| Author | Message | ||
     Calvin Saul (Cal) New Member Username: Cal Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2002 |
I know this has been debated many times. Anyone who has tried both, let me know what you think and what size you'd buy again. Thanks. | ||
| James (Jimmyg) Senior Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 287 Registered: 10-2002 |
235/85 is just too skinny, but they fit without much lift. | ||
| Greg (Gparrish) Senior Member Username: Gparrish Post Number: 1252 Registered: 04-2002 |
Here ya go:   265 fits a D2 rim better. | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 122 Registered: 02-2003 |
D1 235 D2 265 | ||
| R. B. Bailey (Rover50987) Senior Member Username: Rover50987 Post Number: 572 Registered: 07-2002 |
Greg- What are those in the first shot? 235/85? I like them. I am still looking for my new tires. So far I like the Avon Mud Terrains from LesSchwab.com (standard on some British LR's) The 215/85's That should be about the same size that is on Camel Trophy trucks. I like the thin look and ride much better than the fat mudder look. I do not want to go above 235, and I would like to fill the void in my wheel wells with a tire that is about 30 inches Dia. The photos help!!! http://landrover.mrbaileyshistory.net | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2002 |
Kuhmo venture MT at tire rack for $88/each, 235/85/16. Handle well off-road, noise is what you'd expect on road for an MT and cheap. good reviews too. I've had them for about two months and am very happy with them. Jeff | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 98 Registered: 12-2002 |
Can't see the tread, but can see how they fill the wheel wells ... Jeff  | ||
| R. B. Bailey (Rover50987) Senior Member Username: Rover50987 Post Number: 573 Registered: 07-2002 |
OK, but will the 235/85 require trimming on a DI with 2" of lift? rubbing on the wheel well and rim? I would like to not have to deal with trimming and rubbing. | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 99 Registered: 12-2002 |
No trimming, I just did the Kyle method of flaring the rear wheel-wells out. Works great, no rubbing and I didn't have to cut anything. Jeff | ||
| traveltoad (Traveltoad) Member Username: Traveltoad Post Number: 42 Registered: 11-2002 |
I've been running the Kuhmo's on my DII 245/75-16. I've been happy with them. The lugs don't wrap onto the side wall very much so sidewalls take a bit more abuse but they've held up so far. I just lifted my truck so I'll be changing to a 265/75-16 soon. *Don't show John at EE your Kuhmo tires! He doesn't like Korean tires... only Korean women!!!* | ||
| Ron L (Ronl) Member Username: Ronl Post Number: 96 Registered: 11-2002 |
"only Korean women" LOL... I dont think thats the case. BTW I tried to get over there on Saturday to check out your Disco, the magic of the 405 kept us from meeting. Post some pics. Peace Ron | ||
| traveltoad (Traveltoad) Member Username: Traveltoad Post Number: 43 Registered: 11-2002 |
Sorry I missed you Ron. No pics yet... but I'll be out this weekend doing a "stress test"! | ||
| Monte Blumenfeld (Monteman71) New Member Username: Monteman71 Post Number: 40 Registered: 11-2002 |
265/75 MTR's Thats wat I'm running with 2" lift. Have had no problems no rubbing | ||
| Mike Haun (Redrx7) Member Username: Redrx7 Post Number: 65 Registered: 04-2003 |
On my Stock D1, with the OME HD springs & shocks with the BFG 235/85/16 MT's, I had to trim the front bumper end-caps a considerable amount. The rear I have yet to address for I haven't been offroad yet. The rear WILL hit. I took a corner quickly (someone cut me off, emergency), and the left rear hit the fender area in a real quick motion. Other than this, the regular around town driving is ok. Mike | ||
| Jim Reynolds (4x4xfar) New Member Username: 4x4xfar Post Number: 17 Registered: 05-2003 |
Chris Browne speaks the truth I have had both. D1 235/85R16 1994 D1 OME 3in cut rear quarter D2 265/75R16 2003 D2 stock with rubbing in frt -Jim | ||
| Ian C Richards (Drakosfire) New Member Username: Drakosfire Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2003 |
255/80/r16, BFG Mud Terrains with a two inch lift on a D1. Approx 32" tyre comparison. I love em. Helps with the clearance as well. 255 are 10"inch wide approx. No rubbing or grinding or guard squashing as yeet | ||
| Calvin Saul (Cal) New Member Username: Cal Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2002 |
Has anyone had them both on a dI? I was hoping to hear how much more traction the 265 offers. | ||
| Jens St�rmer (Jenzz) New Member Username: Jenzz Post Number: 34 Registered: 08-2002 |
Calvin, I had Michelin 7.50 R16 X 4x4 on my D1 before I switched to 265/75R16 BFG MTs. Especially on soft ground in the german woods, the diffrence is enormous. Sure, partly because of the tread pattern, but I feel the larger contact pad prevents the heavy disco from sinking and digging. | ||
| Jens St�rmer (Jenzz) New Member Username: Jenzz Post Number: 35 Registered: 08-2002 |
BTW, can I put a 285/75 R16 BFG on a 7 inch Rim? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2234 Registered: 02-2002 |
"He doesn't like Korean tires... only Korean women!!!" Hmmmm....... Sofia Choi..... hmmmmmm...... The wife wonders why I watch Headline News every evening......  -L | ||
| R. B. Bailey (Rover50987) Senior Member Username: Rover50987 Post Number: 575 Registered: 07-2002 |
Sounds like a few of you are saying the 235/85's are rubbing a little. The taller size along with the 235, 245, 255 size would allow the treads to reach the rim. | ||
| todd powell (In4ma) New Member Username: In4ma Post Number: 36 Registered: 05-2003 |
i have fitted 235/85 16's to our 97 disco. we flared the rear a bit. no rubbing there but up inside the well they rub at the back on the anled bit of metal there.. dunno how im gonna fix that. they are a skinny tre.. average in the sand but good in the mud. cut right down to the hard pan and dont skid about all over the place.... | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 224 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jenz: I wouldn't try fitting a 285x75x16 tire onto a 7" rim, it's just too wide. It might look good bulging over the rim driving around on the street, but go for a drive in the "Black Forest", hmmmmm. You would probably just get away with it on an 8" rim. | ||
| Jens St�rmer (Jenzz) New Member Username: Jenzz Post Number: 39 Registered: 08-2002 |
Thanks, Roland. BFG says minimum 7.5''. I'll probably stay with the 265s cause they perform very good overall with my actual setup. If I feel the need to rise ground clearance a fraction more, I will take a look at 255/85 R 16, because I'm very pleased with my 7'' CW-Wheels. |
