245/75 or 265/75? - Land Rovers Only

FoCoRRC · 04-21-2008, 12:03 PM

I have a 1995 RRC and will be getting a 2 inch full flex lift w/ ranchos from Rovertym. I'm decieding between the 245's -better power, mileage, no rubbing and the 265's taller and wider, slower, might rub? I don't plan on getting gears anytime soon,and I want this setup to last me for a couple of years as this will be my daily driver. let me know what you guys think.

XtremeMarine · 04-21-2008, 12:06 PM

A 265 will be fine with the 2" full flex. If you went up to 285 (33"), you would have a mild bit of trimming, but the 32's are fine.

Alak · 04-21-2008, 12:35 PM

I second 265. That will give you about 32" tire as opposed to the 245 with is 31". The 265 also looks alot better as well.

Disco Mike · 04-22-2008, 07:39 AM

265's and some help for your axles and diffs. If you are full stock, you will need to look at H.D. axles and remember those Rover diffs have a real weak point and will be effected by more rubber.
Mike

ArmyRover · 04-22-2008, 08:48 AM

if the 95 RRC is the same as the 91 on trailing arms looking into upgrading those while your doing the suspension install wouldn't be a bad idea.

XtremeMarine · 04-22-2008, 11:02 AM

Spoken from the guy who learned just a little too late... lol!

Mike; Doesn't the 95' RRC have the 24 splines? If so, he should be fine with the 32's. 33 seems to be the magic number for breaking stuff.

ArmyRover · 04-22-2008, 11:21 AM

you are correct he should have 24 splines

FoCoRRC · 04-28-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyRover

if the 95 RRC is the same as the 91 on trailing arms looking into upgrading those while your doing the suspension install wouldn't be a bad idea.

I am getting the upgraded trailing arms from Rovertym with my lift. Thanks for your guy's help. I think I'm gonna go with the 265's, I just didn't want to have to upgrade axles and gearing because of it.

gordo · 06-04-2008, 08:24 PM

You should be okay if you wheel easy. To a certain extent tires dont really break axles, but lockers, do for sure! If you ask me the weak point is the center pin on the stock diff so even if you put HD axles in the diff would still grenade. I'd save my coin and do the diffs and the axles when time permits. The axles and stock diffs are pretty cheap. Gordo

04-21-2008, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
FoCoRRC Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Collins,Colorado Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	245/75 or 265/75? I have a 1995 RRC and will be getting a 2 inch full flex lift w/ ranchos from Rovertym. I'm decieding between the 245's -better power, mileage, no rubbing and the 265's taller and wider, slower, might rub? I don't plan on getting gears anytime soon,and I want this setup to last me for a couple of years as this will be my daily driver. let me know what you guys think.

04-21-2008, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	A 265 will be fine with the 2" full flex. If you went up to 285 (33"), you would have a mild bit of trimming, but the 32's are fine. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,850 Gallery: 0	if the 95 RRC is the same as the 91 on trailing arms looking into upgrading those while your doing the suspension install wouldn't be a bad idea. __________________ "If you can't stand behind our soliders, then by all means stand in front of them." unknown quote. "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." (offending Austrailians since 2008) http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 89 Jaguar XJ6

04-22-2008, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	Spoken from the guy who learned just a little too late... lol! Mike; Doesn't the 95' RRC have the 24 splines? If so, he should be fine with the 32's. 33 seems to be the magic number for breaking stuff. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

04-22-2008, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,850 Gallery: 0	you are correct he should have 24 splines __________________ "If you can't stand behind our soliders, then by all means stand in front of them." unknown quote. "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." (offending Austrailians since 2008) http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 89 Jaguar XJ6

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04-21-2008, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alak 2002 Discovery II SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 356 Gallery: 0	I second 265. That will give you about 32" tire as opposed to the 245 with is 31". The 265 also looks alot better as well.

04-22-2008, 07:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,069 Gallery: 0	265's and some help for your axles and diffs. If you are full stock, you will need to look at H.D. axles and remember those Rover diffs have a real weak point and will be effected by more rubber. Mike

06-04-2008, 08:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 320 Gallery: 0	You should be okay if you wheel easy. To a certain extent tires dont really break axles, but lockers, do for sure! If you ask me the weak point is the center pin on the stock diff so even if you put HD axles in the diff would still grenade. I'd save my coin and do the diffs and the axles when time permits. The axles and stock diffs are pretty cheap. Gordo __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

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