BFG Tire Question - Land Rovers Only

superpowerdave · 06-23-2006, 02:24 PM

Okay, did my duty and read through the forums concerning tires and fitting. Unfortunately I didn't find what I'm looking for, so here I am.

According to the tire guide at the beginning of the wheel and tire section for Discovery II:

Quote:

32"

275/70/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.

265/75/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.

285/60/18: 32" tire for the 18" rim. costs much more than 16".

On the 18" rim at the bottom there is no mention of rubbing or lift needed ... is this information correct? I hope so because I got a killer deal on some 265/60/18 BFGs and I need to know if they fit!

Helpless in the south-

Dave

RageRover · 06-23-2006, 02:32 PM

Well, the 285's are wider than the 275/70/16 and te 265/75/16. I have the 265/75/16 on my RRC, although I have a 2" lift and the plastic inner fender wells removed.

The 285/60/18 are probably for sure gonna rub, cause it is a bigger tire size than the rest listed there. If there is a lift on the truck, maybe just some minor rubbing during a turn or articulating over rocks and such. I know I rub with my 265/75/16 even with the lift, but on turns only.

Hope this helps!

Disco Mike · 06-23-2006, 03:29 PM

Dave,
I tried the 285's and they rubbed so bad, I didn't get out of the tire store parting lot. I changed suspensions to a 3" lift and put on 265/75/16's because in doing some reasearch, I found that the 18" side walls are terrible when off the road in rocks, they tear much easier then 16" tires.
If you are not going off the road and you wanted to do a lot of cutting,A LOT, you might squeeze the 285's in, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Mike

superpowerdave · 06-23-2006, 03:33 PM

Sorry,maybe I wasn't as clear as I thought:

Quote:

I got a killer deal on some 265/60/18 BFGs and I need to know if they fit!

265 ... not 285.

RageRover · 06-23-2006, 03:41 PM

Well, in that case, yeah they should fit with minor rubbing. They are not as wide as the 285's, so I think you'll be good.

Bene · 06-23-2006, 09:50 PM

the 285/60/18 calculates to a 31.5 the 265 is a 30.5

06-23-2006, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Well, the 285's are wider than the 275/70/16 and te 265/75/16. I have the 265/75/16 on my RRC, although I have a 2" lift and the plastic inner fender wells removed. The 285/60/18 are probably for sure gonna rub, cause it is a bigger tire size than the rest listed there. If there is a lift on the truck, maybe just some minor rubbing during a turn or articulating over rocks and such. I know I rub with my 265/75/16 even with the lift, but on turns only. Hope this helps! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

06-23-2006, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Well, in that case, yeah they should fit with minor rubbing. They are not as wide as the 285's, so I think you'll be good. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

06-23-2006, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	the 285/60/18 calculates to a 31.5 the 265 is a 30.5 __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

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06-23-2006, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	Dave, I tried the 285's and they rubbed so bad, I didn't get out of the tire store parting lot. I changed suspensions to a 3" lift and put on 265/75/16's because in doing some reasearch, I found that the 18" side walls are terrible when off the road in rocks, they tear much easier then 16" tires. If you are not going off the road and you wanted to do a lot of cutting,A LOT, you might squeeze the 285's in, but I wouldn't recommend it. Mike

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