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Fitting 265/70/17 to 08 model disco

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Andy 110

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Fitting 265/70/17 to 08 model disco

I have a 08 model disco and ive been told 265/70/17 will not fit but i still want to fit them has anyone managed to do this if so what is involved ie what do i cut off? Im thinking of BFG A/T or cooper SST i dont want 245

Thank Andy

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26th Jun 2009 1:58 pm

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26th Jun 2009 2:12 pm

Andy 110

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Derbyshire
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Ive looked at this martin but people still say 265/70/17 will not fit later model discos. Disco 3 GS. Defender 110 XS. Defender 90 Challenge Truck.

26th Jun 2009 2:20 pm

SJR

Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
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That will probably be because they don't fit then

If you want to spend your hard earned cash on a set to find out the expensive way what the information on here was telling you for free, then.............

I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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26th Jun 2009 2:22 pm

ronp

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Andy, because yours is an 08my, they will rub.
Not on the upright, but on lock to lock.

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There is a chassis extension in the front wheel arch that wasn't there on earlier models.
For example as mine is an earlier model, I had 265/70/17's on mine with no rubbing issues.
But that same wheel tyre combo did rub on the newer D3 I got them from. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧

Last edited by ronp on 26th Jun 2009 2:34 pm. Edited 1 time in total

26th Jun 2009 2:27 pm

SJR

Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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take a look at this thread as well

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic34451.html I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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26th Jun 2009 2:30 pm

Andy 110

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 22

But if they will fit on an 05 whats the difference between old and later model? Disco 3 GS. Defender 110 XS. Defender 90 Challenge Truck.

26th Jun 2009 2:36 pm

Andy 110

Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 22

ronp wrote:
Andy, because yours is an 08my, they will rub.
Not on the upright, but on lock to lock.

edit & added
There is a chassis extension in the front wheel arch that wasn't there on earlier models.
For example as mine is an earlier model, I had 265/70/17's on mine with no rubbing issues.
But that same wheel tyre combo did rub on the newer D3 I got them from.

Ron ive not looked yet but if this chassis extention was cut and modified might they fit then? Thanks Andy

Disco 3 GS. Defender 110 XS. Defender 90 Challenge Truck.

26th Jun 2009 2:45 pm

ronp

Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Personally I've not seen it.
Best bet is to have a look at an earlier model and decide from there if you want to modify it. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧

26th Jun 2009 4:28 pm

grzesiul

Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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that is what I am trying to make up my mind about choosing between AT2 (265/65R17) or Cooper S/T 245's

from what I have read discoverer S/T should not rub at all on 08MY 07 plate car
question is which one is cheaper in the long run???

Andy - have you guys got any at good price?

cheers

26th Jun 2009 5:00 pm

NJF

Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
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I have just fitted KL71s in this size. I have a MY07, Feb 07 car and noticed no rubbing, even in some reasonably vigorous off-road driving.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic31843.html?highlight=kl71

26th Jun 2009 6:54 pm

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