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| LTE Member Since: 06 Jan 2013 Location: Near to the sea Posts: 5  
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Sorry forgot to add the pics.
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20th Nov 2013 3:41pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1830  
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After having 265/75 tyres on some steel wheels that put the tyre just on the limit of being covered by the arches, I got massively fed up with the amount of crud/mud that they threw up the side of the Defender.
I've since gone back to my Freestyle alloys and 255/85 tyres and the amount of crud/mud is much reduced. Don't underestimate the sheer amount of sh!t that gets thrown up by wide wheels/tyres, even a short trip down the road makes the truck like you've been on a major off-road event.. 
Just my 2c cheers simon |
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20th Nov 2013 3:53pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2028
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No Idea.....  2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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20th Nov 2013 4:12pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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20th Nov 2013 4:35pm |
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| jimsadventure Member Since: 10 Nov 2013 Location: edinburgh Posts: 199  
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285 s on mine and had no probs at all ,, wheels spacers to stop em rubbing on the front steering guard , as for muck up the sides ,, personally i think they look better dirty anyway
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21st Nov 2013 12:07am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2667 
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can't exactly remember the kit but its a well worth mod for larger tires, saves the outriggers a bit too
cocked cutting this side up, re did it tho so the black plastic doesn't sit so low [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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21st Nov 2013 12:17am |
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| samwel762 Member Since: 06 Sep 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2
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Been meaning to put up a first post here for ages :L
So i will give some more information about the outrigger mudguards that likeomg posted as i know him, and have have just bought them myself without knowing he had them. The originals are produced by gwyn lewis 4x4 Uou can get the uppers on their own that stop just below the bottom of your sill, or like likeomg, the longer ones which are two separate bits. They are available on his ebay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/gwynlewis-4x4/Mud...9773008018 Sam |
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21st Nov 2013 12:40am |
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| Johnnyb0 Member Since: 26 Jun 2013 Location: Ulster Posts: 45
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Hi, I changed my original (SVX) wheels and tyres for wider tyres on original LR saw tooth wheels. Now running 285 - 75- 16 no problem with clearance on full lock. Though I was told I would have to put in a lift. Look great and do help to make the 90 look a bit dirty but.... They're supposed to ! Will post some pics tomorrow. JP
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23rd Nov 2013 12:08am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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My rims are 10" wide and I solved the mud up the sides problem by fitting these! No problem since
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22400....extensions If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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24th Nov 2013 8:45pm |
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| nidge n Member Since: 04 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 720 
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Hi guys. Interesting thread. Going back to the original question, what is the most purposeful looking tyres on boosts? I know, I'm sad, but I like my boost, don't really want spacers or muds, but something a bit more aggressive would look better I think.
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24th Nov 2013 9:55pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
265/75x16 Mickey t' MTZ's on boost alloys
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24th Nov 2013 10:06pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1856  
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Be careful, anything wider without spacers will reduce steering lock (tyres will rub on hockey sticks) which is now a MOT fail I believe.
285's on 0 offset 8 j alloys, good lock, looks well planted, tyres just legal - so much sh*t on sides of 110 its unbelievable - even with mudflap mods!! Keith |
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24th Nov 2013 10:46pm |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 625  
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Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty.. Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be! |
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25th Nov 2013 2:36am |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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Are you just looking at wider tyres or changing the tyres completely? Just been looking at the goodyear mt for mine or dura tracs and wondering if there any good? |
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