I am running fairly stock suspension but outfitted well Defender 90, 1994
believe stock size is 265/75 -16
I am over in Africa, my choices are junk china and India tires or a shop that has BF Goodrich and Pirelli. I have run BF AT on chevy products in the past with good results but the Pirelli are a bit less expensive. we are talking about $250 each vs $200 each so making the right decision is important.
The pirelli scorpion A/T is a great tire. I've never run their M/T though. So if you decide to get an M/T, I'd stay with the BFG. On the A/T, I'd save the money and go Pirelli.
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Originally Posted by Elemental
Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.
The pirelli is a good tire but they are a very soft rubber and wear out very quickly.
Get some BFG's, I run a 265 MT BFG and average 50,000 mile plus a set.
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A 235/85/16 tire is a 32", the same overall diameter as your first question (265/75/16). So you'd be in the same ballpark. At only 30mm wider than the 205, you should be fine for clearance. Only minor rubbing on full articulation, or lock to lock.
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Originally Posted by Elemental
Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.
My original post was wrong about the size. that is what the eWeb said was stock but turns out not to be accurate for my rig. the 28" is what is called for. the new question is there any reason why i would not go bigger to a 32" tire? Gear wise or other.
I am in Rwanda so parts are not supper easy to get and are expensive if i am going to create any issues.
thanks for the help.
Last edited by macmagruder : 08-18-2009 at 10:24 AM.
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Pirelli or BF Goodrich for stock Def 90?
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