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lele Member Since: 07 Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
Is anybody succesfully running 255 x 60 x 18 on original 18" rims without fitting spacers ?
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lele Member Since: 07 Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
Yesterday I received the formal authorization, from Land Rover, to fit the tire 255-60-18?!?!
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Reeventu Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 237 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
What do you think the benefit will be of a wider tyre on this vehicle ? |
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lele Member Since: 07 Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
I can install general tire Grabber AT2 |
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Reeventu Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 237 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
what does this tyre provide , is it extra grip in mud/snow or whatever or is it a more cost effective option ? |
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EdSnow Member Since: 28 Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 131 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have been running 255/60/18 AT2's for 18 months now with no issues. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards |
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lele Member Since: 07 Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
Edsnow did you use the original rims with or without spacers? and tell me something about the space between the tire and the rear suspension. Now I have 13-16 mm with 235/60, if I install 255/60 become 3-6 mm? it's true? |
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nikileoncupra Member Since: 22 Oct 2010 Location: north wales Posts: 40 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Edsnow, can you stick a pic on so I can see how much it sticks out from the alloy?
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Wing Member Since: 26 May 2010 Location: Manchestor Posts: 309 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Edsnow Lele I'm surprised at the amount of space you have, the gap between the the tyre wall and strut on my rears is down to around 8-9mm at its narrowest point with the standard 235-60-18's fitted! |
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EdSnow Member Since: 28 Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 131 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Had 10 to 12 mm clearance when on standard 235's. Now have about 8mm clearance. I will take photos tomorrow and post in the next 48 hours. No spacers used. Had some 6mm spacers made in preperation and didnt need them. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards |
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lele Member Since: 07 Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
EdSnow i look forward to your fotos!!! thanks a lot!!! |
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EdSnow Member Since: 28 Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 131 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
See attached two photos. Not the best but give you clear idea that there is enough clearance.
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lele Member Since: 07 Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 11 ![]() ![]() |
You are the best!!!
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nikileoncupra Member Since: 22 Oct 2010 Location: north wales Posts: 40 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Front and rear pic? Just to be cheeky!! |
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