9.00 x 16 on Stage one?

Manfred · Post by **Manfred** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:08 pm

Anyone tried fitting big 9.00 x 16 tyres under a stage one?
Looks awesome on a 1 ton 109, but I doubt if it wil fit..

Improves the gearing a bit also

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:56 pm

Hi Manfred,

9.00R16 tyres are around 36" diameter (some are bigger than others) which is a good 4" more than standard on a stage 1. The 1 ton had longer spring hangers and shackles to allow for this. I know people who have fitted 1 ton shackles and parabolics which can give close to the 1 ton clearance but can change the diff angle on the axle.

I have been thinking about buying some 255/85R16 or 33" tyres in the future. I used to have some on an 88" diesel but sold them as it involved going up hills in 2nd gear

Jon

foggydave · Post by **foggydave** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:02 am

I would have thought a V8 should take the extra torque but I wonder what happens to the turning circle

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:19 am

I would have thought that if you used the 1 ton rims with the extra offset the turning circle should be the same.

Jon

Manfred · Post by **Manfred** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:09 pm

Jon,

What about using normal 16" rims with spacers, it should solve the offset problem.

I've got 235 x 85 x 16" on it now, but I am still in love with the look of the 1 ton. Already got parabolics on, and making some longer shackles shouldn't be a problem.

Changing the diff angle a few degrees shouldn't be that hard either, but I don't know if it's all worth it when it still won't fit.

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:40 pm

You might have a problem fitting 9.00x16 on standard LWB wheels. They might be too wide.

Post by db » Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:52 pm

Yes, the 1 ton rims are wider as well as having more offset.