Tyre / wheel sizes and offset for 2004 110

Hi

I am new here so - hello!

I have a question which I know has been covered many, many, times and I am sure that someone will flame me for asking again, but anyway....

I have a 2004 110 with alloy wheels. I have 235/85 16's fitted and I would like to stick a set of standard black steel wheels on it. I have read about "modulars" but not sure what that means, but anyway, want to get some black steel wheels and put 255/85 16's on. I have read a number of posts that suggest that these will fit without snagging anything and without me have losing turning circle or anything. I am thinking that 16 x 7 will be the right size.

1. Am I right about this size fitting without any other adjustments / changes (I know the gearing will be higher and speedo will be out a bit)?
2. Do I need to buy the wheels with any offset? If so how much?
3. Any recommendations between BFG KM2 and MAXXIS MT762?

Cheers - I hope someone can help.

Kieran

Tyre Size Difference Comparison
Select Wheel/Tyre 1 / R
Select Wheel/Tyre 2 / R
Results for your selected Wheel/Tyre 1
Rolling Radius 402.95mm
Circumference 2531.81mm
Diameter 805.9mm
Wheel Cover Size Size 009
Results for your selected Wheel/Tyre 2
Rolling Radius 419.95mm
Circumference 2638.62mm
Diameter 839.9mm
Wheel Cover Size
Differences between Wheel/Tyre 1 & 2
Rolling Radius 17mm
Circumference 106.81mm
Diameter 34mm
When your speedo reads 100km/hr you're actually at 104.05

I doubt that there'll be much difference as far a gearing goes..

Modular are after market wheels like these

x4 15x8 BLACK MODULAR STEEL WHEELS LAND ROVER FITMENT 5x165.1 DEFENDER DISCO1 | eBay

Where as these are 'standard' land rover rims
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-defender-wheels-and-tyrefrom-brand-new-car-/251661817719?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item3a98369777

But I doubt you'd get 255's on a standard rim

Thanks for the response Marmaduke.

I am really hoping that someone can tell me definitively if they will fit without snagging anything and do I need to get offset wheels.

I appreciate the help.

Sorry bud I can't help you there, I've got boost alloys with 30mm spacers....