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Cheshire Dave

Member Since: 05 Jun 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 119

Tyre and wheel sizes

I'm looking to increase the size of wheel and tyre at present 265/75/16 what would give an increase in height? The wheels measure 17inches in diameter.

7th Feb 2019 10:41am

Defender Fun

Member Since: 03 Feb 2019
Location: South East
Posts: 64

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Hello
You could go for 285 75 16, may catch standard arches, especially if you don’t have a lift kit

7th Feb 2019 11:10am

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1758

If your current tyre size is 265/65/16 I find it highly unlikely that your wheels are in fact 17" in diameter. They have to be 16".

255/85/16 tyres are a common fit, slightly narrower but will give about anotoher inch of height.

7th Feb 2019 11:11am

Cheshire Dave

Member Since: 05 Jun 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 119

I assume the wheel size is the internal measurement where the tyre actually sits, ive measured the outside diameter of rim.
It does have a lift so was wondering about going up a wheel size also.

7th Feb 2019 1:10pm

L90Andy

Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 716

Correct. A named 16" rim measures that where the tyre seats, the external edge of the rim is always more, hence your 17" measure. Makes sense as they look like the fairly common 16x7J Steel modulars.
I'd go for 255/85R16's. Nice and tall but not too wide

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7th Feb 2019 2:00pm

Cheshire Dave

Member Since: 05 Jun 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 119

So if I went for a larger wheel and tyre on a 17inches wheel and a slightly more aggressive tread what would be the recommended option be for that.At present there general grabbers

7th Feb 2019 3:35pm

L90Andy

Member Since: 29 May 2014
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Posts: 716

You don't need to change from your 16" to a 17" to be able to get a more aggressive tread.
17" isn't a very common size for LR's, most options are 16" or 18".
All depends on your pockets though, in order of increasing cost:
1) Keep the 16" wheels and fit 255/85R16, 265/75R16 or 285/75R16 (as mentioned the latter may rub)
2) Upgrade to 17" wheels and new tyres. I think there is a relatively cheap Challenger 17" wheel.
3) Go for 18" Bowler or Twisted wheels and new tyres. Other makes are available

7th Feb 2019 3:46pm

jaygti

Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
Location: essex
Posts: 375

It also depends on what your doing.

If your venturing off road the you’ll be better off with 16s.
If it’s mainly a road car the 18s will be ok, if you like the look. 2002 td5 90 county hardtop

7th Feb 2019 3:52pm

Cheshire Dave

Member Since: 05 Jun 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 119

Looks like it's sensible to stick to 16s if I go for the 285s do you think would they catch on anything else other than the arches?
Thanks all for your thoughts though.

7th Feb 2019 4:31pm

Cheshire Dave

Member Since: 05 Jun 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 119

And I've just looked at the price of Bowlers!!!!!

7th Feb 2019 4:34pm

Defender Fun

Member Since: 03 Feb 2019
Location: South East
Posts: 64

Hi
I had/have a set of 16inch nemieses wheels and 285 BFG all terrains and they only caught on the rear when heavily loaded and cornering and slightly on the front arches with articulation. This can be eradicated by slightly trimming the inside of the plastic arches, I just never got round to doing them. I can PM you a picture of the car with these on if you like

7th Feb 2019 5:10pm

Cheshire Dave

Member Since: 05 Jun 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 119

Yes please

7th Feb 2019 5:24pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7683

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

My softop is on 285.75r16s , pics in the for sale forum. Cheers

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

7th Feb 2019 5:52pm

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