I know the factory size of a 96 disco is 235/70/16. What other sizes can we do? What is the widest we can go all around? I sell used tires and have a few in stockso I am wondering.

 

245/75/16 is a standard up size. I think that 255/75 is the largest that you can go, not sure though.

 

The 255/75R16 is a rare size if it available at all. 245/75R16 is a great tire choice, especially if you go E rated. 235/85R16 works with a lift and bump stop adjustment. Check out www.discoweb.org for their tech page on fitting that size tire.

Cheers,

Pete

 

what is E rated??

 

It is a heavy load rating for towing or carrying more weight. Usually over 3000 pounds per tire in that size.

www.tirerack.com

This site has lots of good information on tires.

Cheers,

Pete

 

Can I use tires that do not have an E?

 

Yes. Whatever tire you choose will have a certain load rating. 245/75R16 are typically E rated, although you can find ones that are not.

Cheers,

Pete

 

By rating he means thenumber of plys. 4 ply, 6 ply, 10 ply, that is how thick the sidewall is. The thicker the sidewall the stronger the tire the more weight it can carry but you then loose ride quality.