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pope10001

Member Since: 15 Oct 2011
Location: Dulverton
Posts: 489

1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Zermatt Silver

What size tyres for a 200tdi?

Hi guys,

Just after a bit of advice really. What size tyre would you recommend for the 200Tdi, i'm after some KM2's but don't want to go too big that the Truck will struggle. I will be putting a full width Alisport intercooler with hoses on it.

Thanks in advance.

Mark

30th May 2012 7:11pm

Killer90
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Member Since: 09 Oct 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 6478

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Fuji White

275/75/20

seriously go for a 285/75/16 tyre im guessing you want a offroad tread

30th May 2012 7:31pm

JSG

Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2412

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

'Standard' size would be 235/85/16 but I'd go with 265/75/16 as I think that size works better

John

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2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS

30th May 2012 8:08pm

big steve

Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red

im with JSG 265 75 16 its surprising how much more performance you will loose with the 285s

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30th May 2012 9:14pm

pope10001

Member Since: 15 Oct 2011
Location: Dulverton
Posts: 489

Yeah, i really don't want to lose any power, maybe the 235's would be best? Or do you think the 265's would be fine with a disco transfer box?

1st Jun 2012 4:57pm

d j hutton

Member Since: 30 Jul 2009
Location: Dorset
Posts: 1044

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

i have 235/85 on my 200tdi (disco) powered 90 with a disco transfer box and it seems pretty good to me. Never seems to struggle with that setup, Not so easy to set off in 2nd gear as it was though, but top end and motorway much better, easily cruises at a measured 70 which will do me. Does it fairly quietly compared with before the transfer box was fitted - used to howl along then.

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1st Jun 2012 5:24pm

pope10001

Member Since: 15 Oct 2011
Location: Dulverton
Posts: 489

Thanks guys, looks like i'll be looking for some 235's then.

4th Jun 2012 8:00pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7706

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

235.85R16 or 265/75R16

i run both these sizes on mine (BFG ATs) works very well on std setup/suspension/gearing. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

4th Jun 2012 8:23pm

Rob

Member Since: 04 Sep 2012
Location: Brownhills
Posts: 40

My 200 tdi runs on 235/85's dakars and pulls along just fine

5th Sep 2012 5:01pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

You can get a 255/85 size which gives a bit more width AND height, I have 265/75 and they look a little low/fat for my liking...

cheers

simon

5th Sep 2012 5:47pm

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