Need some new tyres for my Disco 1 V8, currently running on standard alloys with 205/16's but am replacing with steel modular wheels and MT's. The car will be having a 2" suspension list to accommodate the bigger rubber.
I have been recommended to fit 245/70/16's but think this is an odd size, was thinking more along the lines of a 235/75/16 or 235/85/16, even a
265/75/16 but don't know what to go for.On or around Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:16:45 -0000, "Andy" enlightened us thusly:
I'd go with 235/85R16 if you're doing a 2" lift. However... I'd keep the standard wheels unless the modulars are the same offset. A lot of the aftermarket wheels are offset more from the vehicle, which gives a wider track; on a disco even with suspension lift I reckon you'll be fouling the bodywork. I don't see much merit in going wider than 235 section, TBH, unless you plan on a lot of driving on very soft ground, when the wider the better is the rule. On hard slippery ground wider tyres are sometimes an actual disadvantage.
Andy Hi,
just keep in your mind that a +2" suspension lift may also create vibrations from the front propshaft (even from the rear on D90s) This problem can only be effectively addressed by fitting a double cardon and with slightly extended travel propshaft at the front and a wider yoke propshaft at the rear.
You will also lose some of the feeling and the self centering action of your steering. This can be addresssed by fitting either a castor corrected bushes kit or castor corrected radius arms.
But be careful because castor correction may actually increase the vibration problem even if a double cardan prop is fitted.
BTDT with a Disco 1 lifted to 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) of actual suspension lift eventhough the coils were +2" ones.
Take care Pantelis
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