Ok, so its a Disco 1 with a 1" lift, 8x16 alloys fitted with 205 tyres (on when I got it)
Wanted bigger tyres on, read all the threads about what will and wont fit, didn't ask the question myself as had no desire to be swamped with the tirade of ( good natured?) abuse that seems to follow all such enqiuries.
After reading all arguments about what will or wont fit, made my own decision and got a set of part worn 265/75/16's.
My question isn't about if they will fit or not, it relates more to the difference it will make to the disco.
The gearing will change, obviously, and some folk say the the fuel economy will improve a little ( rolling raduis etc) but theres a lot more tread on the road so I would have thought that any difference there would be cancelled out by the extra energy needed to get the tyres moving.
Secondly, although not overly concerned about top speed, I have always found the disco a little bit revvy when pulling away, making the gear change from 1st to 2nd a bit too early for my liking ( usually a few yards onto the roundabout or junction) so with the larger tyres I should be able to get a little more speed for the same revs and change a little later.
This is all supposition on my part, and i was wondering if anyone out there who has 256's on a 300tdi could let me know exactly what changes, if any, to expect in these areas once theyre fitted.
Paul
Wanted bigger tyres on, read all the threads about what will and wont fit, didn't ask the question myself as had no desire to be swamped with the tirade of ( good natured?) abuse that seems to follow all such enqiuries.
After reading all arguments about what will or wont fit, made my own decision and got a set of part worn 265/75/16's.
My question isn't about if they will fit or not, it relates more to the difference it will make to the disco.
The gearing will change, obviously, and some folk say the the fuel economy will improve a little ( rolling raduis etc) but theres a lot more tread on the road so I would have thought that any difference there would be cancelled out by the extra energy needed to get the tyres moving.
Secondly, although not overly concerned about top speed, I have always found the disco a little bit revvy when pulling away, making the gear change from 1st to 2nd a bit too early for my liking ( usually a few yards onto the roundabout or junction) so with the larger tyres I should be able to get a little more speed for the same revs and change a little later.
This is all supposition on my part, and i was wondering if anyone out there who has 256's on a 300tdi could let me know exactly what changes, if any, to expect in these areas once theyre fitted.
Paul