Land Rover Defender Tire Sizes & Rim Dimensions by Model Year and Trim

The Land Rover Defender features a variety of tire sizes and rim dimensions that vary by model year and trim level. Common rim widths range from 7.5 to 9 inches, paired with diameters typically between 16 and 20 inches, accommodating different driving needs and off-road capabilities.\n\nTire size markings on the Defender usually follow standard formats like 255/65R18 or 265/60R20, indicating width, aspect ratio, and rim diameter. Higher trims and newer model years often come equipped with larger rims and wider tires for enhanced performance and aesthetics.\n\nWhen comparing trims, base models generally feature smaller wheels optimized for durability and ride comfort, while premium or specialized trims might offer larger rims and aggressive tire profiles suited for off-road or sportier driving styles. It is crucial to reference exact tire sizes per model year and trim to ensure proper fit and vehicle handling.

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42026235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42025235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42024235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42023235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42022235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42021235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42020235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42019235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42019235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42019235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42019235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42018235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42018235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42018235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42018235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42017235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42017235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42017235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42017235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42016235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42016235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42016235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42016235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42015235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42015235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42015235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42015235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42014235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42014235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42014235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42014235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42013235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42013235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42013235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42013235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42012235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42012235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42012235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42012235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.2 Td4 4x42011235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42011235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42011235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42011235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42010235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42010235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42010235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42009235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42009235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42009235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42008235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42008235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42008235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.4 Td4 4x42007235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42007235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42007235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42006235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42006235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42005235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42005235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42004235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42004235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42003235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42003235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42002235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42002235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42001235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42001235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42001235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x42000235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x42000235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x42000235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41999235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x41999235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x41999235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41998235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41998235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 Td5 4x41998235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41998235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.9 V8 4x41998235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41997235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41997235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41997235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41996235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41996235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41996235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41995235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41995235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41995235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41994235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41994235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41994235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41993235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41993235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41993235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41992235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41992235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41992235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41991235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41991235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41991235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 90,110 TDI 4x41990235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 2.5 D 4x41990235/85R166.5" × 16"
Land Rover Defender 3.5 4x41990235/85R166.5" × 16"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Land Rover Defender.

FAQ

What tire sizes are common on the Land Rover Defender?
Typical tire sizes range from 255/65R18 to 265/60R20 depending on the model year and trim.
How do rim widths vary across Defender trims?
Rim widths usually range between 7.5 and 9 inches, with larger widths found on higher or off-road-focused trims.
Can I use the same tires across different Defender model years?
Tire compatibility depends on rim diameter and width; always verify exact specifications per model year and trim before changing tires.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6