Defender tyres

since1875 · Feb 19, 2009

Hi guys just got some AT tyres for my diso from tyre monkey at a good price but they are out of stock for my defender. Looking for mud tyres 205/80 R16 anyone know somewhere decent to get them and a good price? Iv seen kingpin are cheap but not sure how good they are.Any hel much appreciated thanks

hughesy · Feb 19, 2009

Forget 205s get some 235/85s or 265/75s. 205s are way too little

since1875 · Feb 19, 2009

Whats the biggest you can get without having to add arches and start cutting etc?

90boy · Feb 19, 2009

on a defender 265s

ninety till i die · Feb 19, 2009

Got 285's on mine just needed to adjust the steering stops to stop em rubbin on the radius arms, they fit snugly under the standard arch spats

since1875 · Feb 19, 2009

Thanks alot guys

jammer · Feb 19, 2009

Aye I've just ordered 265s for mine, they seem to be a popular size.

Medusa · Feb 19, 2009

Horses for courses 205 Mud tyres would be fine too. Thin tyres cut through the mud to the firmer ground underneath to find grip
It will also depend on terrain and driving style.

Corvus · Feb 20, 2009

Ive got General Super All Grip, 5 yrs old and amazing, live in Snowdonia they really perform in snow, mud, loose slate, grass, towing, pretty much everywhere.

Used to have the big mud tyres 205 etc on a 90 and a 110 and will be sticking to the 750 16's ive got on steel rims. It has to be said the local quarries run landy 110 and 90 they all use this size of tyre and a mix of goodyear and general tyres and theyre off road every day and tackle mud, loose slate allsorts and massive gradients.

General Super All Grip 750 16 Tough as old boots and grippy all round

Cheers Andy

lil-landy · Feb 20, 2009

For the cheaper part of the question, just get remoulds!

Medusa · Feb 20, 2009

lil-landy said:
For the cheaper part of the question, just get remoulds!

Seconded, I've got remolds on mine but I have heard that tyres are going up in price on a weekly basis, I paid £55 for mine each and have been told that are now £83 each - ouch!

lil-landy · Feb 20, 2009

I saw some MTs at £45 a tyre a few weeks ago, but apart from buying one or two tyres a week, looks like I'm saving up

Prith · Feb 21, 2009

ninety till i die said:
Got 285's on mine just needed to adjust the steering stops to stop em rubbin on the radius arms, they fit snugly under the standard arch spats

What rims/alloys do you have to 285/75/16s? Did you have do a 2" lift too. Does it fit without a 2" OME lift?

Grouseland · Feb 21, 2009

Don't know what part of the UK you in, but try Paul Jarrold Tyres, Monmouth. Good service and sensible prices

Prith · Feb 25, 2009

Grouseland said:
Don't know what part of the UK you in, but try Paul Jarrold Tyres, Monmouth. Good service and sensible prices

Thanks but am in Bangalore, India.

Griffdowg · Feb 25, 2009

hahahahaha!

If you intend to go offroad dont fit anything bigger than 265/75's without lift. The articulation will push the wheels too far into the arches and cause you problems.

G

boydy1989 · Feb 25, 2009

i wouldn't go much above 235 prith, it loads all the steering up heavily, and upsets the rim offset.

Also you can jus about squeeze 235's onto standard LR rims too.

Griffdowg · Feb 25, 2009

what width is a standard landy rim? Im running 255/85's on my 6.5" wide wolfs

no problems.

G

woods767 · Feb 25, 2009

ninety till i die said:
Got 285's on mine just needed to adjust the steering stops to stop em rubbin on the radius arms, they fit snugly under the standard arch spats

You got any pictures with 285s on?

TheVengefulElephant · Feb 25, 2009

erm, I'm running 255's on my standard skinny def rims. they just about fit fine. got no probs at all but rub a little on full lock

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