discovery 1 35 inch tires (really 315/75 r16)
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discovery 1 35 inch tires (really 315/75 r16)
I know a lot of people don't like to run 35 inch (in my case 315/75 r16) on discoveries. I have the room to fit them but was wondering what offset rim to run. I now run 285/75s with 30 mm spacers on stock rims and the vehicle turns fine (no rubbing). I have a 2 inch suspension and 2 inch body lift. I have also applied the flexi flares (75mm) that lucky 8 sells. I would like to have them come close to the width of the flares, but also don't want to casue too much stress on the components. Anyone have any experiences with this type of setup. Also are there any helpful suggestions for running this tire size. I do plan to upgrade axles, dif gears, carriers, drive shafts.....
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I have 35x12.5x15 MTR's on 15x8 rims 4.25 backspacing.
I have the same fender flares as you and 4" of lift thru coils and coil spacers.
As far as gears, I have 4.11's but if I was to do it again I would go with Ashcrofts 4.37's.
Drive shafts I suggest Tom Woods
Axles I have Rovertracks axles and cvs in the front and Ashcrofts in the rear.. I again suggest Ashcrofts especically since they are the only option for front half shafts and CV's now.. And make sure you get HD axle flanges.
Call Justin at L8 he will have everything that you need. Hope you've been saving your $$
I have the same fender flares as you and 4" of lift thru coils and coil spacers.
As far as gears, I have 4.11's but if I was to do it again I would go with Ashcrofts 4.37's.
Drive shafts I suggest Tom Woods
Axles I have Rovertracks axles and cvs in the front and Ashcrofts in the rear.. I again suggest Ashcrofts especically since they are the only option for front half shafts and CV's now.. And make sure you get HD axle flanges.
Call Justin at L8 he will have everything that you need. Hope you've been saving your $$
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I know it will be an expensive venture. Jake, does your tires come out to the edge of your flares with that backspacing? I was thinking of the 4.37, but in your opinion will the 4.75 be overkill. I do drive it around town, but do a fare amout of rocks. Also I am thinking of the new ascroft air lockers for front and rear over ARBs...anyone have experience with these?
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I know it will be an expensive venture. Jake, does your tires come out to the edge of your flares with that backspacing? I was thinking of the 4.37, but in your opinion will the 4.75 be overkill. I do drive it around town, but do a fare amout of rocks. Also I am thinking of the new ascroft air lockers for front and rear over ARBs...anyone have experience with these?
There is a set of D1 diffs with 4.10 gears and rear locker with rear HD axle shafts for sale on discoweb.org
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I know it will be an expensive venture. Jake, does your tires come out to the edge of your flares with that backspacing? I was thinking of the 4.37, but in your opinion will the 4.75 be overkill. I do drive it around town, but do a fare amout of rocks. Also I am thinking of the new ascroft air lockers for front and rear over ARBs...anyone have experience with these?
I'd go with all Ashcroft gear including lockers. I have a Detroit and a trutrac now however I may swap the front for an Ashcroft in the future.
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Thank you everyone for the information. It has been very helpful.
Jake, I would love to see pics, thanks.
Jafir, thanks for the link, I will check out the for sale items.
llersa, I will look into the difference on the back spacing. Which offset do you think would work best to be even with the 75mm flares on a Disco 1. I am assuming 4.25s.
Thanks again to all. If there are anymore helpful tips, please let me know. I want to do the build right the first time.
Jake, I would love to see pics, thanks.
Jafir, thanks for the link, I will check out the for sale items.
llersa, I will look into the difference on the back spacing. Which offset do you think would work best to be even with the 75mm flares on a Disco 1. I am assuming 4.25s.
Thanks again to all. If there are anymore helpful tips, please let me know. I want to do the build right the first time.
Last edited by XDdisco; 05-31-2012 at 11:51 AM.