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The Boy



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tyres

I probably know the answer to this question before i ask it but will a 110 take 285/75/16 without a lift?

Thanks

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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Manual Bonatti Grey

Yes Thumbs Up I have BFG MT 285-75-16 on mine without a lift, and on the std boost alloys

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The Boy



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Thanks for the reply, Thumbs Up . How do you get on with them? Any down points?

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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Manual Bonatti Grey

I would`nt have anything else. They are excellent on road with not too much noise, and off road even better Very Happy Don`t be tempted to buy AT`s they might be slightly quieter but no good at all in mud.
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The Boy



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Thanks Sonic

TBH I am looking at BFG AT as I don't do much mud in the 110 just tracks, some rocks and sand. I also need to travel though europe and think for me the AT's are the best compromise. I do have 255/85 BFG muds on my 90 and it does very well in the sticky stuff. Thanks again.

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Australia 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Manual Zermatt Silver

In my experience BFG AT's hate rocks. They chip like crazy and the tread just falls apart at the site of a rocky out crop. BFG MT's are a whole different tyre. I had BFG AT's once on a Disco1 and would never use them again. Great on the road, quiet, good in the wet, but fell apart off-road much to quickly.
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The Boy



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I think DM that maybe you use yours much more than maybe I would. My Brother has had a set on his td5 for 5 yrs and apart from this year has been on evey trip we have done. To date he has had no failures nor damage but like I said it may be we don't use them as hard as you do. I have had AT's on other lr's before but never this size. Thanks for your input Thumbs Up

Boy

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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Manual Bonatti Grey

I've split several sidewalls on BFG MTs over the years.
Range Rover Classic rears - probably more heavily loaded than a Defender.
Goodyear MTRs are my favourite but my Dakar runs superbly on Hankook Dynapro MTRs.

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The Boy



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Thanks for all the advice, wheels & tyres now fitted.

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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Manual Java Black

Which size did you go for in the end? They look like 285's, but the proportions look a little out for a 285.

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The Boy



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285/75/16 with 8.5 x 16 wheels. not had to adjust the stops either.

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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Manual Java Black

Looks really good mate. A truck you can rightly be proud of. Good news about the stops too.

Just one last question - is that the heavy duty suspension you have on there or the standard set up? I have heavy duty on my double cab and am thinking of 285's (MT's though) and want to get a good idea of what it will look like.

Once again mate, a lovely truck and a nice number plate too. I have been looking for a nice number plate for my truck but cant find anything.

Best wishes

Landy nut

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Standard springs and shocks. I do want to at some time get a OME set but that will have to wait for a while.

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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Manual Java Black

Well, if you are only running standard shocks and springs, you might want to consider Land Rover genuine heavy duty springs, as they lifted mine (current truck) by about 1.5" and still keep a decent ride quality and you wont have to worry about modifying anything else, like castor arms, double cardon props which some people find necessary after a lift (plus extended brake hoses). Did a lift etc on my last truck.

Shock wise, I would not honestly advise LR genuine ones as they are pretty crap ride wise. If you are not looking at spending huge amounts, I can definitely recommend DeCarbon ones as they are a good price and give a lovely ride.

LR genuine springs really are excellent though and are only about £65-70 a pair. The other nice thing about HD springs is that you dont initially have to change the shocks, so it means you are not having the huge initial outlay for a full lift, as you can get the springs first, the the shocks when you feel like it.

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England 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Manual Chawton White

I agree with Landy nut HD spring are a big improvement and also don't affect your warranty which is a big plus!

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