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Seapod



Member Since: 15 Sep 2016
Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Hi All - I'm looking for thoughts/advice for anyone running 265/65/18 on an otherwise standard set up 90 XS SW. Currently it has the bog standard and woefully inadequate 235/85/16 Continental Cross Contact mud polishers.

I'm pretty sure its no coincidence that every picture with this set up seems to be of a shiny, clean land rover. What is the splatter factor like from normal use on rural roads? Has anyone taken the decision to extend wheel arch/mud flaps?

I am by no means OCD about a clean land rover but I use mine a lot and need to be able to see out of the side windows.
Sharing your experience would be appreciated.
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Seapod, the 265x65R18 have the same rolling diameter so no problem running them. The wheel offset will effect the amount of splatter up the sides. I'm running spacers for a better turning circle giving it a wider stance but have also fitted Glynn Lewis mudflap extensions which do an excellent job of keeping the sides clean. A lot of other people use Dirt-D-Fenders, which help with the splatter. I have a set for the rear but m yet to fit them. Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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Seapod



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Thanks James - I have been checking out your Defender after you posted above. Very nice indeed - you have already done many of the things I plan to do.

Are you still running the original wheels ie 235/85/16 ? I see you have spacers added, hence the extended mud flaps, but wasn't quite clear on the tyres themselves.
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thank you Seapod, yes running standard 235x85r16 on boosts et33 with 30mm spacers. Hope to change wheels soon but think I'll stick with 16" but probably 265x75r16... James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #610931 20th Mar 2017 6:29pm
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pesto_trader



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Norway 2005 Defender 90 Td5 SW Tonga Green
18" Anthracite Sawtooths on 265/65 Bfgs:)


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Yannis



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Corris Grey

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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Yannis - looks great and I believe they're Startech wheels, but would be useful for everyone to add what wheels and tyres they are and what sizes Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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Yannis



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Corris Grey
Correct they are from JE engineering. Tyres are Atturo R800 285/60R18.

Here is a comparison to the factory setup. The on road grip is unreal, they also reduce roll in the corners a lot due to a smaller side wall. No difference in conform over bumps etc. Terrible in snow. Yet to test on mud.



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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thumbs Up Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #611122 21st Mar 2017 1:03pm
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L110CDL



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Very very nice rims Yannis Bow down 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Post #611237 21st Mar 2017 9:19pm
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hank



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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Mach 5 16x9 with 285/75/16 BFG MT KM2

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AJC



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Hank, are you sure they're 16x9?
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hank



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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
fairly sure, why do you ask? I have a spare 8" Mach 5 and the ones I have fitted are 1" wider
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
16in Anthracite Bowlers with 265x75R16 BFG KO2's
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 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers


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boode



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England 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Rutland Red
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