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Parabolics in the mail on a 1972 109 SW. Understand it may give a little lift. Is it worth going to a larger size than 235/85/16 or 7.5 X 16 or sticking with that size? Standard 2.25. In addition, any good tires in the US that come in 7.5 x 16? Gave up on trying to get Michelin XZLs and everything else seems to come in 235/85/16.
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i put on parabolics. and i love my my cooper discover sst 235/85 r16. the paras gave me an easy 2" lift over the old worn stock springs.'64 Series IIA 88 Canvas Tilt
'68 Series IIA RHD Ambulance
'76 Spitfire 1500
'07 LR3 (Series Recovery Vehicle) -
A) RN has XZL's.....
B) Michelin has a street tire in 7.5Rx16 (an XPS, I think...)
C) Yokohama has a 7.5Rx16 tire that is a bit more offroad oriented... (no knowledge of it as far as being good or bad).
D) Cooper has the Courser Traction in 7.5Rx16.
E) No problem w/ 235/85R16's, can get BFG MT or AT, etc. etc. etc.
FWIW....-L
'72 SIII SW 88"
'60 SII 88" RHDComment
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PS: with a stock 2.25, I'd stick w/ the 7.5R16 or 235/85 sizes......-L
'72 SIII SW 88"
'60 SII 88" RHDComment
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I wouldnt go over 33's unless you have done lots to the engine or swaped in something more powerfull. I run 32's and have done a lot of work to my engine, it runs like a raped ape but thats with it stripped down too.
One of the problems with rover axles is that there isnt many axle gearing options.First but gone: 91 3 door Disco "White Rhino"
77 Series III 88 ex MoD "Shongololo"
Gone and I miss her: 97 D1 5 speed
04 DII
08 D3 (LR3)Comment
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I had gone through all of this a few months back. The 7.50R16 tire is the right fit for the 5.5" width rims. The 235's require a 6" minimum width, although many make the change anyway. Also, the 7.50's are a load level D tire(8 ply) and will be a bit more pliable. The 235's are a load level E tire(10 ply) and could be needlessly stiff. You can obtain 7.50R16 tires in the Peerless Widetrack Baja, in either an A/S or a A/T variety. It is a Bridgestone tire and retails for approx $110. each.Comment
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