Off road rims + tires size without lift kit

andde

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• Sep 20, 2024

• #1

Hi,
i would like to put new rims and tires for off roading (casually) and i'm wondering what size can i go without lift kit ?
I have a 2005 Freelander TD4 3 door.

thanks !

 

Nodge68

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• Sep 20, 2024

• #2

Tyre availability depends on the rims chosen. However at a rule, a standard FL1 will take a tyre up to 30" in diameter, with a width of about 235mm. The suspension gets in the way more than the body, so lifting the body won't necessarily allow larger tyres, without changing wheel offset.

 

Freddie17

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• Sep 20, 2024

• #3

If you go 17” rim, then 225/65/17 fit fine on a standard FL1 - no issues. I run Geolander GO15’s on mine.
I wouldn’t go any bigger on a 17”… as Nodge says, they’ll run too close to the suspension.

 

andde

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• Sep 20, 2024

• #4

Thanks guys !
i dont mind changing the offset.. I was thinking about modular wheels or similar, like 15" or 16" with all terrain tires.
But i don't want the wheel to rub into the chassis or the suspension