Fitting larger tyres to Discovery
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 06, 2004 at 12:21
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NathanK
Hi all, I have a 1995 Landrover Disco V8 with the great 7" steel rims. I'm about to purchase a new set of A/T tyres for a trip up to
Coral Bay next month, and want to get the widest I can safely fit.
I've got all new OME Nitrocharger shocks on the car (std springs still) and I was hoping to get 245/70 R16's on the car. can anyone advise me of whether that would fit, or even wider?
thanks
nate
Reply By: NathanK - Tuesday, Apr 06, 2004 at 14:04
Tuesday, Apr 06, 2004 at 14:04
yeah, but the 245/75's are a lot larger.
looking at the specs:
235/70 R16 (OEM) = 735mm DIA
245/70 R16 = 745mm DIA (only 10mm extra)
245/75 R16 = 775mm DIA = a whopping 40mm extra on diameter.
that's almost 2 inches, no wonder a lift kit is needed to fit them in (the extra height under the diff would be nice though...).
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Follow Up By: Member - Bob - Tuesday, Apr 06, 2004 at 20:04
Tuesday, Apr 06, 2004 at 20:04
Nathan,
they look excellent :-) I didn't need to do a lift - just have to be careful when alighting- its a looooong way down.
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