Range Rover tyre sizes

Is anyone using BFG AT 235/85/16 on 16x7 rims on a Range Rover classic with
standard suspension? I've trawled the net and Google groups but could not
find a definitive view on whether they will fit without fouling or not. The
wheel/tyre combination would be going on what was a 1989 3.9 EFI but which
now has a heavier 300TDI engine. It will not be doing much work off-road,
other than some rock-strewn, unmetalled mountain roads in Croatia this
summer (which is why I'd like to get a bit more height under the diffs). I
know that 265/75/16 foul on full lock on my 1972 Rangie, but they are a good
inch fatter than the 235/85 ones, although the overall diameters at 31.7"
and 31.8" are pretty much the same (compared with 29.1" for the current
235/70/16 combination) . Any thoughts on fit and also on the impact on the
gearing? Thanks.
Simon

Simon Oates wrote:
> Is anyone using BFG AT 235/85/16 on 16x7 rims on a Range Rover classic with
> standard suspension? I've trawled the net and Google groups but could not
> find a definitive view on whether they will fit without fouling or not.

I lent my 235/85R16's on 7" rims to a mate with a RRC when he was going
to play in the mud one weekend. He fitted them and had a careful look
and measure then took them off as they were going to foul on full
articulation.


--
EMB

On or around Thu, 11 May 2006 21:42:17 +0100, "Simon Oates"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>Is anyone using BFG AT 235/85/16 on 16x7 rims on a Range Rover classic with
>standard suspension? I've trawled the net and Google groups but could not
>find a definitive view on whether they will fit without fouling or not. The
>wheel/tyre combination would be going on what was a 1989 3.9 EFI but which
>now has a heavier 300TDI engine.

You'll want the HD diesel front springs, then.

I think you'll find the tyres foul even so, though - I reckon you need a
mild lift to cope. Might depend on use, though - at small axle articulation
angles, perhaps they're OK.

--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
Appearances: You don't really need make-up. Celebrate your authentic
face by frightening people in the street.
from the Little Book of Complete B***ocks by Alistair Beaton.

They will foul unless you are only ever goiung to drive on a straight flat
road.
You will need a two inch lift and if going offroad some gentle arch
trimming.

Martin
"Simon Oates" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is anyone using BFG AT 235/85/16 on 16x7 rims on a Range Rover classic
> with standard suspension? I've trawled the net and Google groups but could
> not find a definitive view on whether they will fit without fouling or
> not. The wheel/tyre combination would be going on what was a 1989 3.9 EFI
> but which now has a heavier 300TDI engine. It will not be doing much work
> off-road, other than some rock-strewn, unmetalled mountain roads in
> Croatia this summer (which is why I'd like to get a bit more height under
> the diffs). I know that 265/75/16 foul on full lock on my 1972 Rangie, but
> they are a good inch fatter than the 235/85 ones, although the overall
> diameters at 31.7" and 31.8" are pretty much the same (compared with 29.1"
> for the current 235/70/16 combination) . Any thoughts on fit and also on
> the impact on the gearing? Thanks.
> Simon
>

Thanks to everyone for all the advice, sounds to me as if the 235/85/16s had
better stay on my 110 for the time being (I don't really want to lift the
Range Rover in question to get them to fit), and I'd better just keep an
extra careful eye out for rocks on the tracks in Croatia!
Simon

"Simon Oates" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is anyone using BFG AT 235/85/16 on 16x7 rims on a Range Rover classic
> with standard suspension? I've trawled the net and Google groups but could
> not find a definitive view on whether they will fit without fouling or
> not. The wheel/tyre combination would be going on what was a 1989 3.9 EFI
> but which now has a heavier 300TDI engine. It will not be doing much work
> off-road, other than some rock-strewn, unmetalled mountain roads in
> Croatia this summer (which is why I'd like to get a bit more height under
> the diffs). I know that 265/75/16 foul on full lock on my 1972 Rangie, but
> they are a good inch fatter than the 235/85 ones, although the overall
> diameters at 31.7" and 31.8" are pretty much the same (compared with 29.1"
> for the current 235/70/16 combination) . Any thoughts on fit and also on
> the impact on the gearing? Thanks.
> Simon
>