Max Size tire on my Stock Disco II - Land Rovers Only

drewdown · 08-17-2008, 07:44 PM

I need new shoes for my 01 disco II and would like to beef it up as much as I can without getting a lift. Can I fit 31x10.5R15? I currently have 255/65R15. it looks like the rear would handle it, but I am not sure if the front wheel well is big enough, especially when I take it off road. Please advise I am running on a patched tire and my spare AHHHHHH!!!!

XtremeMarine · 08-18-2008, 12:44 PM

You should be running a 255/16, considering the DII was never offered with 15 inch rims. If you don't mind trimming, a 265/75/16 fits with stock suspension, but you won't be allowed any flex at all. Even with trimming. I ran these in a M/T for a few months, since florida doesn't need much flex. But if you want any flex at all, but still want a taller tire; another 32" is the 235/85/16. It will fit in allowing a little flex, and height will fit with just a little trimming of the front airdam.

Disco Mike · 08-18-2008, 12:51 PM

If you have a few too many miles on your suspension, you will stuff/rubb those 15" tires.
Mike

rmuller · 08-18-2008, 01:32 PM

you probably have 255x65x16 .. thats what came stock on the D2s.. you can do 255x70x16, which is about a 30" without modification...

if you do a 2" lift, you can do a 265/70/16 nicely, which is a 32"

drewdown · 08-20-2008, 04:23 PM

thanks for all the help. Was a typo on the 15's obviously, but thank you all for your input it has helped

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drewdown Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	Max Size tire on my Stock Disco II I need new shoes for my 01 disco II and would like to beef it up as much as I can without getting a lift. Can I fit 31x10.5R15? I currently have 255/65R15. it looks like the rear would handle it, but I am not sure if the front wheel well is big enough, especially when I take it off road. Please advise I am running on a patched tire and my spare AHHHHHH!!!! Last edited by drewdown : 08-17-2008 at 07:45 PM. Reason: gramitical

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XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	You should be running a 255/16, considering the DII was never offered with 15 inch rims. If you don't mind trimming, a 265/75/16 fits with stock suspension, but you won't be allowed any flex at all. Even with trimming. I ran these in a M/T for a few months, since florida doesn't need much flex. But if you want any flex at all, but still want a taller tire; another 32" is the 235/85/16. It will fit in allowing a little flex, and height will fit with just a little trimming of the front airdam. __________________ "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.

08-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 0	you probably have 255x65x16 .. thats what came stock on the D2s.. you can do 255x70x16, which is about a 30" without modification... if you do a 2" lift, you can do a 265/70/16 nicely, which is a 32" __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

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08-18-2008, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	If you have a few too many miles on your suspension, you will stuff/rubb those 15" tires. Mike

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drewdown Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	thanks for all the help. Was a typo on the 15's obviously, but thank you all for your input it has helped

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