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lele



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2009 LR2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey
255-60-R18

Is anybody succesfully running 255 x 60 x 18 on original 18" rims without fitting spacers ?

Thanks
Post #94423 7th Mar 2011 12:15 pm
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EYorkshire



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Forget the spacers for a minute.
You can't have a '60' section with a '255' width, the tyre rolling circumference would go from 2255mm to 2328mm, it would throw the gearing, speedo, sensors etc out completely.

If you want more width then you must reduce section.
Post #94424 7th Mar 2011 12:33 pm
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lele



Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
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Yesterday I received the formal authorization, from Land Rover, to fit the tire 255-60-18?!?!
Are the fitting spacer needed ??
Post #94656 9th Mar 2011 4:39 pm
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Reeventu



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What do you think the benefit will be of a wider tyre on this vehicle ? Confused
Post #94660 9th Mar 2011 5:04 pm
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lele



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2009 LR2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

I can install general tire Grabber AT2
Post #94750 10th Mar 2011 12:09 pm
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Reeventu



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what does this tyre provide , is it extra grip in mud/snow or whatever or is it a more cost effective option ?
Post #94790 10th Mar 2011 3:56 pm
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EdSnow



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I have been running 255/60/18 AT2's for 18 months now with no issues. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
Post #95185 14th Mar 2011 3:24 pm
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lele



Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
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Edsnow did you use the original rims with or without spacers? and tell me something about the space between the tire and the rear suspension. Now I have 13-16 mm with 235/60, if I install 255/60 become 3-6 mm? it's true?
Post #95303 15th Mar 2011 12:28 pm
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nikileoncupra



Member Since: 22 Oct 2010
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Edsnow, can you stick a pic on so I can see how much it sticks out from the alloy?
Have u had any problems?
Cheers
Post #95323 15th Mar 2011 3:20 pm
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Wing



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lele wrote:
tell me something about the space between the tire and the rear suspension. Now I have 13-16 mm with 235/60, if I install 255/60 become 3-6 mm? it's true?


Edsnow Lele I'm surprised at the amount of space you have, the gap between the the tyre wall and strut on my rears is down to around 8-9mm at its narrowest point with the standard 235-60-18's fitted!
Post #95332 15th Mar 2011 4:46 pm
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EdSnow



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Had 10 to 12 mm clearance when on standard 235's. Now have about 8mm clearance. I will take photos tomorrow and post in the next 48 hours. No spacers used. Had some 6mm spacers made in preperation and didnt need them. Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
Post #95358 15th Mar 2011 8:35 pm
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lele



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EdSnow i look forward to your fotos!!! thanks a lot!!!
Post #95386 16th Mar 2011 8:38 am
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EdSnow



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See attached two photos. Not the best but give you clear idea that there is enough clearance.

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 Freelander 2 XS 2.2 TD4 Met Black, with Winter pack, 18" alloys with General Grabber AT2 wellies, MANTEC Sump and Tank Guards
Post #95397 16th Mar 2011 1:55 pm
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lele



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You are the best!!!
Thanks a lot!!!! Very Happy
Post #95403 16th Mar 2011 5:00 pm
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nikileoncupra



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Front and rear pic? Just to be cheeky!!
Post #95407 16th Mar 2011 5:46 pm
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