235/85/16 to big? - Land Rovers Only

LRDisco94 · 10-30-2006, 11:10 AM

is 235/85/16 to big for stock axles?

KevinNY · 10-30-2006, 11:13 AM

NO. But add a locker and stock tires are too big for stock axles.

LRDisco94 · 10-30-2006, 06:11 PM

cool...dont plan on adding a locker anytime soon

p76rangie · 10-30-2006, 07:06 PM

Tyre size does not really affect the axles that much. It is more what you do with that new ability that affects the axles.

Ian

Funrover · 10-30-2006, 07:13 PM

That is the size I run man!!!!! All stock parts........ and 10 spline also..... I have done a lot of abuse.... You will be fine.....

My buddy Ryan has 33 x 12.5 on stock axles and goes everywhere I do!!!
no problem for him.. He has to rev higher on steep climbs.... But taller gears will eventually fix that!!!

Disco · 10-31-2006, 02:11 AM

Funrover! Why are you driving with a bag over your head?

Funrover · 10-31-2006, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco

Funrover! Why are you driving with a bag over your head?

??? I am looking at my front tire!

Disco · 10-31-2006, 02:55 AM

I thought that was you in the RR.

SCSL · 10-31-2006, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinNY

NO. But add a locker and stock tires are too big for stock axles.

KevinNY · 10-31-2006, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SCSL

Laughing cuz it's true or cuz you don't agree?

Funrover · 10-31-2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco

I thought that was you in the RR.

It is!!!!

gordo · 10-31-2006, 12:51 PM

Depends on how you drive. Ive got ARB 10 spline lockers Front and rear in my 89 RRC, 4:10 gears, and stock 10 spline axles with 34 x 10.50 LTB swampers. I use the lockers selectively and stay off the skinny pedal unless I need it. So far (about 6 months) I havent had any issues. I do carry spare axles, cvs, etc but no problems. One thing to keep in mind is here in FL we dont have the same issues as rock crawlers. Our terrain is mostly mud so the axles are not as stressed as in other terrain. Gordo

KevinNY · 10-31-2006, 01:07 PM

Good point Gordo about the terrain, round here the opposite is true. I have a bunch of spare axles for your rig if you are interested, cheap too.

300bhp/ton · 11-01-2006, 08:27 AM

It depnds on:

a) terrain
b) do you want to hack the body work or lift the vehicle

Personally I'd go for something a little wider. A popular size here in the UK is a 31.10.50 R15 However it all depends what you are going to be using the vehicle for.

I actually run 33.11.50 R15's (see sig). But rock crawling is pretty rare in the UK, we do mainly mud plugging. So the requirements and stresses on components is very different.

Bwana · 11-01-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinNY

Good point Gordo about the terrain, round here the opposite is true. I have a bunch of spare axles for your rig if you are interested, cheap too.

I'm interested. I need a full set for an 88 RRC to cryo treat. How much?

10-30-2006, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
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KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 803 Gallery: 0	NO. But add a locker and stock tires are too big for stock axles. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

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10-30-2006, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,253 Gallery: 0	Tyre size does not really affect the axles that much. It is more what you do with that new ability that affects the axles. Ian

10-31-2006, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 320 Gallery: 0	Depends on how you drive. Ive got ARB 10 spline lockers Front and rear in my 89 RRC, 4:10 gears, and stock 10 spline axles with 34 x 10.50 LTB swampers. I use the lockers selectively and stay off the skinny pedal unless I need it. So far (about 6 months) I havent had any issues. I do carry spare axles, cvs, etc but no problems. One thing to keep in mind is here in FL we dont have the same issues as rock crawlers. Our terrain is mostly mud so the axles are not as stressed as in other terrain. Gordo __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

10-31-2006, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 803 Gallery: 0	Good point Gordo about the terrain, round here the opposite is true. I have a bunch of spare axles for your rig if you are interested, cheap too. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

11-01-2006, 08:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
300bhp/ton The Best 4X4XFar Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England, home of the Land Rover Posts: 601 Gallery: 0	It depnds on: a) terrain b) do you want to hack the body work or lift the vehicle Personally I'd go for something a little wider. A popular size here in the UK is a 31.10.50 R15 However it all depends what you are going to be using the vehicle for. I actually run 33.11.50 R15's (see sig). But rock crawling is pretty rare in the UK, we do mainly mud plugging. So the requirements and stresses on components is very different. __________________ Land Rover Discovery (3 Door) 200Tdi 5-speed Mods:Allisport LARGE FMIC \| Allisport Tuned \| Simex Jungle Trekker II 33.11.50R15 Tyres \| 15x8 8 Spokes \| Heavy Duty Uprated Suspension (shocks & springs) \| Wheel arch Flares \| 1" Wheel Spacers \| Custom Straight Thru Exhaust \| Custom Trimmed Front bumper with twin NATO Hooks \| Custom Rear Bumper with single Large NATO Hook 360˚ Swival \| Front Light Guards \| Custom Aluminium Rear Floor \| Bonnet Straps \| 100w Spot Lights \| Upgraded Headlights The Best 4X4XFar

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