All change...

The deed has been done. The wonderful 4.6 Rangie has gone, and has been replaced with a much more sensible Disco Series 1. I really loved that car, but 16-17 mpg and the prospect of future servicing and maintenance costs was killing me. The trouble was that most of the UK seems to agree, at least the ones who didn't respond to my many adverts. Even eBay didn't make a sensible reserve. I bought it just as the new RR was released, and took a terrible hit on the price when I sold. Now it's a dealer's problem, although knowing my luck he will sell it within a week for 4 grand more than he gave me for it.

Stand by for some Disco queries. First out of the block: current tyres (well-worn and due for immediate replacement) are 235/70/16. Will 245/75/16 fit without rubbing? I have Googled this question and come up with a variety of answers ranging from yes to no. Someone on this group is bound to know from experience.

Reply to
Richard Brookman
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yes, not from personal experience though but I trust the source of this info fairly well

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Regards. Mark.

Reply to
MVP

Hi, I have a sreies 1 disco with an inch and a bit lift kit. I have fitted

Reply to
Nick Adams

so Nick Adams was, like...

Thanks Nick and Mark. So that's a yes and a no, then :-)

The problem with BFG ATs (which I intend to fit again after being delighted with them on the RR) is that they last so bloody long. I did 30K with them on the RR and they were only about half worn, so any tyre I get has got to be suitable for at least the next two/three years. If I fit 235/70 and I later decide on a 1" lift, then they're going to look like roller skate wheels, but if I fit 245/75 there seems to be a significant chance they will rub on the rear body (the lock stops I can cope with). Decisions, decisions...

Cheers guys.

Reply to
Richard Brookman

Just out of interest, what about 235/85s ?

-- Pete

Reply to
Pete Young

On or around Tue, 17 May 2005 20:24:44 +0100, "Richard Brookman" enlightened us thusly:

235/70s look OK with only an inch lift. they'd look a bit daft with a 2" or 3".

Mine has 235/70s and looks fine.

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Austin Shackles

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