D12MUD Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi all would like to here from any one who has done this! Can I fit 235/85 16 tyres on my 200 tdi Disco! Well I know it can be done, but what mods need to be done to fit properly! Any advice or tips please thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevm Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I have 235/85/16 on my 2.5 NA. and the poor thing struggles to pull any gear - way too high geared, don't know if the diff ratios are different on a TDI but unless you have plenty of power and do lots of road work then I would not recommend it. Mine don't hit any of the bodywork but they do limit the steering lock. I am looking at tyre sizes/makes/types just now and will probably go to 235/70/16 or maybe even 205. depending on what I can get/afford. Check out one of the tyre size calculators online. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 You will need a 2" suspension lift (you may getaway without but I doubt it), preferably longer bump stops and to trim the rear of the rear arch. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Yes you can, I run them without a suspension lift or taller bump stops, yust fit on Disco steels or factory alloys to avoid putting them too far out into the arches or they catch badly. I camel cut the rear to allow them to tuck up into the rear arches without ruining the body panel further. If you want to fit them properly do as Mike suggests and get a +2" lift I didn't at the time but probably will now the planned air suspension is being shelved indefinately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie_rotten Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I fitted 235s on boost alloys to my 3 door on standard height, very tired springs. I pioneered the 'camel crease' rather than cut the wing as I thought the sharp edge left by cutting was not an ideal finish. http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=85847 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader4 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hi, 2" lift kit 100% and I suggest a winch bumper or do some trimming on the original bumper so you have plenty of clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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