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I fitted a Cooper zeon Ltz 285/60/18 under the spare wheel cover yesterday. Diameter is 801mm I think. Quite a few changes had to be made. The plastic wheel cover between tyre and car was removed. Around 7-8mm of washers between the black steel wheel bracket and the car were installed. Going to change to some polyurethane ones soon. Then the wheel cover is only held on by the M8 bolt in the center of the wheel. The cover sits snugly around the tyre so the bolt is just holding it in place against the tyre. Not ideal but the missus demanded the cover stays. Will take it off for off-roading in case it rattles its way off. Stainless clip at bottom of bracket has nothing to clip to so requires removal or support to stop it rattling its way down and vibrating/scratching the rear bumper.
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Originally posted by Dreamer View PostI have a 150 series with the older Mickey Thompson ATZs in 265/70R/17 (listed as 805mm diameter) and they fit under the wheel cover but it's close. The new MT ATZ P3s in 265/70R/17 are listed at 810mm diameter, I don't know if they would fit.
The new BFG KO2 in 265/70R/17 are listed at 804mm diameter so they should fit??
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To those with Cooper AT3s in 265/70r17s: When you say the cover fits - how well are we talking?
I got it on the top plastic clip and latched, but I'm not sure how many clips are located properly
There appears to be a slight gap at the sides and bottom - 5-8 mm maybe
Already pulled the foam rubber bits out - any more tips?
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I have just purchased latest Prado 150 GXL. Fitted 265/70/r17 BF Goodridge KO tyres and as spare. Dealer tried fitting the cover .. No joy.. Removed rubbers inside the cover, dropped spare tyre pressure to 16psi, tried wriggling on. Gets close but to far away to bolt on. Almost resigned to the fact it will not fit. Any more advice appreciated with this particular brand of tyre..2016, GXL, 6SP, Auto, 2.8 Deisel, Glacier White, Toyota Bull Bar, genuine tow bar, dual batteries, airbags
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BF Goodridge 265/70r/17
Originally posted by trueblue View PostI have just purchased latest Prado 150 GXL. Fitted 265/70/r17 BF Goodridge KO tyres and as spare. Dealer tried fitting the cover .. No joy.. Removed rubbers inside the cover, dropped spare tyre pressure to 16psi, tried wriggling on. Gets close but to far away to bolt on. Almost resigned to the fact it will not fit. Any more advice appreciated with this particular brand of tyre..2016, GXL, 6SP, Auto, 2.8 Deisel, Glacier White, Toyota Bull Bar, genuine tow bar, dual batteries, airbags
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Just fitted KO2's at 265/70 17. I got the cover to fit at 20psi with a bit of wriggling. The clip was very tight to do up. If you look closely you'd see a small gap at the bottom where the plastic clips haven't met. The tops fine. I did pull the foam out with no noticeable difference. The real problem is the side lugs hitting the angled section of the cover before the foam engages with the tyre sidewall. I could tell this as the heavy dust inside the cover was showing all the tread marks when I pulled it off.
They're an aggressive looking tyre but what's amazing is how quiet they are. I thought I might have blown it when I saw them on but not a sound.
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Originally posted by Dingle View PostJust fitted KO2's at 265/70 17. I got the cover to fit at 20psi with a bit of wriggling. The clip was very tight to do up. If you look closely you'd see a small gap at the bottom where the plastic clips haven't met. The tops fine. I did pull the foam out with no noticeable difference. The real problem is the side lugs hitting the angled section of the cover before the foam engages with the tyre sidewall. I could tell this as the heavy dust inside the cover was showing all the tread marks when I pulled it off.
They're an aggressive looking tyre but what's amazing is how quiet they are. I thought I might have blown it when I saw them on but not a sound.
Agree with you too the KO2's are surprisingly quite on the road!2016 Toyota Prado GXL auto. ARB deluxe bar, Rock Armor side steps, 9in Penetrator LED spotties (30,000LM), Uniden 8060 UHF, Bilstein/Dobinson 2in lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson ATZ P3's, Safari snorkel, Dual battery system, ARB onboard compressor, Custom rear false floor, Kaon bash plates, Ext. diff/gearbox breathers, Provent 200, Wynnum tow bar, Roadsafe tow points, Phillips crystalvision bulbs, tint, Rhino rack platform.
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Originally posted by nanbar View PostWhy wouldn't they fit? They are the size the vehicle comes with. 265 70 17 is the size you will have an issue with, need to air these down to fit them under the cover
Manufacturers and models are all different, so, I didn't want to just assume that it would fit like the GrandTreks.
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