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Simboii



Member Since: 09 Jun 2021
Location: Carmarthen
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Wales 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Keswick Green
255/85 advice
Hi,

Looking to change my tyres on my defender 90 (standard height)

Currently got 235/85/16’s on my sawtooths which are et20?!?! Would i be able to change to 255/85 without much alterations??

Any images would be great! Cant seem to find any sawtooths with 255/85’s fitted!!
Post #928967 7th Nov 2021 7:54pm
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Ianh



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I run 265/75’s on my 16 inch sawtooth’s , the 255/85’s will be taller but narrower so you should be able to fit with no problem at all. Noting for balancing you may wish to look at beads rather than standard weights as the 255/85’s are generally only in an MT.
A minor adjustment of the stops to prevent rubbing on full steering lock may be required but that’s all.

PS. If your sawtooth’s are factory they will be ET20 , it will be stamped on the inner side of the wheel.


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Post #928969 7th Nov 2021 8:12pm
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Anderzander



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Excellent tyre size !!
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donmacn



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Since I first saw pics of them, I’ve fancied these, but so far they haven’t been available as All Terrain’s, just M/T and my useage just doesn’t justify that.

Anyone know if they’re available in A/T yet? Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...
Post #928975 7th Nov 2021 8:36pm
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Angus_Beef



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Norway 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
255s really look the business. I have them on dual-finish et33 with no problem.
On Sawtooths they will be great as they have the same et20,6 as wolfs but are half an inch wider.

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 Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭


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markb110



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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
My last 110 on Wolf wheels with a two inch lift



And stuffed into the wheel arch


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Anderzander



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Post #928984 7th Nov 2021 9:10pm
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custom90



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255/85 for me, I’ve ran them for a good 4 years now. On Boost rims but great tyre size.
I prefer them to 235’s.

I have never lost traction off-road with them, mud, take it all. Just go easy in the wet like all MT’s.

I run on MT’s all the time, lots on road but I only do around 6 - 8k a year.

Dynabeads are good.

Dynabeads and weights work too, if you have no weights or don’t want any. A bit more Dynabeads in weight maybe useful.

See Blackwolfs posts on here regarding Dynabeads and application quantity.
Mine has the standard recommended amount but you can go somewhat higher in weight. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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AJC



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i have 255/85's on mine, i do have a 2 inch lift but they'd be fine on standard ride height

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wdef34



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Hello, the only A/T 255/85 i am aware of is the toyo m55 (ultra hi quality commercial tyre), if you have a kidney to spare...
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donmacn



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Thanks for that - but you’re not kidding about the cost!! $360 each!

I’ll keep hoping. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...
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lolo



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Switzerland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green
DeeEss wrote:
255s really look the business. I have them on dual-finish et33 with no problem.
On Sawtooths they will be great as they have the same et20,6 as wolfs but are half an inch wider.

Click image to enlarge


Hi DeeEss! On 255 it looks really good Thumbs Up I see on this pic that your Def is registered in Switzerland. Any issue with the tecnhical inspection in CH with your 255?

Thank you for your info

Grüss Lolo
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Simboii



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Wales 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Keswick Green
Think the 255/85’s are the way forward, just look right with the height and not too wide!

Anderzander wrote:

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On spacers??
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Angus_Beef



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Norway 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
lolo wrote:


Hi DeeEss! On 255 it looks really good Thumbs Up I see on this pic that your Def is registered in Switzerland. Any issue with the tecnhical inspection in CH with your 255?

Thank you for your info

Grüss Lolo


Hi Lolo, no problem at MfK with 255/85R16 as long as they are on an approved 6.5 or 7 inch rim 👍🏼 Roaming around 🇳🇴🇨🇭
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lolo



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Switzerland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Keswick Green
Thank you DeeEss Thumbs Up
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