Tyre size for a 2A
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it wud help if we knew what size rims yu got 
thehulkowner
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and or whether it was a LWB or SWB ?? Standard rims??
nutsaboutseries
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on SWB or LWB 750's were the largest factory option unless you have a one ton or military chassis with extended hangers where 900's will fit.
In practicle terms 235/85 is about as big as you can go before you need to put on eyebrows on the wings
as has been said above. it depends what rims you've got as to your choice
standard swb 5" rims will take 600's and some 225's
lwb 5.5" rims will take 750's
for 235/85 better to have 6.5" rims
900's must be 6.5" rims
In practicle terms 235/85 is about as big as you can go before you need to put on eyebrows on the wings
as has been said above. it depends what rims you've got as to your choice
standard swb 5" rims will take 600's and some 225's
lwb 5.5" rims will take 750's
for 235/85 better to have 6.5" rims
900's must be 6.5" rims
Ausboy82
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I am not exactly sure what size these rims are as they are an aftermarket set that came with a rover i brought for parts.it wud help if we knew what size rims yu got
Ausboy82
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LWB.
Aftermarket steel rims.
slob
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they should be marked wiff 5 1/2j x 16 or summin
Ausboy82
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Thanks for the reply.
What i was getting at with my original question is that i wanted a wider tyre but i do not want to add to much strain on the rear axles.
I have seen some really wide tyres on series Rovers but i would be hesitent in doing this myself as i don't want to be replacing axles regulary.
What would you say would be the widest you would safely go?
slob
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why do you want wide tyres?? they int really that good fer most orf roading.
Ausboy82
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Well the new rims are slightly wider than stock and i have been told that i would get a better ride with a wider tyre like a desert dueller or something similar.
In all curiosity what do you think would be the widest tyre the vehicle could handle without causing axle breakages?
slob
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fook nose i int a fan of wide tyres fer orf roading.
yella
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im with slob on this one, wide tyres = small dick
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Wide tyres = floaty tires = lack of traction = bogged in = crate of beer to get towed out by mate = silly arse
