What tires can I fit on my DII?
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What tires can I fit on my DII?
Hey guys, I am in dire need of replacing the tires on my 2000 DII. I know it currently has 255/65-16's on it, but they just seem so small in the wheel well. Have any of you guys experimented with any different tire sizes? some answers would be fantastic! Thanks 
Winching
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I have this bookmarked: Basic Tire Information - Land Rover Forums : Land Rover and Range Rover Forum
To extract from that page:
Discovery Series II 99-04
<29"
255/65/16: Stock tire size.
255/55/18: optional stock size.
30"-31"
255/55/19: stock size for range rover III. works fine for DII
255/70/16: a little taller than stock.
245/75/16: a little taller than stock. tire manufacturers recommended these be fitted with 7" wheels, but 8" works fine.
32"
275/70/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.
265/75/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.
285/60/18: 32" tire for the 18" rim. costs much more than 16".
33"
285/75/16: even taller than 265/75-16, requires around 3" of lift. Very wide and requires trimming. consider upgrading to hd axles & getting lower gears.
255/85/16: a bit taller than 285/75-15 but narrower. consider upgrading to hd axles & getting lower gears.
To extract from that page:
Discovery Series II 99-04
<29"
255/65/16: Stock tire size.
255/55/18: optional stock size.
30"-31"
255/55/19: stock size for range rover III. works fine for DII
255/70/16: a little taller than stock.
245/75/16: a little taller than stock. tire manufacturers recommended these be fitted with 7" wheels, but 8" works fine.
32"
275/70/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.
265/75/16: possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing.
285/60/18: 32" tire for the 18" rim. costs much more than 16".
33"
285/75/16: even taller than 265/75-16, requires around 3" of lift. Very wide and requires trimming. consider upgrading to hd axles & getting lower gears.
255/85/16: a bit taller than 285/75-15 but narrower. consider upgrading to hd axles & getting lower gears.
Winching
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From: North Alabama
I just copied this info since I'm waiting to do the same thing. I'm not claiming I came up with that by any means. I'm not really sure what that little note mean on the 245/75R16 regarding the 7/8" wheels.
But they come out about the same:
255/70R16 = 30.1" diameter, 10.04" width
245/75R16 = 30.5" diameter, 9.65" width
I'm going to try and wait for a 2" lift and put something slightly larger on.
But they come out about the same:
255/70R16 = 30.1" diameter, 10.04" width
245/75R16 = 30.5" diameter, 9.65" width
I'm going to try and wait for a 2" lift and put something slightly larger on.
