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johnnyturbo2002



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yet another tire question...
I know that most of you guys are sweet on BFG's and I am very sure that they are a wonderful tire, but for what I need, they are not the most practical, so I am looking at either ggrabbersa AT2's or at Toyo Open Country.
My real question is what kind of differences will I be finding if I go with a 265/75/16 rather than the original 235/85/16?
I know with the 75's:
My speedo will be off a bit,but it is already accordingto GPS...
My reves will be up a bit...but I am not too much of a hot foot
I will get more clearance in the parking structures here in Swisslandia
I will have a beefier stance with the 265's

anything wlse I am missing?
Oh an dthe reason BFG's are more or less out of the question is they run about 40 bucks more per tire and it seems that for what we do, Highway and snow driving with very very limited off road I can save the 120...
thanks for the thoughts and comments,
John 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi
Post #76777 20th Jun 2011 9:19am
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willy eckerslike



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The 235's stand .08" higher than the 265's. If you put the 265's on 6.5" rims they may rub on the right tyre at full left hand lock. Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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Post #76778 20th Jun 2011 9:31am
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JSG



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265s are a bit wider and look better IMHO - the gearing / rev issues are so negligible you won't notice them.

I put 265s on the 90 with no perfomance issues at all - look much better though.

I had been a big BFG fan for years but had been running Cooper STs on the 90 - very pleased with them as an AT tyre. John

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Post #76784 20th Jun 2011 10:34am
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blackwolf



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The section height of a 265/75 is 198.75mm (ie 265x.75)

The section height of a 235/85 is 199.75mm.

So changing to 265's will theoretically lower your vehicle by 1mm, which make no difference to your vehicle as far as clearance, overall height, etc, the the change in rolling circumference is equally negligible so the speedo (in)accuracy, etc. also won't be affected.

Personally I think 265/75's look better than 235/85's, but it is a personal thing. I know folk who run 265's and have no rubbing issues with them. I run 285/75s which are 20mm wider again, and are up 14mm on section over the 235/85's, and which I think look better still, but I know that there are those who prefer the "skinny" look. 285's will rub without spacers, but 30mm spacers will prevent any rubbing problems and still keep the rubber in the arch. My speedo is now more accurate than it was originally!

It is possible to fit 235, 265, and 285 tyres to standard Boost alloys though in theory the wheel is narrower than the minimum recommended for 285 by the manufacturers.
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BigMike



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Have you read my thread about AT2s? http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic5453.h...rabber+at2

Many people rave about BFGs but they are changing/have just changed ALL their compounds and reports of wear are not great compared to the previous compounds.

It really depends on what you use the vehicle for in terms of tyre you choose and tyre size. For me there is little point in choosing 265's "because they look better" as you will lose some steering lock unless you put on spacers, and spacers will invalidate your warranty when it comes to any suspension, wheel bearing, swivel housing issues etc (assuming your vehicle is under warranty). You will definitely have to adjust your steering lock stops anyway as the tyres will rub on the radius arms at full lock - winding them out (which you'd need to do) will cause loss of lock unless you have spacers, then you can wind them the other way and get more lock.

If you say what your intended use for the vehicle is then I'm sure everyone could be of more help.
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johnnyturbo2002



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BigMike wrote:
If you say what your intended use for the vehicle is then I'm sure everyone could be of more help.


Thanks for the advice to all, and Mike I will check out the post that you mentioned.
also,
"and it seems that for what we do, Highway and snow driving with very very limited off road I can save the 120"
this is what intended use is...more or less...today for example, my wife was driving the kids to school and got stuck in traffic for about an hour... so then what ever tires would have been on would be for the purely asthetical value.
Cheers
John 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi
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johnnyturbo2002



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Mike, just revisited your post having read it before. Good info, and thanks for taking the time to do the write up. 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi
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BigMike



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What tyres were on the vehicle? TRs? if so i d be tempted to stick with those and get a set of nokians for winter.
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Have a play with this Thumbs Up
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