Land Rover Defender Tire Sizes in Simple-to-Read Graphs

Tire width for different generations

Quick notes on Land Rover Defender tires

    • Min-max tire width: 255 mm
    • Min-max wheel diameter: R18
    • Min-max sidewall height: 179 mm
    • Tire width difference from average: -17.3%
    • Average wheel height: 814 mm
    • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.8 mm / 1 hp
    • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 9 kg / 1 mm
    • Load to 1 tire: 560 kg / 1235 lbs
    • Power to 1 tire: 78 hp / 57 kW
    • Tiremain rating: 10 / 10

Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 255 mm;
    Car body width: 1996 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 457 mm;
    Tire height: 179 mm;
    Wheel height: 814 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 2.0 SD4 — 1.1 mm per 1 hp (1.4 mm/kW)
  • 3.0 I6 — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.9 mm/kW)
  • 2.0 Si4 — 0.9 mm per 1 hp (1.2 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    2.0 SD4 255 / 179 mm 814 mm
    (32 in)
    500 cc (0.5 L) 2557 mm
    (100.7 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    3.0 I6 255 / 179 mm 814 mm
    (32 in)
    749 cc (0.75 L) 2557 mm
    (100.7 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    2.0 Si4 255 / 179 mm 814 mm
    (32 in)
    499 cc (0.5 L) 2557 mm
    (100.7 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 2.0 SD4
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 179 mm
    Whole tire height 814 mm (32 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 500 cc (0.5 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2557 mm (100.7 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 3.0 I6
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 179 mm
    Whole tire height 814 mm (32 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 749 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2557 mm (100.7 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 2.0 Si4
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 179 mm
    Whole tire height 814 mm (32 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 499 cc (0.5 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2557 mm (100.7 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender tires

      • Min-max tire width: 255 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18
      • Min-max sidewall height: 179 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -17.3%
      • Average wheel height: 814 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.9 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 8 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 531 kg / 1170 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 75 hp / 55 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 10 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 255 mm;
    Car body width: 1996 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 457 mm;
    Tire height: 179 mm;
    Wheel height: 814 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 2.0 SD4 — 1.3 mm per 1 hp (1.7 mm/kW)
  • 2.0 Si4 — 0.9 mm per 1 hp (1.2 mm/kW)
  • 3.0 I6 — 0.6 mm per 1 hp (0.9 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    2.0 SD4 255 / 179 mm 814 mm
    (32 in)
    500 cc (0.5 L) 2557 mm
    (100.7 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    2.0 Si4 255 / 179 mm 814 mm
    (32 in)
    499 cc (0.5 L) 2557 mm
    (100.7 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    3.0 I6 255 / 179 mm 814 mm
    (32 in)
    749 cc (0.75 L) 2557 mm
    (100.7 in)
    1020 mm
    (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 2.0 SD4
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 179 mm
    Whole tire height 814 mm (32 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 500 cc (0.5 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2557 mm (100.7 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 2.0 Si4
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 179 mm
    Whole tire height 814 mm (32 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 499 cc (0.5 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2557 mm (100.7 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)
    Vehicle 3.0 I6
    Tire width / profile height 255 / 179 mm
    Whole tire height 814 mm (32 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 749 cc (0.75 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2557 mm (100.7 in)
    Summary tire width 1020 mm (40.2 in)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender tires

      • Min-max tire width: 265 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R18
      • Min-max sidewall height: 172 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -20.4%
      • Average wheel height: 802 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 0.7 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 8 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 531 kg / 1170 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 101 hp / 74 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 10 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 256 mm;
    Car body width: 1967 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 457 mm;
    Tire height: 178 mm;
    Wheel height: 812 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 5.0 V8 — 0.7 mm per 1 hp (0.9 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    5.0 V8 265 / 172 mm 802 mm
    (31.6 in)
    1250 cc (1.25 L) 2520 mm
    (99.2 in)
    1060 mm
    (41.7 in)
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Tire width / profile height 265 / 172 mm
    Whole tire height 802 mm (31.6 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 1250 cc (1.25 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2520 mm (99.2 in)
    Summary tire width 1060 mm (41.7 in)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender tires

      • Min-max tire width: 205 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R16
      • Min-max sidewall height: 164 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: +2.9%
      • Average wheel height: 734 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 1.7 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 10 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 514 kg / 1133 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 31 hp / 23 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 6 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 250 mm;
    Car body width: 1945 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 451 mm;
    Tire height: 176 mm;
    Wheel height: 803 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 2.5 TD5 — 1.7 mm per 1 hp (2.3 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    2.5 TD5 205 / 164 mm 734 mm
    (28.9 in)
    624 cc (0.62 L) 2306 mm
    (90.8 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 164 mm
    Whole tire height 734 mm (28.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 624 cc (0.62 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2306 mm (90.8 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender tires

      • Min-max tire width: 205—265 mm
      • Min-max wheel diameter: R16
      • Min-max sidewall height: 164—199 mm
      • Tire width difference from average: -1.9%
      • Average wheel height: 746 mm
      • Tire width per 1 hp: 1.9 mm / 1 hp
      • Weight per 1 mm of tire width: 8 kg / 1 mm
      • Load to 1 tire: 424 kg / 936 lbs
      • Power to 1 tire: 29 hp / 21 kW
      • Tiremain rating: 6 / 10

    Tire width to car width ratio

  • Average tire width: 235 mm;
    Car body width: 1878 mm;
    Car width to tyre width: 13%;
  • Whole wheel height (in. and mm)

  • Disc height: 432 mm;
    Tire height: 173 mm;
    Wheel height: 778 mm;

    Tire width to power ratio

  • 2.5 — 2.5 mm per 1 hp (3.4 mm/kW)
  • 2.5 D — 3 mm per 1 hp (4.1 mm/kW)
  • 2.5 TD5 — 1.7 mm per 1 hp (2.3 mm/kW)
  • 2.5 TDi — 1.9 mm per 1 hp (2.6 mm/kW)
  • 4.0 i V8 — 1.5 mm per 1 hp (2 mm/kW)
  • 3.5 V8 — 1.5 mm per 1 hp (2.1 mm/kW)
    Vehicle Tire width / profile height Whole tire height Engine сс to 1 tire Tire circumference Summary tire width
    2.5 205 / 164 mm 734 mm
    (28.9 in)
    624 cc (0.62 L) 2306 mm
    (90.8 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    2.5 D 205 / 164 mm 734 mm
    (28.9 in)
    624 cc (0.62 L) 2306 mm
    (90.8 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    2.5 TD5 205 / 164 mm 734 mm
    (28.9 in)
    624 cc (0.62 L) 2306 mm
    (90.8 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    2.5 TDi 205 / 164 mm 734 mm
    (28.9 in)
    624 cc (0.62 L) 2306 mm
    (90.8 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    4.0 i V8 265 / 199 mm 804 mm
    (31.7 in)
    987 cc (0.99 L) 2526 mm
    (99.4 in)
    1060 mm
    (41.7 in)
    3.5 V8 205 / 164 mm 734 mm
    (28.9 in)
    882 cc (0.88 L) 2306 mm
    (90.8 in)
    820 mm
    (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.5
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 164 mm
    Whole tire height 734 mm (28.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 624 cc (0.62 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2306 mm (90.8 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.5 D
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 164 mm
    Whole tire height 734 mm (28.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 624 cc (0.62 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2306 mm (90.8 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 164 mm
    Whole tire height 734 mm (28.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 624 cc (0.62 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2306 mm (90.8 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 2.5 TDi
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 164 mm
    Whole tire height 734 mm (28.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 624 cc (0.62 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2306 mm (90.8 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)
    Vehicle 4.0 i V8
    Tire width / profile height 265 / 199 mm
    Whole tire height 804 mm (31.7 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 987 cc (0.99 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2526 mm (99.4 in)
    Summary tire width 1060 mm (41.7 in)
    Vehicle 3.5 V8
    Tire width / profile height 205 / 164 mm
    Whole tire height 734 mm (28.9 in)
    Engine сс to 1 tire 882 cc (0.88 L)
    Tire circumferencee 2306 mm (90.8 in)
    Summary tire width 820 mm (32.3 in)