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BAW014



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Gap between tyre and wheel arch 20" 5098s
I've got a 24' plate 110 on 20" 5098s and coil suspension.

Is there a way to reduce the gap between the tyre and wheel arch without doing anything to the suspension? Would swapping to 22" 5098s still have the same problem?

Cheers!

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TexasRover



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The rim/tire combination has an outer diameter and this should stay the same (for type approval, insurance etc). So by increasing the rim size your tire will get thinner and it would not make a difference in the clearance.

Now you could select a different tire (bigger) you would be outside of type approval, not sure how serious they look at that in the UK, but in Norway for instance you would fail your MOT and your gearing/speedometer/odometer would be off - the latter you might be able to correct in soft ware setting
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Re: Gap between tyre and wheel arch 20" 5098s
Get larger tires. 275/60/20 & since you have the stock 20 inch rims you should have no rubbing issues. There’s a guy on the forms that’s successfully installed this tire size, & iir looks sweet. Also, just so you can really have an idea of how much difference you’ll get out of different rims and tires check out this website, www.tiresize.com


BAW014 wrote:
I've got a 24' plate 110 on 20" 5098s and coil suspension.

Is there a way to reduce the gap between the tyre and wheel arch without doing anything to the suspension? Would swapping to 22" 5098s still have the same problem?

Cheers!
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LR Nuts



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As Texas said above, it's the wheel/tyre that has to be be the same rolling circumference. So the gap is the gap, sorry to say.
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ruben



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Or you can always drive in access mode, as long as your speed allows, and you will improve your situation somewhat!! 😅 Defender 110 SE I6 D250 23MY
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Re: Gap between tyre and wheel arch 20" 5098s
BAW014 wrote:
I've got a 24' plate 110 on 20" 5098s and coil suspension.

Is there a way to reduce the gap between the tyre and wheel arch without doing anything to the suspension? Would swapping to 22" 5098s still have the same problem?

Cheers!

Surely a 4x4 off road vehicle should have a gap??? Wouldn't most people want to increase the gap normally, hence the popularity of lift kits the World over for 4x4s.
Post #1061518 27th Feb 2025 12:37pm
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A little gap is always needed.

I do see the fad in Japan with the defender 90s with a wide body kit slammed to the ground. It looks futuristic but you cannot go around driving like that. It looks great parked or at valet at an event but when it leaves it raised back up and off he goes. 23 LBW/Urban Defender X
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Re: Gap between tyre and wheel arch 20" 5098s
Chicken Drumstick wrote:
BAW014 wrote:
I've got a 24' plate 110 on 20" 5098s and coil suspension.

Is there a way to reduce the gap between the tyre and wheel arch without doing anything to the suspension? Would swapping to 22" 5098s still have the same problem?

Cheers!

Surely a 4x4 off road vehicle should have a gap??? Wouldn't most people want to increase the gap normally, hence the popularity of lift kits the World over for 4x4s.


Agreed 100%! 23 LBW/Urban Defender X
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ruben wrote:
Or you can always drive in access mode, as long as your speed allows, and you will improve your situation somewhat!! 😅

Not on coil springs Whistle Rolling with laughter MY25 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE in Silicon Silver and coil sprung
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