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Plumber Boy



Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Evening all. Thumbs Up

Im after some new tyres for my Puma...as the originals are too skinny and sad. Neutral
Im confused about the size thing now, after reading all these posts and which to spend my hard-earned on
But can you tell me..do the large tyre (285) still fit on the back door.??

Regards Jonathan
(Puddle Dodger)
Post #14460 20th Aug 2009 6:18pm
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fekete



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Yep it will fit no problem Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #14464 20th Aug 2009 6:57pm
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Plumber Boy



Member Since: 04 Apr 2009
Location: Hertfordshire
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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
fekete wrote:
Yep it will fit no problem Thumbs Up


Cheers Fekete Thumbs Up

Jon
Post #14465 20th Aug 2009 7:07pm
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freds



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rick wrote:
Thanks Fred. What kind of bullbar is that? Looks pretty serious.

Cheers,
Rick.


No Worries, They are genuinely a great Tyre!! The Bull Bar Is a Very Heavy Duty Winch bar. I have to be honest im not sure who makes them Embarassed , i just saw it and thought 'that will do the job' It has to be said its not the greatest looking thing in the world, i'd rather get a tubular but i dont think they offer enough protection for traveling through africa. However if you are interested i can find out?

F
Post #14575 24th Aug 2009 7:09pm
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freds



Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
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Plumber Boy wrote:
Evening all. Thumbs Up

Im after some new tyres for my Puma...as the originals are too skinny and sad. Neutral
Im confused about the size thing now, after reading all these posts and which to spend my hard-earned on
But can you tell me..do the large tyre (285) still fit on the back door.??

Regards Jonathan
(Puddle Dodger)


Please make sure you have upgraded the suspension before you put on 285's.. Ive heard a few horror stories first hand from people who liked the look of a 285, so fitted them. One took the car off road and suspension popped - Big damage!

f
Post #14577 24th Aug 2009 7:16pm
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discocuzzy



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The only upgrade you may wish to do is a slight lift on the springs, no need to change the suspension itself.

Plumber, it does fit but my wiper now wont sweep as it catches on the tyre Big Cry You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things
Post #14595 24th Aug 2009 11:28pm
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Plumber Boy



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Hello all

Thanks for your advice Thumbs Up
Maybe i'll go for something a little smaller.!!
265's me thinks......or not. Rolling Eyes

Regards Jon
Post #14596 24th Aug 2009 11:38pm
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MK



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I got 2" lift using OME springs in order to go for the 285īs on proper 8" rims. Puma 110" SW

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Post #14599 25th Aug 2009 1:02am
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Glynparry25



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freds wrote:
Please make sure you have upgraded the suspension before you put on 285's.. Ive heard a few horror stories first hand from people who liked the look of a 285, so fitted them. One took the car off road and suspension popped - Big damage!



Sounds like it is operator fault- I have been running 285s on 8" rims with standard suspension for 3 months now and have had no problems. Have done a fair amount of off-roading too including Sailsbury plain and Happy Valley/ Strata Florida (West Wales) where you get full articulation loads of the time.

I will post pictures when I have a decent connection.

Glyn
Post #14603 25th Aug 2009 9:23am
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lrdxb110



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hey rick sorry for jacking your thread, but does anyone know what is the best solution to remove the brown/red muck which forms on the tyres? I'm not talking about mud but the stuff that stays on your tyre. Cheers guys '08 LR Defender 110
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Post #14976 2nd Sep 2009 11:01pm
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