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These babies do go on a 7" rim I've got 265/75 r16 MTZ's on my defender.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treads
When I got mine I bought 6 tyres with a set of 6 black 7" sunraisier style rims and payed $1800 for the lot from Woonona tyres down near woolongong. It's a bit of a trek from Armidale but might be worth calling them.
Thanks for all the opinions/advice.
I'll have $3.5-4k to play with and 'need' to get a 2" suspension lift at the very least. Obvioiusly the 'want' list includes a rear locker and the M/T's.
I had a good price for BFG's this morning, but I'm really not sure about that brand at the moment.
the 265/75/16 will rub before getting to full lock as i run this size in a bfg m/t,i am waiting on offset rims to fix these or get my rims flipped unless some one has some they want to sell:D,before this i had 235/85/16 and was a good size but just a little skinny with the normal gearing,u will need a 2 inch lift with both these sizes on the disco,
cheers mick
and u could get some maxxis muddies a fair bit cheaper than the bfg's that seem to be good value for there price
If that is your budget then I think you should price the goodies you are after. Without labour you might get what you are after for $4k at a guesstimate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treads
Rear ARB locker should be about $1900 fitted, Tyres will be approx $1300 fitted & Suspension approx $800 with me fitting. So pretty much on $4000.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utemad
I was thinking of replacing all my suspension bushes with polyurethane as well, a kit from the UK is about $130.
Yes but that is not one of your poll options.
That scenario is missing either the other locker or the diff gears.
Are you getting 5 tyres for $1300? My 245/75 16 Bighorns were about $1200 for 5. So I would have thought 265/75 would be a reasonable amount more especially if you don't get the Maxxis.
235/85 16 Bighorns are actually cheaper than what I got though.
I should have clarified a little, I was getting the suspension done anyway. So I guess total I could spend will be closer to $5k. But it would be nice to have a little left over. Since posting the poll I have been doing a fair bit of research on lockers and I reckon I should be happy with just the rear one for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utemad
I was just going to get 4 tyres for now and then get another 2 just before the cape trip. I've got nine 30-50% 235/75's sitting around here at the moment, so plenty of spares ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Utemad
I think you are right there. I have just the rear locker and I try not to use it so then I have something in reserve and it makes the drive more fun. However I think the one locker makes a huge difference and the second one would not be so much difference (but then I don't have the 2nd one so what would I know :D)Quote:
Originally Posted by Treads
It's amazing to be able to try various lines and have nothing work. So you back out, flip on the locker and drive it like it is an easy track :thumbsup:
I agree with this. The rear locker makes a big difference, significantly more than what an additional one at the front makes - especially with ETC vehicles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utemad