how big and fat?

Ok the snows here, as usual left thoughts of tyres to last minute...I have puny 205 R16 roadtyres on at the mo...probably a daft question but can i put any 16'' tyre on these standard rims? I am looking at some 265/65 R16's that are a decent price...just want to be sure b4 i order...thanks, Mark

if there is no lift kit stick to 235/85/16's or stick a 2 inch lift and bung some 255/85/16's ....will give the best height and width then

without a lift 265/75/16's are the biggest you can go. That'll give you the same ride height (all bar about 1.5mm) as the 235/85/16's but 30mm wider tread.

ratty said:

without a lift 265/75/16's are the biggest you can go. That'll give you the same ride height (all bar about 1.5mm) as the 235/85/16's but 30mm wider tread.

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Guys I plan to put a Maxxis MT-762 BIG HORN 285/75/16 on my Defender 110. It will have a 2" lift. Can someone recommend the right alloy for this size. What is the correct rim size that will take this tyre. My rear axle is drum type.

Prith said:

Guys I plan to put a Maxxis MT-762 BIG HORN 285/75/16 on my Defender 110. It will have a 2" lift. Can someone recommend the right alloy for this size. What is the correct rim size that will take this tyre. My rear axle is drum type.

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Only one? Surely that'll affect the handling somewhat ...

Paul D said:

Only one? Surely that'll affect the handling somewhat ...

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not unless its on the back door

Prith said:

Guys I plan to put a Maxxis MT-762 BIG HORN 285/75/16 on my Defender 110. It will have a 2" lift. Can someone recommend the right alloy for this size. What is the correct rim size that will take this tyre. My rear axle is drum type.

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285's need to go on an 8" rim, not the normal 7".
Stick to 265's and you'll have a bigger choice of tyres and cheaper wheels.