No Lift tire size guide (work in progress)
Rock Crawling
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google drive may work. I've accessed, but not created content. I suspect you could make the spreadsheet public with read-only access and post the link at the top of this sticky thread. You could also give rights to update to a few folks so you are not burdened alone with upkeep.
Rock Crawling
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From: Southwest
Great thoughts, thanks. Wikipedia turned out to be a dead end - the editors don’t want it to host “technical manuals” - so I’m a bit stumped for where to put the data. I suppose I could maintain a spreadsheet and post a screenshot of it when I get new data but that seems pretty inefficient.
Hoping someone else has a creative idea for where to host it.
Hoping someone else has a creative idea for where to host it.
TReK
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From: Kirkland WA
Save yourself any bother. The thread can be summarized into one number.
The maximum actual tire size (not always the same as nominal size) for a no lift Defender. No rub in access height. Any tire with dimensions that meet this criteria will fit.
≤ 32.6"
The maximum actual tire size (not always the same as nominal size) for a no lift Defender. No rub in access height. Any tire with dimensions that meet this criteria will fit.
≤ 32.6"
Rock Crawling
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Fair point. And a reminder to check manufacturers' websites for actual dimensions, which vary significantly across brands and models of the same XXX/XXRY size.
Rock Crawling
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From: Southwest
Also, width? Will there be no rubbing with tires wider than standard at this diameter?
TReK
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Not trying to be facetious, but rather practical - will this also work with bump stop height? I'm afraid it'll be the only way it'll fit into my garage with anything sticking out above the roof rack (like Rotopax mounts) without reframing the door :/
Also, width? Will there be no rubbing with tires wider than standard at this diameter?
Also, width? Will there be no rubbing with tires wider than standard at this diameter?
No problem with this 265 section width on OEM rims.
OEM sizing option in winter is 275/55 R20 No problems going wider
Overlanding
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From: Vancouver
All weather 18” tires in Pacific NW
I have grown tired of the factory Wrangler AT 255/70/18 - I can’t stand their poor winter and wet snow performance and am in the PNW. Going to replace after 30k miles.
I do mostly mild off road, forestry roads, and lots of skiing road trips so slush/snow/hydro performance are most important. The Wildpeak AT4 in factory size is not XL rated and I really don’t need full A/T 99% of the time, so thinking of trying the BFG Trail Terrain since they have excellent winter reviews, good mpg reviews, low noise, and decent value.
Has anyone who drives wet winters tried these out on the 18” wheels?
Curious to hear what others are running who are skiers and want to stick with factory 18” size.
Thanks!
I do mostly mild off road, forestry roads, and lots of skiing road trips so slush/snow/hydro performance are most important. The Wildpeak AT4 in factory size is not XL rated and I really don’t need full A/T 99% of the time, so thinking of trying the BFG Trail Terrain since they have excellent winter reviews, good mpg reviews, low noise, and decent value.
Has anyone who drives wet winters tried these out on the 18” wheels?
Curious to hear what others are running who are skiers and want to stick with factory 18” size.
Thanks!
4wd Low
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I have put 275/55/20 Nokian nAT tires on my 2024 Defender 110 S p400 without any rubbing in all heights. Very quiet tire with great off-road traction. I live the California Sierra Nevada mountains where we have a lot of rocky trails. I have a lot more confidence and sidewall peace-of-mind with these tires vs the stock Goodyear Wrangler Adventures. BTW if anyone wants my Goodyears they only have 1800 miles on them and zero on the spare, just reply to this message.
4wd Low
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I have a p400 20 inch wheels using Nokian nAT 275/55/20 without rubbing at any height using the stock rims.
P.S. if anyone is looking for Goodyear Wrangler Adventure tires I have 5 with only 1800 miles on 4 of them.
P.S. if anyone is looking for Goodyear Wrangler Adventure tires I have 5 with only 1800 miles on 4 of them.
22" ???