Thoughts on 245/70/17

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On the search for a new set of tyres to replace the stock 265/65/17. However, it seems a little hard to source 265/65 or 275/65 size tyres at the moment.

One dealer suggested I try 245/70/17 to open up a greater range of tyres as they could then offer Cooper ST and STT.
I'm just not convinced going to thinner tyres is the way to go since I was looking an aggressive AT or possible Muddies to improve traction.

It is legal with just a 2mm decrease in diameter (trying to avoid 265/70 as im in QLD....when will they go to the national code of practice?!)

Any opinions/thoughts much appreciated.

Regards,
Sam

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Re: Thoughts on 245/70/17

The standard dunlop 265/65 has a very rounded edge vs the the st for example is quite square, if measured across the tyre just the contact surface you woukd find their is bugger all difference.

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Re: Thoughts on 245/70/17

The national code i was told at the 4wd show is supposed To be in around july?

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Re: Thoughts on 245/70/17

Might look at fitting the 265/70s if the rules are suppost to be changing soon anyway (although they have been saying that for a while now). Prefer to stick with the std width and take advantage of the small increase in clearance.
Maxxis Bighorns are probably the way I will go mainly due to good performance offroad, they may be a little noisy from reports but there a hell of a lot cheaper than BFG KM2s.

Actually saw another Prado getting around Cairns today with 245/70s and they didn't look too bad. I thought they would look a little like butter cutters for the vehicle size but I was wrong.