120 Prado Suspension and Tyre Set-Up

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I'm about to do a little upgrade on an 04 Prado 120. I'm currently looking at the Toughdog 40mm/2inch (approx) suspension lift kit and changing the tyres to a 265/70/17 on the stock rims.

I'm keen to find out if this will work or if there are better options (particularly on the tyre options...there is a heap of choices out there).

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Yes it will work. 265/70R17 will also fit without a lift. Just very minor rubbing depending on the tyre pattern.

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That's actually what I'm trying to avoid but I can see your point of the minor scrubbing. Thanks for that!

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How much affect does the 265/70/17 have on auto v6 driving ? Over 265/65/17

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That's actually what I'm trying to avoid but I can see your point of the minor scrubbing. Thanks for that!

It is only very minor and some don't experience any rubbing at all.

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How much affect does the 265/70/17 have on auto v6 driving ? Over 265/65/17

There's a small loss in performance and fuel efficiency.

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

With 265/70/17, I found the speedo to now be accurate. With factory spec tyres, it was under recording by about 4-5km's at 100kph.
Some rubbing on the front at full lock with standard suspension, otherwise no issues. Subsequently had a 2" lift (Kings/Bilstein) and now there is no rubbing.

I'm running Cooper AT3's.

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My 265 70 17 has the speedo reading the wrong way.. EG at 110 by speedo Im doing 114/115 (by GPS)... 57 on speedo is 60 by GPS too.

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Maybe the earlier 120's had more accurate speedos than the later models. Mine is spot on now with the 265/70/17's

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Thanks for the feedback guys. If there is no rubbing after the 2" lift, 265/70/17 looks like an ok option.
People are saying that it would be ideal to run a 33" set-up but I cannot find much info as to what combinations has been put together.
Simple set-up is in order for now...

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To go 33", the most common size is 285/70R17. For this you will need different offset rims of less than +20. Then you will need to consider the other side effects like speedo error, loss in acceleration and braking performance, higher fuel consumption. But you do get more diff clearance.

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

My 2003 120 Series prado has exactly this (2" lift, 265/70/17 Cooper AT3)
Awesome with no rubbing, ( Currently Looking at replacing two of my tyres due to wear <80K on them> BFG TA KO2 or Cooper AT3???)

Drives on the road really well and magic to handle all of road environments (Although I have not been on a beach)
have fun !!!!!!