Range Rover P38 biggest tire size: stock and lifted
The biggest tire owners run on a Land Rover Range Rover P38A at every lift height, with the trimming it takes, the wheel specs you need and the lift kits that get you there.
Forum reports say 245/75R16 or 255/70R16, roughly 30 to 30.5 inches. One owner runs 255/70R16 on standard suspension with no rubbing. Another found 245/75R16 clears at full lock at standard and high ride heights, but rubs at the lowest height and can touch the back of the arch at full compression. 265/75R16 (about 31.6 in) rubs when the axles cross up unless you lift the truck and fit an adjustable Panhard rod.
Biggest Range Rover P38 tire at every lift
| LIFT | BIGGEST TIRE | WHAT IT TAKES |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 245/75R16 or 255/70R16 | About 30–30.5 in. 255/70R16 runs without rubbing on standard suspension; 245/75R16 clears full lock at standard and high heights but rubs at the lowest height and can touch the back of the arch at full compression. 265/75R16 rubs on axle crossup. |
| 4 in | Up to 32.5 in | Lucky8's recommendation for its 4-in Terrafirma coil kit, developed on its P38 project truck. |
Range Rover P38 wheel and tire specs
| Factory tire sizes | 235/70R16 on 7J x 16 (ET57) · 255/65R16 on 8J x 16 (ET57) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x120 |
| Wheel offset | ET57 (stock 16-in; 55–59 mm range) |
| Lug-nut torque | 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) per the owner's handbook as quoted by owners; some data sources list 130 N·m, so check your handbook |
Lift kits, wheels and tires for the Range Rover P38
Lucky8's Terrafirma-based 4-inch coil kit was proven on its P38 'Rhino' project truck and clears tyres up to about 32.5 in. Owners who want to keep air springs run Arnott Gen III springs with longer shocks.
Bigger tyres blunt the V8. Heavy-duty 4.10 ring-and-pinion sets restore acceleration and strengthen the diffs.
Fitment comes from owners and specialists; wheel width, offset, trimming and bump stops change what fits. Check clearance at full lock and full flex before you buy. Some links are affiliate links.