Lewdan 17 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 i have a freelander which at the moment is fitted with the standard 195--15 boots, been offered a set of 225-65-15 at a very good price will these be ok to put on, or will the extra width put too much strain on steering any help please Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roz31573 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 i have a freelander which at the moment is fitted with the standard 195--15 boots, been offered a set of 225-65-15 at a very good price will these be ok to put on, or will the extra width put too much strain on steering any help please Cheers Hi mate, I can't remember the formula for working out the aspect ratio, but they are 30mm wider than your old tyres, and otherwise very similar to your old ones. there shouldn't be much to worry about with your steering, unless there is some rubbing at full lock... in which case adjust the lock stops accordingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lewdan 17 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 i have a freelander which at the moment is fitted with the standard 195--15 boots, been offered a set of 225-65-15 at a very good price will these be ok to put on, or will the extra width put too much strain on steering any help please Cheers Hi mate, I can't remember the formula for working out the aspect ratio, but they are 30mm wider than your old tyres, and otherwise very similar to your old ones. there shouldn't be much to worry about with your steering, unless there is some rubbing at full lock... in which case adjust the lock stops accordingly. Thanks ROZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i have a freelander which at the moment is fitted with the standard 195--15 boots, been offered a set of 225-65-15 at a very good price will these be ok to put on, or will the extra width put too much strain on steering any help please Cheers iam sure i have heard of guys running with 215/55/17 or 215/80/15 dont no how this affects gearing as far as i no you can get wheel spacers 25- 30 mm and as far as iam aware 25mm one are fine but 30 will rub on inner plastic arches hope this might help you out and hope ive got this right but why not contact landrover agent or tyre dealer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sykes 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 no mate they wont look right an they will handle shit trust me i own a tyre shop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lewdan 17 Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 no mate they wont look right an they will handle shittrust me i own a tyre shop Thanks Sykes, Think i,ll stick to standard size on all wheels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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