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Old 09-07-2024, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by POPTOPP
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.
Not a bad idea. I'll play with that. Don't be surprised to find yourself one of those with write access...
 
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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.
github.com may be a perfect place for it. Get a free account, create a public repo, publish your data, voila. Markdown format is pretty powerful, it can look nice. In addition, you get a very nice facility for corrections and additions - GitHub issue tracker, and pull requests.
 
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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"


 
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Originally Posted by GavinC
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"
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.
 
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Originally Posted by GavinC
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"
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?
 
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Old 09-12-2024, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Vadiable Paradox
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?
Yes. I drop to the bump stops for my garage when I'm laden with skis and rack. 32.6" tire

No problem with this 265 section width on OEM rims.

OEM sizing option in winter is 275/55 R20 No problems going wider

 
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Default 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!
 
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