Best place for wheels an tyres

Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90, has
anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been checking the net an
prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what are the largest tyres that
will fit standard size alloys on a stock defender, as I don't want to do a
suspension lift due to the possibility of invaliating the waranty. Hopefully
I will be able to fit 267/75R16 MT's.

Thanks in advance.

"Dad" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90, has
> anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been checking the net
an
> prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what are the largest tyres that
> will fit standard size alloys on a stock defender, as I don't want to do a
> suspension lift due to the possibility of invaliating the waranty.
Hopefully
> I will be able to fit 267/75R16 MT's.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

Simon;
It certainly pays to phone around and get some quotes.
try these guys www.4x4tyres.co.uk They are based in Hannington
Northamptonshire. 01604781414
I recently purchased a set of BFG A/T's off them.
Fitted and balanced plus the cost of fuel to get there still worked out
cheaper than anyone local to me.

Graeme

Dad wrote:

|| Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90,
|| has anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been
|| checking the net an prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what
|| are the largest tyres that will fit standard size alloys on a stock
|| defender, as I don't want to do a suspension lift due to the
|| possibility of invaliating the waranty. Hopefully I will be able to
|| fit 267/75R16 MT's.
||
|| Thanks in advance.

Nene Valley seem pretty good on price, and they're very helpful over the
phone. I've used them a couple of times, not been disappointed.

As to size, the largest size fitted as OE would be 265/75. I have fitted
235/85 (same diameter, a bit narrower) and they were great. No lift, no
rubbing, just a slight hike in the gearing over standard. Funnily enough,
this brought the speedo to within 1% accurate.

Don't go too wide if you do a lot of mud - 265 may look the biz, but in mud
narrower can be better.

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"Dad" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90, has
> anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been checking the net
> an prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what are the largest tyres
> that will fit standard size alloys on a stock defender, as I don't want to
> do a suspension lift due to the possibility of invaliating the waranty.
> Hopefully I will be able to fit 267/75R16 MT's.
>
> Thanks in advance.
I am a fan of Bronco in Leek http://www.bronco4x4.com
biggest they show for an unlifted Defender is 305/70 r16
I would expect that might be more than a little tight remember
your insurers will be interested if you are fitting other than
stock sizes just don't give them any excuse to welch on a claim
cos as sure as eggs is eggs they will
Derek,

Simon wrote
> Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90, has
> anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been checking the net
> an prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what are the largest tyres
> that will fit standard size alloys on a stock defender, as I don't want to
> do a suspension lift due to the possibility of invaliating the waranty.
> Hopefully I will be able to fit 267/75R16 MT's.
>

It would have helped if you had mentioned in what part of the world/country
you are.
Personally I find that even adding the cost of fuel it is a lot cheaper to
drive to Micheldever Tyres at Micheldever Station than get them from even
the well known cheap places locally. I know they do 4x4 tyres as well.
http://www.micheldever.co.uk/


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Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK