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Will 285x 75 R16 fit a stock defender?

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Will 285x 75 R16 fit a stock defender?

Post by monmendoza »

Hey guys, I was able to buy a Defender deep dish mag wheels and Im thinking of putting a 285x75 R16 tires on them. will this fit a defender without rubbing? Many thanks in advance. :)
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Post by nayto »

Yes they will, i have them on my defender at the moment. My front springs are sagged a lot (steel bar, and standard old springs) and it does touch occasionally, but not enough to worry about. If your springs werent sagged it wont touch at all.
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Post by monmendoza »

thank you. :)
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Post by def90 »

pending on your rim offset they will probably scrub on your radius arms too.
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Post by monmendoza »

thank you all for your replies. Just to be on the safe side,
I bought 265 x 75 x R16. which is 32" tires. :)
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