottom end.

What lockers is he fitting? I hope he is upgrading the axles at the same time, otherwise he will be hearing snap crackle pop every time low range is engaged...

lockers going in are arb and axles he is looking at also (does maxi do sries axels????) or what would u recomend

Originally Posted by worraps

lockers going in are arb and axles he is looking at also (does maxi do sries axels????) or what would u recomend

standard axles are 1.1" diameter 10 spline, so are weak no matter what material they are made of. If he is buying ARBs, it would be better to buy ARBs for the later model 1.24" 24-spline axles, then buy axles and drive flanges from MD or JM (can use stock 24-spline drive flanges from a SIII 109/LW. MD sold series axles (in 10 and 24-spline) last time I checked, and JM (Jack Mcnamara) should too. You also have to fit AEU2522 or AEU1811 CV joints to the front end (in place of the stock ujs), and do some machining to get them to fit, which adds to the cost unless you can do it yourself. If he can track down a SIII Stage 1 (V8) front axle that would help, as then you just need to swap the inner axles to 24-spline and change the diff.

IMO I prefer MD lockers...