Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
I did Bordon P&P in a bog std disco and did pretty well on std road tyres (until I drowned it) Actually did a better job of some of the obstacles, than a lifted and kitted out 90 did. I did The lakes and Strata florida in std disco. I've never felt the need to fit bigger than 235/70's on em..
However I've recently invested in 265/70/16 BFG's and will be fitting HD springs to give me a bit more space in the arches for me noo tyres..
However I've recently invested in 265/70/16 BFG's and will be fitting HD springs to give me a bit more space in the arches for me noo tyres..
sidewaysste
Active Member
A note on tyres.
It is true to say that good tyres will improve a disco's offroad ability.
It is also true that tyres fitted as standard to all but the earliest discos reduce their ability.
ie, it's as much about fitting tyres the vehicle SHOULD have been fitted with as standard as fitting upgrade tyres...
Don't believe me? look at what the last of the line TD5s were fitted with in contrast to what the early G***WUD and G***WAC 3 dr discoveries were fitted with.
What's my point? well despite the fact that the vast majority of standard discos having comically inappropriate tyres fitted they are still astonishingly capable offroad. You need to try it as standard and get to the point where you are regularly getting stuck BEFORE you do any modifications so that you have a benchmark to work from.
It is very easy to want to go for the most capable offroad tyre you can afford but remember that everything is a compromise,yes INSA ST are incredibly capable offroad, but they're ****e onroad when compared to an AT tyre, fine if you're building an offroad challenge vehicle, but bloody annoying if you want to use the disco as the talented multi purpose vehicle it is. (because they're noisy and reduce onroad grip) What else can follow a defender into the wilderness in the day yet take 5 adults and 2 kids to a fancy restaurant in comfort in the evening?
Also bear in mind that lifting a vehicle is usually done for 3 reasons and imo in order of importance :-
To allow the fitment of larger tyres ( gives more clearance under the diff)
To allow greater axle articulation ( with suitable extended dampers, brake lines etc)
To look good
You're only up the road from me (hucknall) so you're welcome to pop over to my workshop and ill show you what I've done to mine and why I've done it...
It is true to say that good tyres will improve a disco's offroad ability.
It is also true that tyres fitted as standard to all but the earliest discos reduce their ability.
ie, it's as much about fitting tyres the vehicle SHOULD have been fitted with as standard as fitting upgrade tyres...
Don't believe me? look at what the last of the line TD5s were fitted with in contrast to what the early G***WUD and G***WAC 3 dr discoveries were fitted with.
What's my point? well despite the fact that the vast majority of standard discos having comically inappropriate tyres fitted they are still astonishingly capable offroad. You need to try it as standard and get to the point where you are regularly getting stuck BEFORE you do any modifications so that you have a benchmark to work from.
It is very easy to want to go for the most capable offroad tyre you can afford but remember that everything is a compromise,yes INSA ST are incredibly capable offroad, but they're ****e onroad when compared to an AT tyre, fine if you're building an offroad challenge vehicle, but bloody annoying if you want to use the disco as the talented multi purpose vehicle it is. (because they're noisy and reduce onroad grip) What else can follow a defender into the wilderness in the day yet take 5 adults and 2 kids to a fancy restaurant in comfort in the evening?
Also bear in mind that lifting a vehicle is usually done for 3 reasons and imo in order of importance :-
To allow the fitment of larger tyres ( gives more clearance under the diff)
To allow greater axle articulation ( with suitable extended dampers, brake lines etc)
To look good
You're only up the road from me (hucknall) so you're welcome to pop over to my workshop and ill show you what I've done to mine and why I've done it...
wiltshire landyman
I’m back
anything less than 35" is for gurls:behindsofa:
Mr Noisy
Coming in your ears.
I wish I'd bodylifted mine first job and then built sliders and bumpers around it to suit.
I was young and without knowledge back then, and I'm not about to start taking it apart now it's all done.
Hey ho, you learns from your experiences!
GreenHornet
Well-Known Member
The first job I did was lift the body, quickly followed by built in rock sliders. Does that make me the genius ur ur does it......
Mr Noisy
Coming in your ears.
GreenHornet
Well-Known Member
Mr Noisy
Coming in your ears.
sidewaysste
Active Member
Does genius juice taste nice?
matty_daak
Active Member
It tastes like winning 
Mr Noisy
Coming in your ears.
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matty_daak
Active Member
Exactly!
