FatGaz
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Whats the biggest wheels/tyres I could put on a Defender with a 2" lift without altering the bodywork?
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Same size as the thousands of others that have asked!Whats the biggest wheels/tyres I could put on a Defender with a 2" lift without altering the bodywork?
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If it's a pickup you can get very large tyres in the bed.Whats the biggest wheels/tyres I could put on a Defender with a 2" lift without altering the bodywork?
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Noooo....Hmmmmm.......do I get a hint of sarcasm going on??
The thing is. It's one of those questions that gets asked all the time.Hmmmmm.......do I get a hint of sarcasm going on??
285/75 should fit fine. But you'll want the right offset rim to get good steering lock, then it's a balancing trick on how much they stick out or not.
Personally I think 255/85R16 is a better size. Taller and narrower.
Ok, cool.I agree, wide is good for sand.
With the spacers I would think you'll not need the steering lock stops. But I'd expect the tyres to stick out of the arches. Without the spacers on a deep dish rim, I'd expect them to sit just inside the arches, but run a little on full lock. Although I'd probably not worry about the steering stops and simply not turn the steering wheel as far.
Noooo....
At least you took it well! Others throw the toys out and are never to be seen again!
The thing is. It's one of those questions that gets asked all the time.
And it's one of those questions that people never think about before asking. "biggest tyre" is quite a statement. And there is a vast choice. But it depends on budget, intended use, how much modding you want to do and other things.
Just to give you an example, stock is 32" tall. In the UK this is a pretty big tyre. So are you after bigger?
Bigger will mean more money, anywhere from maybe £180/corner to over £500+/corner
Bigger will mean axles & diffs at serious risk of breaking. So you'll need to consider upgrading
Bigger will affect gearing, so you'll need to consider this
Engine power
Steering
Suspension
Braking
Bodywork.
Technically an MoT tester can't (or shouldn't) fail it for an MoT with tyres sticking out the arches, it isn't part of the test. They can put it down as an advisory, but that's more to cover themselves than anything else, as again it isn't a tested item/condition.Ok, cool.
I don't think they will stick out far, will see what the MOT guys say. I do kind of fancy the wider arches anyway.
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