landymike Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 looking at getting some new tyres - 235/85/16, got a 2" lift and trimmed the arches a bit already, i'm running 235/70/16 sahara's but want to go for more clearence, any experience with these tyre sizes anyone? cheers mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Quite a bit of discussion on this particular fit, try a search for 235/85R16, forum search doesn't do / so use Google http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&source=hp&q=site%3Alr4x4.com+235%2F85R16&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=site%3Alr4x4.com+235%2F85R16&fp=c9283b7e2fa8c663 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlins Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 This could give you a few ideas as to what you need? http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlins Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 This could give you a few ideas as to what you need? http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I run them on mine. Needs a camel cut on the rear, some adjsuted lock stops, and i trimmed the bumper end caps for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftedDisco Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I run 235/85/16's - Saharas - and so far haven't had to cut anywhere. This is with a 2" lift though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Mines on standard height, and was catching really badly on the rear quarters just driving up a normal access track, or on hitting any pot holes. Its on insa turbo dakars on the rear and some colways with a similar pattern on the front. The problem you can have with a lift is that while it might not catch under normal driving due to the raised height, when offroading and the suspension is at its maximum compression, the interference still occurs, so its probably worth trimming the rear quarters anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I run them on mine. Needs a camel cut on the rear, some adjsuted lock stops, and i trimmed the bumper end caps for good measure. Same here, I run some 235/85 R16s Trac Edge's on the standard land rover steel wheels - It fits very well with the wheels moving nicely into the arches on full articulation and certainly gives an improvement all around compared to the 235/70 R16s that I had before hand. The only downside is the slightly less direct steering and that it does struggle up the steeper hills due to the gearing sometimes. Cheers Ryck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Like Aragon said, I run 235x85 Pirelli Scorpion muds with no lift. I've had to adjust my steering stops a tiny bit because they DO rub like feck on the radius arms and I had to do that camel cut, but hardly any material needed taking off. I also removed the bumper valance, which I thinks looks gash when it's attached anyway. Don't worry about rubbing or anything, just get it done. I had the same worries as you, but it's easy enough and I'm glad I did it. Get it done man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Oh yeah and the speedo is out a little bit, but I just make sure to remember what speed equals what reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmagnet Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 i use 235/85/16 dakkars and ive had to trim the wings and put extended bump stops on as the tyre rubs on the top otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 it seems fairly common mods when fitting this size re bumper valance off, trim the rear bottom of the rear arch, and adjust the steering stops, i have had to do all of these on mine with a terra firma 2" lift and the same on my last disco with britpart 2" lift too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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