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Old 08-21-2014, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 98D1Chap
They didn't fit!!! Cooper ST Maxx 255/85/16.
How so? Did you trim?
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 11:20 AM
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Any benefit with going with 255/85 over 265/75 on a Disco I?
I plan on running the 2" springs, already have a TR front bumper and don't mind a bit of chopping.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 97GreenMeanie
Any benefit with going with 255/85 over 265/75 on a Disco I?
I plan on running the 2" springs, already have a TR front bumper and don't mind a bit of chopping.
Yeah, they're bigger! And I actually like the tall skinny look of them.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Yeah, they're bigger! And I actually like the tall skinny look of them.
LOL walked right into that one.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
How so? Did you trim?
Trimming wouldn't have helped, or I would've had to trim way more than I want to. The OME MD just didn't give it the lift I thought it would. I haven't measured, but it's obviously not enough for the tire. The tire barely fit in the fender well. It even looked silly - to me anyway. It's for the best. I didn't want a huge lift anyway, this is just right. The ride is awesome even with the old beat up tires still on! Replaced the bushings too - blue)

I'm just going to go with a 255/65. Hopefully there will be no issues. They should be in in a few days. The Coopers looked really cool too, but I had to order General Grabber AT2s since they couldn't find the Coopers in the 255/65.

I'll update and post pics when I'm done. I had the HG done a couple of weeks ago and this is phase 2.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 98D1Chap
Trimming wouldn't have helped, or I would've had to trim way more than I want to. The OME MD just didn't give it the lift I thought it would. I haven't measured, but it's obviously not enough for the tire. The tire barely fit in the fender well. It even looked silly - to me anyway. It's for the best. I didn't want a huge lift anyway, this is just right. The ride is awesome even with the old beat up tires still on! Replaced the bushings too - blue)

I'm just going to go with a 255/65. Hopefully there will be no issues. They should be in in a few days. The Coopers looked really cool too, but I had to order General Grabber AT2s since they couldn't find the Coopers in the 255/65.

I'll update and post pics when I'm done. I had the HG done a couple of weeks ago and this is phase 2.
Uhhhhhh, if I did the math right a 255/65 is a 29" tire which is stock diameter I thought?
I run a 235/85/16(almost 32") tire on my daily driver with an Old Man Emu lift and it's money. Anything less than a 235/85 is a waste IMO.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 01:00 PM
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Next best to 255/85 is 235/85 or 245/75. Both great fits.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 01:24 PM
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i run 245/75 on stock suspension. i think its perfect. i wouldnt want to go bigger without regearing.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MM3846
i run 245/75 on stock suspension. i think its perfect. i wouldnt want to go bigger without regearing.
With a 2" lift would you go with 265/75 or 235/85?
With the 5 speed this thing has a little pep to it.
 
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Old 08-22-2014, 01:32 PM
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235/85
better traction (except sand)
cheaper
lighter
better steering
better fender clearance
 


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