New Defender Buildout
#11
Doubled checked just for you, they are 255/60's. The width wasn't as big of a concern for me as the height. I'm not willing to do a brake swap to fit 18's, and the 19's aren't a big enough jump for me to go out and source 19" rims.
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#12
Thanks for checking, really appreciate that! Yeah the sidewall is the bigger issue offroad when you are running 20's, and those 255's don't look narrow at all. Also agree with you on the brake swap, not worth doing.
#14
#15
nope bolted right in and works great. Just had to use longer bolts that the ones in the door from the factory. Other than that piece of cake and works great.
#18
I went ahead and swapped the rear brakes on my P400, so I can fit 18” wheels, as I use her off road. I currently still have the 19” wheels while I decide on 18” wheels. The only 18” wheels I know of that work with with this setup are the Tuffant’s that Lucky8 sells. I haven’t pulled the trigger on them yet, as I really would prefer something that looks more retro like the steelies...kinda hoping the market catches up and offers more than one option. I don’t want to run lift rods, so then I’ll have to figure out the largest tire I can fit without rubbing issues.
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#19