J

James W

Active Member
Howdy all,

My dad's freelander (which he bought off me :D ) is fitted with 215/55 R16 tyres that need replacing. I've just bought 5 new Colway ATs for my Disco which I am VERY happy with, especially with the price!

Unfortunately though, they don't seem to make tyres in my Dad's size, the nearest I can get is 215/65 R16 which obviously have a slightly taller profile. Would it be okay to fit these onto the 16" rims? Would the only problem be knocking the speedo out slightly?

Would be very grateful for you advice.

Thanks!!

James
 
James W said:
Howdy all,

My dad's freelander (which he bought off me :D ) is fitted with 215/55 R16 tyres that need replacing. I've just bought 5 new Colway ATs for my Disco which I am VERY happy with, especially with the price!

Unfortunately though, they don't seem to make tyres in my Dad's size, the nearest I can get is 215/65 R16 which obviously have a slightly taller profile. Would it be okay to fit these onto the 16" rims? Would the only problem be knocking the speedo out slightly?

Would be very grateful for you advice.

Thanks!!

James
Click to expand...

215/65 R16 is the correct and OE fitment for the freelander.

Regards,

Steve
 
So the tyres he's got on now then are actually the wrong size?? Classic!

He'll be made up to be able to order some Colway ATs based on this info.

Many thanks guys!

James :)
 
James W said:
Howdy all,

My dad's freelander (which he bought off me :D )

What sort of a b*****d would sell a used Freelander to his own Father??
He must live at the other end of the country!!! (only joking (well sort of, anyway))
Cheers
Ian Hughes
Tassie
Click to expand...
 
ianh1 said:
James W said:
Howdy all,

My dad's freelander (which he bought off me :D )

What sort of a b*****d would sell a used Freelander to his own Father??
He must live at the other end of the country!!! (only joking (well sort of, anyway))
Cheers
Ian Hughes
Tassie
Click to expand...


What do you mean? It's only needed a new IRD, an oil leak fix, new coolant, and a new front window regulator since he got it in November.... :eek: oops...
Click to expand...
 
It was fine when I sold it to him to buy my Discovery, honest!! :rolleyes:

He broke the IRD doing the Old Coach Road with me in the Lakes.

Last november, I took a workmate out in his TD4 to do a route in Bala that was published in Land Rover World. I was in my Disco. He did over £800's worth of damage to his clutch and transmission.

I'm not allowed to play out with the freelanders anymore :(

I blame the drivers, not the car. ;-) I loved my freelander when I had it. It dinged and donged like hell underneath when I took it over the wayfarer, but apart from the clutch smell, it performed admirably.
 
James W said:
So the tyres he's got on now then are actually the wrong size??
Click to expand...

They are slightly too small, but wont affect the vehicle. Tyres get smaller as they wear anyway.

Only concern I have would be from an insurance point of view - could be an issue if an accident occurred.

Regards,

Steve
 
G13SJC said:
They are slightly too small, but wont affect the vehicle. Tyres get smaller as they wear anyway.

Only concern I have would be from an insurance point of view - could be an issue if an accident occurred.

Regards,

Steve
Click to expand...

That's a fair point! We checked the handbook (never thought of doing that in the first place) and it indeed does state that it should have 65's on. Ordering a set of five lovely Colway ATs tomorrow, £188 delivered! Bargain.

Thanks for all the help guys :eek:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

MollyNomad
Freelander 1 All Terrain Tyres
Replies
6
Views
711
Nodge68
Nodge68
G
Toyo Open Country AT3?
Replies
5
Views
263
kevstar
kevstar
R
Series 3 Original tyre sizes?
Replies
6
Views
820
grewth
G
andyfreelandy
Freelander 1 HIFLY HF805 all weather tyres
Replies
5
Views
662
Nodge68
Nodge68
J
Early 90 heavy steering, different tyres?
Replies
17
Views
636
tottot
tottot