Quick Question..Is it common to put 245/70/16 on a 300 TDi

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standard tyres on a disco 2 are 255/65r16 iirc

245/70 will be a little wider and taller than 235/70. Have a look at the sticky at the top of this section and you will find your answer
 
I am running on 245/75R16, and because I have heavy duty suspension (read 130 spec) the body has a lift of approximately 2"....the speedo now is accurate, and there's not great loss in accellaration....and maybe get a better MPG
 
...but u might lose some torque.....when i had bigger tyres hills that i used to climb on 2'nd i couldnt do just in 1'st........u lose some and get some...a better ground clearence and behaviour in sand/mud
 
fenland rover said:
I am running on 245/75R16, and because I have heavy duty suspension (read 130 spec) the body has a lift of approximately 2"....the speedo now is accurate, and there's not great loss in accellaration....and maybe get a better MPG
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not sure about the better mpg, mine eats more fuel on 265s than when i use my 205 road tyres. although the rolling radius is larger (lower revs for the same speed) there is also more resistance with a wider tyre.

sierrafery said:
...but u might lose some torque.....when i had bigger tyres hills that i used to climb on 2'nd i couldnt do just in 1'st........u lose some and get some...a better ground clearence and behaviour in sand/mud
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true. :)

but tbh 245 will not be much different to 235. they will work out about 10mm wider and a little taller so shouldnt affect speedo too much but if you want something a bit better looking why not consider an AT tread pattern (still ok on road but can handle mucky stuff too)
 
bobbler said:
not sure about the better mpg, mine eats more fuel on 265s than when i use my 205 road tyres. although the rolling radius is larger (lower revs for the same speed) there is also more resistance with a wider tyre.



true. :)

but tbh 245 will not be much different to 235. they will work out about 10mm wider and a little taller so shouldnt affect speedo too much but if you want something a bit better looking why not consider an AT tread pattern (still ok on road but can handle mucky stuff too)
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Thnaks for the advice guys, MyTyres are doing Cooper Discoverer 245/70/16 All Terrain for £90 a corner, as opposed to £97 for 235!

The reason I ask is my friend has a TD5, with the 245 on, and even just a few mm wider and taller, it looks a bit more purposefull. I have the deep dish alloys, with the same offset, so should be ok.

Cheers. Ian.:):)
 
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