Defender 110 steel wheel requirements

does anyone know what the minimum tyre size is for a defender 110 is with 16" steel modular wheels?

I heard it was 235/85/16, but was hoping 235/70/16 would be ok.

I'm looking at Insa Turbo Ranger tyres and want to keep costs down if I can.

Cheers all

The only difference between those two tyres is the overall diameter (height). As long as the width of the modular is suitable for a 235 tyre then either would fit. However, depending on what has been fitted before, you will need to check the speedo is still accurate as that will be altered if a different diameter tyre is used.

The 600x16 Series I wheels and tyres would fit

Oldseadog said:

The 600x16 Series I wheels and tyres would fit

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But they would look bloody silly on a 110.

Craigo38 said:

does anyone know what the minimum tyre size is for a defender 110 is with 16" steel modular wheels? ...

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When someone asks a silly question, they deserve the silly answer!

Some people like to drag their arses on the floor - espedcially if they have had a hatchback!

Craigo38 said:

does anyone know what the minimum tyre size is for a defender 110 is with 16" steel modular wheels?

I heard it was 235/85/16, but was hoping 235/70/16 would be ok.

I'm looking at Insa Turbo Ranger tyres and want to keep costs down if I can.

Cheers all

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There isn't really a minimum, but you do want something rated for the weight/loading of a 110.

Standard sizes are 235/85R16, 265/75R16, 7.50 x 16

You can fit smaller, but it will probably look odd. e.g. 205/80R16 or a 235/75R16.

Are the savings really enough to do this though?