235/85/16 on a DII

[Storz]

Will they fit without rubbing on a stock truck? Looking at a BFG AT type tread pattern, not full mud...

 

[Rovertrader]

possibly, but the contact patch is a bit small for the D-II extra weight...

 

[traveltoad]

I think a bit narrow for the stock rims as well.

 

[Storz]

possibly, but the contact patch is a bit small for the D-II extra weight...

Is the DII that much heavier than the DI? I had that size on the '96 and really liked 'em

 

[Rovertrader]

not just a bit heavier, but all the weight is to the rear affecting handling. Plus the suspension is different with the Watts. Can't really give the reason, but I have tried it a few times, and the sensation is totally different from the same size on a D-I- and I run the 235(actually XZLs) on my D-I and love them. 265s are great, but my fav is 255/85 to get the same tall/skinny and a bit extra clearence.

 

[Storz]

not just a bit heavier, but all the weight is to the rear affecting handling. Plus the suspension is different with the Watts. Can't really give the reason, but I have tried it a few times, and the sensation is totally different from the same size on a D-I- and I run the 235(actually XZLs) on my D-I and love them. 265s are great, but my fav is 255/85 to get the same tall/skinny and a bit extra clearence.

Good info thanks!

PS - one of these days I want to cruise down and check out your rovers :smiley_drive:

 

[ExpoScout]

Here it comes....

So much for being stock

 

[AxeAngel]

Offer still stands for you to throw on my extra set of 32s whenever you want. Take em for a weekend or a week. Then decide if you want a different tire setup.

-Sam

 

[Disco2Guy]

I ran Dunlop Mud Rovers in 235/85/R16. They were on steelies, with larger than stock backspacing (not sure exactly how much) and didn't have issues rubbing except when the rear end compressed too fast/hard. Never had any issues with that skinny of a tire airing down to 18 psi, on 16x8 wheels. I'm currently running 255/85/R16 KM2's and they've been great too.

 

[AxeAngel]

I don't see them made in 19s???

-Sam

 

[Storz]

Offer still stands for you to throw on my extra set of 32s whenever you want. Take em for a weekend or a week. Then decide if you want a different tire setup.

-Sam

Yeah I might take you up on that one of these weekends.

 

[barnstormer]

I'm also considering the 235's (and the 215's for that matter). Anyone with pics of either of those?

Thanks!

 

[Disco2Guy]

I don't see them made in 19s???

-Sam

Ha good catch, corrected to 255/85/r16

 

[Disco2Guy]

I'm also considering the 235's (and the 215's for that matter). Anyone with pics of either of those?

Thanks!

These are the Dunlop 235/85/r16's. In these pics I'm running 2" RTE springs and 1" spacers in the rear.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bcorns/DayAtHollisterMay09#5335162215221137442

http://picasaweb.google.com/bcorns/NCLRMORGJune09#5344616693160210802

 

[RBBailey]

My '04 has 235's.

I've bought them for every Rover I've owned, and they look fine of the DII, but I do think the 245, or even the 255 might look better.

They handle really well. And they do fit stock with no rubbing. I drove mine around for a few days before putting my OME MD lift on. This is the '04, I don't know about anything from '02 or before.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhcmbailey/5182297028/in/set-72157606505624860/