What tyre size does a Land Rover Defender use?

The most common size is 235/85R16. Depending on generation and engine, the Land Rover Defender uses 8 different sizes including 255/60R20, 255/65R19, 255/70R18, 275/45R22, 275/50R22.

Where do I find my exact Land Rover Defender tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Land Rover Defender tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 8 sizes across 7 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Land Rover Defender is 235/85R16 (overall diameter ≈ 806 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Defender (LE) 2020 - Offroad (2020–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 2.0 - 300 PS - Petrol - 1997 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 2.0 D - 200 PS - Diesel - 1999 cc	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 2.0 D - 241 PS - Diesel - 1999 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 2.0 PlugIn - 224 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 1997 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 275/45R22
Defender 2.0 PlugIn - 300 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 1997 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 275/45R22
Defender 3.0 - 400 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 2996 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 275/45R22
Defender 3.0 D - 200 PS - Hybrid - 2997 cc	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 3.0 D - 249 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 2997 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 3.0 D - 300 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 2997 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 3.0 D MHEV - 351 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 2997 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 255/70R18 275/45R22
Defender 3.0 MHD - 300 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 2996 Hubraum	255/60R20 255/65R19 275/45R22
Defender 4.4 - 635 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 4395 Hubraum	275/50R22 275/60R20
Defender 5.0 - 426 PS - Petrol - 4999 Hubraum	255/60R20 275/45R22
Defender 5.0 - 500 PS - Petrol - 4999 Hubraum	255/60R20 275/45R22
Defender 5.0 - 525 PS - Petrol - 4999 Hubraum	255/60R20 275/45R22

Defender (LD) 2011 - Offroad (2011–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 110 2.2D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2198 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 110 2.2D - 150 PS - Diesel - 2198 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 130 2.2D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2198 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 90 2.2D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2198 Hubraum	235/85R16

Defender (LD) 2007 - 2011 - Offroad (2007–2011)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 110 2.4D (Lkw Plane) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 110 2.4D (offen) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 110 2.4D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16
Defender 130 2.4D (offen) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 90 (Lkw Plane) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 90 (Lkw geschlossen) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 90 (offen) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16
Defender 90 2.4D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2402 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16

Defender (LD) 1998 - 2006 - Offroad (1998–2006)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 110 2.5D (Lkw Plane) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16
Defender 110 2.5D (Lkw geschlossen) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16
Defender 110 2.5D - 113 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	265/75R16
Defender 110 2.5D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16

Defender (LD) 1998 - 2001 - Offroad (1998–2001)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 130 2.5D (Lkw Plane - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16

Defender (LD) 1998 - 2007 - Offroad (1998–2007)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 90 (Lkw Plane) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16
Defender 90 (Lkw geschlossen) - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16
Defender 90 2.5D - 113 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	265/75R16
Defender 90 2.5D - 122 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	235/85R16 265/75R16
Defender 90 4.0 AWD - 185 PS - Benzin - 3950 Hubraum	265/75R16

Defender (LD) 1990 - 1998 - Offroad (1990–1998)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Defender 110 2.5D (PKW geschlossen) - 113 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	265/75R16
Defender 90 2.5D (PKW geschlossen) - 113 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	265/75R16
Defender 90 2.5D (offen) - 113 PS - Diesel - 2495 Hubraum	265/75R16

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