armourermark

Member

• Aug 9, 2016

• #1

Hi Guys,
I've found a set of tyres in the above size, which by my dodgy maths equates to roughly 35" for a good price.
I have a 3" lift so clearance shouldn't be an issue, as it's a defender I expect road noise, and I know it will throw the speedo off a bit, question is, will they give me any other issues?
Cheers.

 

Al2O3

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Aug 9, 2016

• #2

You'll probably have a turning circle similar to an ocean going oil tanker.

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Aug 9, 2016

• #3

What size are the rims you are fitting them to and what sort of off set have they got

 

300bhp/ton

Well-Known Member

• Aug 9, 2016

• #4

Why have you got a 3" lift on a Defender???

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Aug 9, 2016

• #5

300bhp/ton said:

Why have you got a 3" lift on a Defender???

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Cos it was a 4" lift til some fatties got in

 

armourermark

Member

• Aug 10, 2016

• #6

16" rims, 9.5" wide, no idea about the offset, any way I can measure it?. See my avatar for what the wheels look like.
300bhp/ton - clearly I'm over compensating for something!
Marmaduke - I'm going to tell my missus you called her fat!

 

300bhp/ton

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2016

• #7

It was a serious question, You can run 33" tyres on stock suspension. Very little need to lift a Defender for off road use unless you are doing something extreme. So I was curious. Doesn't mean you shouldn't. Just wondered why.

 

MaxyMan

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• Aug 11, 2016

• #8

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armourermark

Member

• Aug 22, 2016

• #9

It had the 3" lift when I bought it!
Is it a good idea to replace half shafts/CVs at the same time as the tyres or will it be ok for a wee while if I take it easy? I don't really have that sort of money just lying around!
Would 285/75/r16 (33") be a more sensible option if I don't want to upgrade the other components just yet?

 

nesponge

Active Member

• Aug 22, 2016

• #10

They don't look too bad

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Aug 22, 2016

• #11

nesponge said:

They don't look too bad

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Matter of opinion!

 

armourermark

Member

• Aug 22, 2016

• #12

Are they 35s in them pictures?

 

300bhp/ton

Well-Known Member

• Aug 22, 2016

• #13

armourermark said:

It had the 3" lift when I bought it!
Is it a good idea to replace half shafts/CVs at the same time as the tyres or will it be ok for a wee while if I take it easy? I don't really have that sort of money just lying around!
Would 285/75/r16 (33") be a more sensible option if I don't want to upgrade the other components just yet?

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Depends. What will you be using it for and what is your driving style?

You can break driveline components on standard tyres. But many people run bigger tyres without issue.