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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1038   
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My 90 CSW with Boost alloys needs 4 new tyres. It has got the original 235/85/16 tyres still on it, they are now 10 years old and starting to crack on the sidewalls.
I was wondering if there is any benefit apart from looks to fitting the larger 265 tyre? The spare on my 90 is a brand new 235/85/16. If I were to fit 4 new 265's but keep the 235 as the spare would that be illegal? Is there any law that states that the spare has to be the same as the roadwheels? I think maybe not, because loads of cars have space savers. The car is only used mainly for road duties, with a bit of caravan towing and easy green lanes. Anyone got any pictures of their Landy with 265's on? 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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16th Dec 2012 9:10pm |
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| me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856 
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You wouldn't pass an MOT with dissimilar tyres but many cars a supplied with a space saver so should be OK.
I have never used my spare, it's now 12 years old. This is mine with 265 just before I replaced them just because they were old and looking a bit tired.  Click image to enlarge |
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16th Dec 2012 9:28pm |
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| Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226  
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Have a look here for what various combinations look like. A quick search for 'tyres' will throw up a whole stack of threads for you to have a look at - its a very often discussed topic! Personally I run BF Goodrich all-terrains in 265/75/16 as do many, many others. I think your spare does have to be the same size as your other tyres, although I'm not certain about that. Mine is anyway, but only for the reason that I wanted a full matching set of 5. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
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16th Dec 2012 9:28pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2552 
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265/75/R16 was a standard fit size for some blingy models, so you won't have any issues.
Personally I prefer 7.50R16 or 235/85/R16. At the end of the day it will make little difference, so go with your preference. |
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16th Dec 2012 9:44pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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Personally, I would change all five if I were going to change sizes. Not because it's illegal - more because it's just 'wrong'. One of my first purchases for my 110 was a matching spare as the PO was a cheapskate and only bought 4 x 265's. Mine are General Grabber AT2's fitted to standard Boosts but on 30mm spacers. The tread is just under the arches but the steering lock is superb: Click image to enlarge Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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16th Dec 2012 10:24pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16880 
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For at least the last 6 years my Disco II has passed every MOT with 265/75x16 BFG Mud T/As on the road wheels and a 245/75x16 Mud T/A as a spare. No tester has ever even looked under the spare wheel cover, and I am not even sure that they're allowed to.
Having said that it would probably be illegal for me actually to use the spare I the event of a flat, but fortunately that has never been put to the test! Last edited by blackwolf on 16th Dec 2012 10:40pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Dec 2012 10:37pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240
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No, I don't believe they are. It's not an MoT requirement to even have a spare wheel, IIRC, although if it's easily accessible then they will check it. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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16th Dec 2012 10:40pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 
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I run 265/75s on my 90.
235/85 and 265/75 are almost the same diameter, so if had to run you 235/85 as a spare in an emergency you would be reasonably OK - though obviously not for long periods... Not sure if the pic will help as I'm running a 2" lift with HD springs (for overlanding load weights) so there is a lot of space between the tyre and wheel arch when unloaded. Our blog - http://landytravels.com/
Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net |
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17th Dec 2012 1:05am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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How much is a tyre?
£100-150? How much is your life worth? The life of your family? How much is the life of a stranger worth? Those 4 round rubber things are all that keeps your vehicle in contact with the ground! Rubber degrades due to several mechanisms including ageing, oxidisation, exposure to UV, exposure to salt etc etc. There is I believe an industry standard which says tyres should not be sold if they are 5 or 6 years old. We have just replaced tyres less then 10 years old because they were showing signs of ageing. Cracks on side wall, cracks between the tread blocks. Plenty of tread left and passed MOT. Our life's are worth more then a few quids of rubber. In my opinion change all five tyres, same size, same manufacturer, same tread pattern. Brendan |
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17th Dec 2012 1:53am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Click image to enlarge G I'd run BFG KO's or Cooper ST's  |
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17th Dec 2012 7:22am |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1038
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Thanks for all the pictures and opinions.
I know lives depend on tyres, that's why I am changing them, I just wanted to know what the 265 fitted like, as I do feel the 235's look a little weedy.
The reason I ask about keeping the spare is that it is brand new, and not a 10 year old tyre, its never seen the road yet. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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17th Dec 2012 10:23am |
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| alfajock Member Since: 12 Jan 2011 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 227 
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265 BFG MTs on 7inch Modulars + 30mm spacers. Just legal
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Fully Restored 89 110 CSW V8 CLS 350 CDI for the sensible stuff |
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17th Dec 2012 5:11pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6482 
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G, I run 265/75 on my 90
1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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17th Dec 2012 5:22pm |
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| SteveT247 Member Since: 21 Feb 2011 Location: Central Posts: 491 
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Here's some shots of both sizes on the same vehicle.
235 85 16 Click image to enlarge 265 75 16 Click image to enlarge 235 85 16 Click image to enlarge 265 75 16 Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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17th Dec 2012 6:12pm |
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