| Author | Message | ||
     Dave Crall (Discoverover) Member Username: Discoverover Post Number: 67 Registered: 11-2002 |
My 96' discovery has the stock 235/70/16 tires, but with bilsteins and bearmach blue springs. The lift is about 2.5". I think 245/75/16 is the size I want. Will I need to trim the rear fender with this size, and will the the front tires rub when turning with the wheel locked? Can I fit this size on the spare mount? I know this size is about 30.5" diameter and the CT size is about 32" (stock is almost 29"). Also, I have decided on the Dunlop Radial Rover RT because it is a snow tire (I live in MA)and I mainly drive on pavement. Are there any other tires out there that mix offroad and street this well, besides the BFG AT? Thanks, Dave | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 261 Registered: 02-2003 |
Dave: With that lift you can go as far as 235/85-16 before trimming becomes necessary. Can't say about the steering stops since I've mounted my 750-r 16 tires on steel wheels that keep the inner edge of the rim 10mm further away from th e frame. 245 will be fine CT vehicles had 700-r16 tires with an od 30.5 inch tires mounted on narrow 5.5 rims Th RT is fine tire and I know several mass residents who use that year round | ||
| Dave Crall (Discoverover) Member Username: Discoverover Post Number: 68 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thanks Chris, That's just what I wanted to hear. It doesn't look like there is enough room between the rear tire and the rear fender tip, but I hadn't realized that as the wheel is pushed up it also must go in. 245 75's are a little taller and a little wider. We'll see. Anyone with this size have any rubbing offroad? | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) New Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 13 Registered: 03-2003 |
Dave, I have a 98 D1 with 255/85's which are 10.1" wide on a 7" rim and I didn't touch the steering stops and there is no rubbing from the width. I do have steel rims though witch give you just a bit of spacing away from the frame. But with 245's on stock rims you'll be fine. Believe it or not at almost 33" the tire still fit on the stock spare holder! | ||
| Mark Devereux (Groupw) Member Username: Groupw Post Number: 74 Registered: 12-2002 |
Dave, I and many others have run the 245/75's with your lift. You better check it out on a ramp before you go wheeling. Most people I know have to trim a bit behind the rear wheel. Also, not so fast with the 235/85's fitting on the spare carrier. I have helped with 2 trucks(mine included) in which 32 inch tires rub the bumper. Don't count on DW info being correct for your truck. Measure it! | ||
| Dave Crall (Discoverover) Member Username: Discoverover Post Number: 70 Registered: 11-2002 |
Thanks Mark, It does look like 235 85s will not fit the spare mount, but 245 75s will. I also think I will need to trim the rear fender, not for on road but to be safe off road. There's only 2" of space with the stock tires on my truck. Land Rover's from this era were hand built/assembled, so nobodies truck is the same. The wider 245s will handle better on the road as well, and won't stress the driveline as much. Thanks for the advice. Dave | ||
| David Zymowski (Davidz) New Member Username: Davidz Post Number: 10 Registered: 04-2003 |
97 D1 and I have 235/85/16 coopers mt's love em, and no problem at all putting them on the spare tire carrier. plenty of room. be sure to follow the fender relocation deal in the tech section. and you will be set. | ||
| Drew Porta (Ncrover) Member Username: Ncrover Post Number: 43 Registered: 05-2003 |
'97 D1 with 245/75 BFG/AT KO's and no lift (the lift is sitting in my garage waiting for me to install) but the rear fenders are trimmed and the front bumper caps are trimmed. You will likely have to adjust steering stops regardless as tires rub at full lock. First try was 235/85 Dunlops Radial Rover RTs and really didn't like them b/c of highway noise (I'd rather have mud tires if I have to listen to the "hum"). The BFG's were great in light mud, dirt, rocks, etc. but I can't say as to the snow...much better highway riding tire and less noise. | ||
| James Micheal Fulcher (Jamesf) New Member Username: Jamesf Post Number: 10 Registered: 06-2003 |
I just put 265/75-16 bridgestone deulers MTs on my 95 disco with OME heavy duty shocks and springs and I love them. Not very much road noise for mud tires and the traction off road is great. Did have to do a little trimming in the rear, but well worth it. I couldnt believe how much difference a set of tires could make in overall performance and appearance. Had 245/65 firestone ATs before the switch and always thought they were small looking with the lift, but that was just me. | ||
| daniel leon davis (Danieldavis) New Member Username: Danieldavis Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2003 |
Dave, the Michelin Alpin 4X4's are awesome on road and snow. They are made specifically for great snow traction. They also look very similiar to the Michelin XPC's. |
