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Old 01-23-06, 04:37 PM   #16 (permalink)
Greg B
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Originally Posted by 100 TD
I don't think the 255/85 looks too bad at all, I think if you had a vehicle with the same looking rims and original OEM supplied tyres next to one with the 255/85's you would say the 255's look better, due to their size. Interesting info from expedition west, I new the details of the longer tyre contact previously but the write up was interesting to read.
Sorry I should of have been more clear on my initial post about why I don't like the look of the 255 on my 100. I don't think it is necessarily that they are skinnier that I don't like them. I think what I really don't like is how far in from the edge of the fender they sit. With a different wheel that moved the tire farther out (wider track width) I think I would like it better.

I ran this exact tire size on my LR Disco 2 and loved it. But, the wheel wells on the 100 are so much bigger, they can handle a wider tire like the 295 without rubbing and consequently look better, in my opinion.

I'm not a big fan of big wide tires either. I don't want anything sticking out past the fenders or anything. I just like the wheel well to look full. Here's a pic that illustrates what I'm talking about:
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