dcwhybrew
Member Since: 01 Nov 2008
Location: Broken Arrow, OK, United States of America
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I have searched but can't seem to find the answer. I apologize in advance if this question has been beaten to death. Having stated that, what is the maximum size (fully inflated tire) tire that will fit underneath? I know a 265-65-18 wont fit, will a 265-60-18 fit?
I have General Grabber AT2s w/ 40k miles on them. One of them received a pretty good cut/tear on the side wall during a 2,400 mile round trip to Disney World. Fortunately the tire is holding air quite well, so I didnt change it. I noticed it with 500 miles left to go. It was on the rear so I left it.
I probably need new tires anyway (about 4-6mm left). I'm trying to decide whether to stick with the General AT2s or go with the Michellin LTX A/T2s or GY AT Silent Armors. Both come in 265/60-18s. I know they wont be a problem rubbing, but just want to be sure the size fits underneath for the spare if I go that route.
I am kind of dissappointed that the Generals havent worn better. My BFGs on my Disco 1 and 2s got 60-70k miles. Chris
06 LR3 SE
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 24th Mar 2012 6:18 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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ISTR that size needs deflated to get it to fit underneath.
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| 24th Mar 2012 6:25 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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I seem to recall.  Means I vaguely remember something about that somewhere back in the mists of time. ISTR is easier to type. 
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| 24th Mar 2012 8:05 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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you should be fine with it a bit tight but would fit
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| 24th Mar 2012 8:08 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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ISTRBWCW!! 
ISTR But Was Completely Wrong!!
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| 24th Mar 2012 8:10 pm |
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nickprice
Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Den Haag
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I have a fully inflated 285/60/R18 fitted under mine. Had to remove the heat shield but it fits. D3 SE with Hankook MT 275/65/R18, IID BT Tool, ProSpeed rock/tree sliders + compressor guard, RLD sump guard & winch tray + 13,000lb hidden winch, Gearbox guard, Frontrunner 80l aux tank with fuel gauge, V8 brake upgrade, Traxide USI-160 dual battery system, Frontrunner ladder, custom boot storage, Lazer LED driving lights, de-cat exhaust, Aftermarket Oro TPMS, i7 Mac Mini touch screen install (running Windows 10) mirrored on rear screens.
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| 25th Mar 2012 7:36 am |
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Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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I have tried and failed to get a 265 70 17 under mine despite being told that they will fit 
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| 25th Mar 2012 9:35 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi DiscoEd,
They fit, but only when deflated.
Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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| 25th Mar 2012 11:11 pm |
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Chicken Duck
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Italy
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I can confirm they fit when deflated also if it's a brand new tyre like mine was it need a bit of "help" to get it up. Carry a decent compressor also 
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| 26th Mar 2012 10:45 am |
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