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Nick999



Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
30mm spacers and 285/75/16 tyres
Hi,
I’m thinking of putting 30mm hub centric spacers on my 90 with 285/75/16 tyres. Will this work with an otherwise standard set up and wheels?
Cheers.
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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Yes

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Wild Card 90



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England 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver
I have the same 30 mm spacers and 285/75 (BFG A/T´s) sized tyres on my 90 (with the factory standard wheelarch extensions).
However the wheels aren´t standard and I have a 2" lift.
I upgraded to these this summer, coming from 255/85 M/T´s.

The 7x16 ZU´s have an 11mm inset which if I remember rightly, puts them further outboard than the standard wheels.
The wider spacing (wheels + spacers) gave me the opportunity to significantly adjust the steering-lock stops so my little 90 has a turning circle nearly as good as a London cab. No collision issues with bodywork or front outriggers.

I think it will depend on how the "standard" ride height on your 90 actually is. Some seem to sit lower than others. The closest point to the tyres are the lower corners of the front wheelarch extensions and this could be an issue.

Which standard wheels do you have (and which inset)?



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Post #869860 27th Nov 2020 8:07am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I run 265 on 16" Bowlers (et10 IIRC) and they are just inside the standard rim, I should think 285 would be right on the edge but OK. If running a et0 rim I'd imagine it would be outside the standard arch? James
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Post #869866 27th Nov 2020 8:48am
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jeffersj



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bronze Green
I have 30mm spacers with 285s and 1" lowering springs and normal eyebrows with no problem at all. You may have to adjust the lock stop to avoid the tyre rubbing.



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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
For several years I ran 285/75 tyres (Kumho KL71 and BFG KM2 muds) on standard Boost alloys on my 2007 110, with 30mm Rakeway spacers, and with totally standard suspension. There were no problems at all with this set-up apart from the fact that the outer surfaces of the vehicle get plastered in crud and you can't open the window when on wet or muddy terrain due to the resulting cabin ingress.

The dirt issue can be mitigated with Dirt Defenders or with a Gwyn Lewis mudflap kit.

You will find that the vehicle is more sensitive to road surface defects, white lines, and tramlining with wide tyres on spacers, but this isn't really an issue when you get used to it.
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Jon w



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Wales 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Epsom Green
Best pic I can find to show the width. 285/75/16 bfg muds 30mm spacers and standard boost alloys which I believe are et-33mm offset. Brings tyres just in line with standard spats, I have added the Gwyn Lewis front flap kit now as the sides do get covered quite easily with road spray. If I was going to change I would remove spacers and go with an et 0 rim or et -8 rim to keep them under but still look good. Or go 255/85/16 with an et0 rim

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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Jon w wrote:
... Or go 255/85/16 with an et0 rim ...


This is what I did when I got fed up with the 285s, and I feel it is a better solution. A 255/85 is to all intents and purposes the same diameter as the 285/75 but produces better road manners and less crud, and also seems to fit the vehicle better. There are those who will argue that the reduction in the width of the section offers less flotation off-road, but neither size actually provides any degree of flotation for a 2- to 3-tonne vehicle. The narrower section helps the tyre cut through the top squishy surface to something more solid underneath, which (in the UK at least) is generally a more useful approach.

The only downside to the 255/85 tyre is the limited choice available in this size in the UK, which is a shame. It's OK if you want BFG KM3 (and who doesn't?) but not great for anything else. The KO2 is not available in this size. for example.
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Nick999



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Thanks for all the replies and pics.
Wild Card 90. The wheels are knock off sawtooth that came on the truck.
bankz5152 What make of wheel arches have you got there on your 110?

Cheers
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diduan



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255/85 is in my eyes the best tire for defender. Unfortunatelly it is offered only in aggressive MT patterns. After 2 years with this size and KM2s I switched to 285/75 with 30mm spacers and boost alloy wheels. No issues with that combo.

285/75 + winch = 255/85 😀 Defender 110 SW MY2011 2.4tdci decat, no EGR
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bankz5152



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Nick999 wrote:
Thanks for all the replies and pics.
Wild Card 90. The wheels are knock off sawtooth that came on the truck.
bankz5152 What make of wheel arches have you got there on your 110?

Cheers


Nothing special just 30mm wide arches off ebay.

It seems the EU has limited what tyres you can get in larger sizes, my favourite was Cooper ST Maxx but no long sold due to EU regs... Instagram @defender_ventures
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Nick999



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Cheers
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