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Jamie1987

New Member

• Jun 2, 2013

• #1

Hey everyone.

Currently running 285 x 75 R16's. on my 3dr 91 disco and the wheels knock/hit/rub on full lock.

What size spares would you recommend to overcome this? I have had 30mm recommended to me, have just seen you can get 60mm.

Is it a case of bigger is better here, any implications on putting 60mm on instead of 30mm etc?

Current tyres;

 

Mark L

Well-Known Member

• Jun 2, 2013

• #2

Or just wind the stops out a bit for free...

 

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Jamie1987

New Member

• Jun 2, 2013

• #3

Would like to have to full turning circle, also like the idea of it looking a bit wider and meaner

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Jun 2, 2013

• #4

fit offset rims

 

Funkykipper

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• Jun 2, 2013

• #5

I have got 30mm spacers on my D1 with 33x12.5x15 Fedima Scirocco on standard steel wheels.
As my esteemed colleague above says, try winding out the stops first.

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MPfive

Active Member

• Jun 2, 2013

• #6

Jamie1987 said:

Would like to have to full turning circle, also like the idea of it looking a bit wider and meaner

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Winding out the stops won't reduced the lock anymore than it is at the mo. It just means you won't rub the arm anymore.

 

Mark L

Well-Known Member

• Jun 2, 2013

• #7

wiltshire landyman said:

fit offset rims

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+1 if you want a wider stance.

That's what I've done. 8x16 with -35mm offset.

 

Mark L

Well-Known Member

• Jun 2, 2013

• #8

MPfive said:

Winding out the stops won't reduced the lock anymore than it is at the mo. It just means you won't rub the arm anymore.

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Tis a good point well put.

 

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Jamie1987

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• Jun 2, 2013

• #9

MPfive said:

Winding out the stops won't reduced the lock anymore than it is at the mo. It just means you won't rub the arm anymore.

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Oh really? I thought by doing this it would reduce the turning circle, need to look into it more, always been sketchy around steering gear lol

To be honest I haven't looked at what it rubs on, but just assumed it was the spring column or something.

 

Mark L

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• Jun 2, 2013

• #10

If I remember rightly, it catches on the radius arms.

 

Funkykipper

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• Jun 3, 2013

• #11

Mark L said:

If I remember rightly, it catches on the radius arms.

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265's rubbed on my radius arms so i'm very sure 285's will.

 

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Jamie1987

New Member

• Jun 3, 2013

• #12

Do we reckon 30mm spacers is enough to cure the issue? Or will I still need to wind the stops back?

 

disco147

Well-Known Member

• Jun 3, 2013

• #13

jamie, its me you've messaged on ebay about the spacers. Do you want to bring the disco over and have a look/measure up and if needs be make an offer on the spacers i have?

 

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Jamie1987

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• Jun 3, 2013

• #14

Hey Disco147, small world hey!

Yeah that would be me, Mr Flanker yes?

Could do chap, not sure if 60mm will be too much for some of the small lanes though as you said in your auction, forgive me for all the questions etc. please feel free to pop me a PM of the ££££ range you are looking for them, so we can at least be on the same page

 

disco147

Well-Known Member

• Jun 3, 2013

• #15

Thats me... pm sent

 

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Jamie1987

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• Jun 3, 2013

• #16

disco147 said:

Thats me... pm sent

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Thanks, just got it