Tyres for 120 series BFG AT - which size and availability

[Big Bear Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Big Bear]

I'm about to buy a set of BFG AT tyres to replace original Grandtreks which are 265/65/17. What is most popular tyre size people run for BFG AT. Also what is the availability like of BFGs in this size in remote outback and top end?

[tassie tiger Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close tassie tiger]

Most seem to run the 265/70 though you can get 265/65's

What Prado is it going on. Keep in mind the 265/70 tyres knock the 1kz around a little particularly the auto 4 sp as they tend to hunt a bit.

have fun.

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Going on a Prado 120 series petrol auto

[Shangus Find all posts View Profile Close Shangus]

I went the 265/70's.( petrol, auto) Little bit more clearance and no rubbing issues even though I haven't had my lift done yet. Fill the wheel wells out nicely

No noticeable difference in fuel economy or acceleration but I'm a pretty sedate driver. Speedo is a little bit out and I had to space the tyre on the back door out a bit so I didn't rub on the paint. Technically they are illegal in some states but so long as your insurance company knows you've got larger tyres I don't see a problem with making claims. Just check and recheck with them and make sure it's in your contract. Plenty of threads here and other sites on different sized tyres, just do a search. I think the availability would be no different in the 17" size tyres maybe a little bit in favour of the 70 profile
Cheers shangus

[muzza_ Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close muzza_]

When i replaced the Grandtreks i rang around and everyone would try and sell me their brand and BFGs from that i took it that everyone carries the BFGs and that was my prefered choice. I kept to the 265/65/17 as it is a popular size that fits many different 4wds so they should be available in most tyre stores around the country. 30,000 kms done and very happy with them

[Big Bear Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Big Bear]

Thanks Muzza. I want to keep it legal, and not have any clearance probs with larger tyres.

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Thanks Shangus

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265/65 or 275/65 will be legal wherever you are, 265/70 are ok in some states but in others will need an engineers certificate.

I think your chances of getting any of those sizes in the outback would be similar, but don't count on being able to get a BFG or any other given brand out bush.

My mate destroyed a 275/65/17 on his 100 series up the cape, he picked up 3/4 worn out second hand tyre of some description in that size from Musgrave, beggars can't be choosers out bush.

Cheers Andrew

[Big Bear Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Big Bear]

Thanks Andrew. really useful information. I want to make sure I don't have any tyre clearance probs with rubbing, and yeah you're right about availability issues in remote locations and may need to take whatever I can (if need arose) to keep on travelling. Thanks mate.

265/65 or 275/65 will be legal wherever you are, 265/70 are ok in some states but in others will need an engineers certificate.

I think your chances of getting any of those sizes in the outback would be similar, but don't count on being able to get a BFG or any other given brand out bush.

My mate destroyed a 275/65/17 on his 100 series up the cape, he picked up 3/4 worn out second hand tyre of some description in that size from Musgrave, beggars can't be choosers out bush.

Cheers Andrew