Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90, has anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been checking the net an prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what are the largest tyres that will fit standard size alloys on a stock defender, as I don't want to do a suspension lift due to the possibility of invaliating the waranty. Hopefully I will be able to fit 267/75R16 MT's.
Thanks in advance.
Simon; It certainly pays to phone around and get some quotes. try these guys
Graeme
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|| Hello all. I am in need of a set of wheels and tyres for my td5 90, || has anyone any recomendations for a good supplier, have been || checking the net an prices do seem to vary quite a bit. Also what || are the largest tyres that will fit standard size alloys on a stock || defender, as I don't want to do a suspension lift due to the || possibility of invaliating the waranty. Hopefully I will be able to || fit 267/75R16 MT's. || || Thanks in advance.
Nene Valley seem pretty good on price, and they're very helpful over the phone. I've used them a couple of times, not been disappointed.
As to size, the largest size fitted as OE would be 265/75. I have fitted
235/85 (same diameter, a bit narrower) and they were great. No lift, no rubbing, just a slight hike in the gearing over standard. Funnily enough, this brought the speedo to within 1% accurate.Don't go too wide if you do a lot of mud - 265 may look the biz, but in mud narrower can be better.
Simon wrote
It would have helped if you had mentioned in what part of the world/country you are. :-) Personally I find that even adding the cost of fuel it is a lot cheaper to drive to Micheldever Tyres at Micheldever Station than get them from even the well known cheap places locally. I know they do 4x4 tyres as well.
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