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Choqiees · 10-23-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyq

So much for reselling my factory bumper when I get my aftermarket one.

I'm not a big fan of doing any trimming honestly but if this will make those tires work for the time being I'll do it. Anybody have and pictures?

in this picture, you can see where I trimmed the lower corner of my front bumper...and you can also notice the front bumper is kinda bent so if your front bumper is straight...you might not need to trim as much as I did to mine.

it's 265/75 with 2" OME

smileyq · 10-24-2006, 07:40 AM

Thats great thanks. Obviously I've never trimmed a vehicle before what tools would I need to make this look professional and to keep it smooth and straight.

2002DiscoII · 10-24-2006, 10:25 AM

I am going to put the 245/75R16 Wrangler MTR's on my truck hopefully in just a couple of weeks. Not sure yet on a lift, but I deal with that if I have to. Can't wait to see how different the truck looks with 16" wheels and tires, vs the 18" wheels and tires.

Choqiees · 10-24-2006, 10:33 AM

I have no idea on what tools you need to use...the shop had it done for me

I remember they used grinder, but I thing that was for the metal that's sticking out when you trim the lower corner.

Ataraxia · 10-26-2006, 11:06 PM

I recently installed 265/75/16's BFG mt's on my truck and the only rubbing I have had was on the front mud flap that is cast into the OEM side steps (when I have a some time, I'm instantly going to rip those things off).. I trimmed about 5mm off a sharp edge on the inside and that did the trick. the rears are good to go without any trimming.

I'm still going to do a 2" lift...

Dan

smileyq · 10-26-2006, 11:21 PM

I already took my front mud flaps off when I installed my sliders. Do you have any pictures of what you had/need to trim. I'll be getting my tires in soon.

Ataraxia · 10-26-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2002DiscoII

I am going to put the 245/75R16 Wrangler MTR's on my truck hopefully in just a couple of weeks. Not sure yet on a lift, but I deal with that if I have to. Can't wait to see how different the truck looks with 16" wheels and tires, vs the 18" wheels and tires.

I would at least go 265/75/16, especially if your planning to lift it. I expected mine to be a bit wider than the 255/55/18 they replaced, but the overall tire looks thinner. I dunno, the 30x10.5x15 I had on my Blazer looked beefy. I regret not going with the 285/75/16. A small tire looks wrong on lifted a Disco.

Ya I know, looks don't count.

Dan

Ataraxia · 10-26-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyq

I already took my front mud flaps off when I installed my sliders. Do you have any pictures of what you had/need to trim. I'll be getting my tires in soon.

Sorry, I don't have pictures, but since you removed your flaps, you should be already good to go. Totally streetable. Just don't go full blast hard-core off roading until you do a lift.

Dan

smileyq · 10-27-2006, 06:41 AM

Good deal. Thanks for the new info. I'll post pictures when I get them on.

smileyq · 10-27-2006, 09:45 PM

Well I did it ordered my tires today. Goodyear Wrangler MT/R in none other than the 265/75/16. I will let you know if I have any problems. Thank you for all the help I have received. You guys rock.

smileyq · 11-02-2006, 09:10 PM

Well finally got my tires.... Now if I can only get all of my wheels...

10-24-2006, 07:40 AM	#32 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Thats great thanks. Obviously I've never trimmed a vehicle before what tools would I need to make this look professional and to keep it smooth and straight. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

10-24-2006, 10:33 AM	#34 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 909 Gallery: 0	I have no idea on what tools you need to use...the shop had it done for me I remember they used grinder, but I thing that was for the metal that's sticking out when you trim the lower corner. __________________ 2002 Discovery II SE 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE

10-26-2006, 11:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	I already took my front mud flaps off when I installed my sliders. Do you have any pictures of what you had/need to trim. I'll be getting my tires in soon. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

10-27-2006, 06:41 AM	#39 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Good deal. Thanks for the new info. I'll post pictures when I get them on. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

10-27-2006, 09:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Too late to turn back.. Well I did it ordered my tires today. Goodyear Wrangler MT/R in none other than the 265/75/16. I will let you know if I have any problems. Thank you for all the help I have received. You guys rock. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

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10-24-2006, 10:25 AM	#33 (permalink)
2002DiscoII New Land Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 89 Gallery: 0	I am going to put the 245/75R16 Wrangler MTR's on my truck hopefully in just a couple of weeks. Not sure yet on a lift, but I deal with that if I have to. Can't wait to see how different the truck looks with 16" wheels and tires, vs the 18" wheels and tires.

10-26-2006, 11:06 PM	#35 (permalink)
Ataraxia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario. CANADA Posts: 78 Gallery: 0	I recently installed 265/75/16's BFG mt's on my truck and the only rubbing I have had was on the front mud flap that is cast into the OEM side steps (when I have a some time, I'm instantly going to rip those things off).. I trimmed about 5mm off a sharp edge on the inside and that did the trick. the rears are good to go without any trimming. I'm still going to do a 2" lift... Dan

11-02-2006, 09:10 PM	#41 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Well finally got my tires.... Now if I can only get all of my wheels... __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

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