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andydef90



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
bigger tyres
hi guys i am sure this this will have been covered if i put bigger tyres on my s2 swb will it gear it up as its very slow its top speed is around 30 but the noise is unbearable i was thinking 109 wheels and tyres
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shropshiredefender



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Thinking back to my Ser 11 2.25 petrol it would cruise all day at around 50mph and even reached a heady 70 from time to time!
I'd be looking at the engine and drive train before larger tyres - it's not stuck in low range is it?
Post #751694 16th Jan 2019 2:04pm
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andydef90



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
mine is a diesel any difference ?
Post #751698 16th Jan 2019 2:16pm
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camelman



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What size is it running now?
Post #751699 16th Jan 2019 2:20pm
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andydef90



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ill have look when i get home good point camelman
Post #751700 16th Jan 2019 2:21pm
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mini Anaconda



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I run 7.50x16 tyres on my Series 2a short wheel base which are fine. A standard size so shouldn't cause you too many issues. Thumbs Up
Assuming you have smaller tyres, the 7.50x16 tyres should give you a slightly higher top speed but if your top speed is 30 there might be something else wrong too? BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
Post #751703 16th Jan 2019 3:02pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
You really need an overdrive!
Post #751736 16th Jan 2019 5:42pm
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andydef90



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
iv just had a look its on 205/r16/104 thanks for your advice the car runs fine pulls well its a four speed box it will do 45 put its at a push
Post #751758 16th Jan 2019 7:00pm
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22900013A



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
45 is absurdly slow. Even a 2.25 diesel should be happy up to about 55. Is it stuck in low range? Has someone fitted a forward control gearbox? 2011 110 USW
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Solihull Boy



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Is the speedo accurate, because very few are, get someone to check your speed against theirs or use a sat nav to see how accurate the fitted speedo is. Is it actually flat out at 45, or is it just the noise you're going on. The diesels are noisy, but they should be comfortable at 50 - 55 as a cruising speed, more with an overdrive on the flat Retired from the day job and now self employed - what a life!!
Post #761030 27th Feb 2019 5:16pm
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