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tooembarrassedtosay
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 11:54 pm: | 
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OK I want to put bigger tires on my RR classic and can't decide what size to get. I have OME springs(~1.5-2" lift)that I haven't put on yet. I could also put on some spacers if need be for more lift.
I primarily want the biggest tires I can fit without trimming or with trimming that is not noticable. I don't have fear of cutting, I just don't generally like the looks.
the sizes I'm considering right now:
265/75/16.
235/85/16.
255/85/16.
285/75/16.
I know the disco I's usually go for the 235's but it seems a RRC has more room in the wheel openings?
I'm mostly leaning towards the 235's or 265's
The tires will be going on the stock alloys. I know about adjusting the steering stops.
What is the best choice for a RRC?
If you have links to a pic of RRC's with larger tires that would help too. |
kevin bowers
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:59 am: |
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Let me know your e-mail address, and I'll send you some pics. I have a 1988 RRC (see under the photo gallery - Kevin Bowers) with 34" Swampers. I have done a fair amount of cutting, and have about 5" of lift right now. Whatever size tires you decide to go with, make sure you still have room to flex them! You'll find that the addiction will kick in, and before you know it, 235's or 265's will seem small to you, in my humble opinion. I have gone that route, and run 4 different sets of springs, and probably 6 sets of tires.... If at all possible, try to figure out what you really want in the long run (and what kind of driving you do), and do it once. |
Pho Ne
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 03:52 am: |
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Thanks for thr reply Kevin.
I looked at your pics and that is exacly what I do NOT want to do right now(no offense, I do think it is cool JNFM). I don't want to cut the fender openings at all. I will remove the bumper end caps, the front spoiler or trim the lower part of the rear quarter panel. I already have a trail rig with 38.5's so I want more of a mild build up of my RR. Something I can take out when my other rig is broke
Now that I think about it more I think it is down to the 235's or the 265's.
So which size is a better choice for a RRC? |
James F. Thompson Jaime (Blueboy)
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 08:50 am: |
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the classic look of the early RR was skinny and relatively tall. 205/80-16 or there abouts. so if you like the classic look on a Classic, go for the 235/85-16. If you like a wider tire look such as on the D90 which has the 265/75-16 size as stock go with that one. both the same height 32".
currently have 238/85-16 Interco TruXus on mine with around a 3" lift. works well except I'm off the powerband now of the engine and need to regear.
pics are here http://www.expeditionexchange.com/continentaldivide/ green RR
Jaime |
Michael Duckworth
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:09 pm: |
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I recently purchased an 89 RR with 265/75/R16, however the truck was not lifted. Therefore you hear some nice rubbing on sharp turns. Since I have used most of my money in purchasing the truck, what is the best, inexpensive way to raise it for that size tire. (accidently added this as a subtopic) |
John Cinquegrana (Johnc)
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:14 pm: |
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spacers which you can make for under 50 bucks for all four
just my opinion |
AdrianS
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 01:19 pm: |
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Are the steering stops adjusted?
Adrian |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 05:45 pm: |
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new springs and shocks is the proper way.
or get smaller tires
rd |
John Cinquegrana (Johnc)
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 06:52 pm: |
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of course new springs and shocks is the proper way to lift a Rover but the guy asked what was the least expensive way. People use spacers all the time so why when I recommend using them you say it's wrong? |
Alan Bates (Alanb)
| | Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 10:12 am: |
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I think spacers with the original springs would be a problem, the soft factory springs plus the added height of the spacers would make handling poor, now spacers with the stiffer OME or other stiffer springs I don't think are a problem. |
John Cinquegrana (Johnc)
| | Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 08:09 pm: |
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You're right! Spacers with the original springs might be a problem in a muscle truck like the RR... |
Peter Matusov (Pmatusov)
| | Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 09:54 pm: |
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John,
I think Alan's right. It ain't about being a muscle car or not - but as a matter of fact, my 89 rangie leaned a lot more with stock springs than with OMEs. Raising the C.G. up on top of stock springs would definitely cause it to lean more.
On the other hand... OME HD are pretty damn stiff, and with spacers and OEM springs he may get more "real-world" articulation.
peter |
perroneford
| | Posted on Friday, January 17, 2003 - 08:03 am: |
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Peter,
Have you ever run spacers? I did, and I did it with several sets of springs. There is nothing special or noteworthy about running spacers with stock springs, OME springs, or anything else. If you start with crappy springs, they will still be crappy when you add the spacers.
And unless the spring rate is too high for the truck to begin with, articulation will be unchanged regardless whether he has OME springs with no spacer or stock with a spacer.
-P |
JoeW
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 10:14 am: |
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tooembarrased,
I am currently running 245/75 BFG M/T's on my '93 RRC with OME med/hvy duty springs and shocks. I had to adjust the bump stops slightly, but no rubbing. Anything bigger, you may have some trimming. That size functions well for me. No gearing problems, or rubbing, and too big tires put extra loads on the mechanicals. It also looks great.
Joe W. |
PauR
| | Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 04:20 pm: |
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I agree w/ JoeW. With 265's you will have to do trimming or when the axel articulates you'll rub. Like you I went back and forth wanting the biggest tire I could get but not wanting to trim the fenders. Go 245 and you won't have to worry about at thing...just be sure to buy diff guards as well!
Paul |
Paul Schuetz (Schuetz)
| | Posted on Monday, January 20, 2003 - 10:25 pm: |
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I am currently running 265/75/16 with OME MD all the way around. You will get some slight rubbing at full lock, but the rear is very minor. All you have to do is bend in that little peice of sheet metal that is already tucked in the front fender wells. I have had mine fully stuffed a number of times and these were my only problems.
My opinion, Paul |
Jon Santana (Mustache)
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 01:28 pm: |
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hey tooembarrassedtosay,
a big factor is gonna be your engine. i have an 88 3.5 running 245 65 and the thing behaves like an old mule. slow & steady.
if you have a newer RRC, this is less of a problem, but if you are rocking an old jammy, say "helllllooooo big tires, goooooodbye 70mph!"
so if ya go bigger than that, you might consider new gears to compliment your purchase...
best of luck and have fun out there!
jon santana |
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