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Tyre Data

• This list is biased towards the 109 because I've never owned an 88 and have no idea what modern tyre size is closest to the original 88 size.
• This range of modern tyre sizes could be suited to a Land Rover 109 without rubbing on the chassis on full lock or putting the speedo too far out of whack. The data was taken from a popular manufacturers specification sheets and the dimensions quoted will be typical of most manufacturers tyres in these sizes.
• Series IIA Land Rovers came with 6.00x16 on the 88, 7.50x16 on the 109 and 9.00x16 on the One Ton 109.
• A stock 16 inch 109 rim is 5.5 inches wide and two of these sizes would suit stock rims.
• A good rim choice for a 109 is the 7.0 inch wide steel Discovery rim. All of the 16 inch sizes above will fit. Many Disco owners ditch their steels in favour of after-market alloys and the rims can be bought from the owners or from tyre fitting places. If they come with good stock Disco rubber in 225/75/R16D, I suppose you could run them until they wear out but they are a little short and you will lose ground clearance and have a speedo which reads faster than true ground-speed.
• Don't expect to pay peanuts for a Disco rim. Discovery owners aren't complete fools and know that their old rims are sought after by Series owners. But don't pay more than $A50.00 for a Disco rim without rubber in good order. Thats a fair price but if you see them for less, grab them.
• In my opinion, the 235/85R16 mounted on a Discovery rim is the best general purpose choice for a 109.
• Eight spoke steel 15 inch rims made to fit a Land Rover are a popular choice, especially among the wide sand-tyre set. The two 15 inch sizes above work well.
• Be careful of alloy Range Rover rims. Most of them won't fit a Series because the Series hub drive flange is too bulky, not to mention the front hub lockers if you have them.
• Be sure to check your local transport laws to ensure that your tyre and rim choice are legal.

I believe that the information above is accurate but assume no responsibilty if it is not.
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This page last updated Wednesday, 17 February 1999 10:25

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