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countyboy



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Road Tyres
Can anyone suggest what size tyres I need for road use on Boost alloys on my 90 county station wagon. I currently have Cooper Discoverer STT 235/85 r16 fitted.
They make it very tight (height wise) driving into the garage. Would road tyres make the vehicle slightly lower? Confused Thanks
Robert
Post #600613 10th Feb 2017 11:38am
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LandRoverAnorak



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Road tyres are defined by their tread pattern rather than their height so that won't solve your problem.

Some alternatives are to fit smaller tyres - 90's used to be offered with 205/16 tyres, but they are pitifully small. Something like a 235/70 (standard Disco 1/Range Rover size) would fit but you'd need to change a small plastic gear in the transfer box that drives the speedo to make it read correctly.

Another option would be lowered springs. Quite a few on the forum have gone down this route to solve similar problems (or because they like the look) so a quick search will bring up some details. Darren

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I think the above just about covers it! Thumbs Up James
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custom90



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Slightly lower it would probable be your better option.
That way you keep axle clearance but you have a slightly reduced body height.
Alive have some good options I believe.
Post #600657 10th Feb 2017 2:04pm
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countyboy



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Thanks for the advice
Regards
Robert
Post #600710 10th Feb 2017 6:25pm
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