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Does a 265/70/17 (thinking ST MAXX or Micky T's) fit a non-lifted GXL without ANY rubbing, or is a lift required for guard clearance? I will lift it eventually but want to fit the 265/70's from delivery, and there will be a few other things done first (i.e. bar, dual batts, etc).
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My 265 70s are on with no lift. There is no rubbing at all[FONT="Georgia"]2012 graphite GXL d4d manual.
105ah dual battery, redarc dc/dc charger. Maxxis Bighorns 265/70.
Arb bar. Full length roof basket. 2inch king spring lift. [/FONT]Comment
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265/70/17 will fit without a lift."Sure it’s quiet, for a diesel, but that’s like being well-behaved… for a murderer."- Jeremy ClarksonComment
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I can't speak to the S/T-Maxx but AT/3s fit with no rubbing at all and the extra 5mm tread on the S/T-Maxx shouldn't make a difference. This is with no bull bar fitted.2009 Prado 150 D4D GXL with 265/70R17 Cooper AT/3 tyres, Max Trax, HR tow bar, Airtec snorkel, UHF and the usual recovery gear. On the list: cargo barrier, Bilstein shocks and King springs, deluxe winch bar, 10000lb winch, Lightforce 240 XGT spotlights, dual spare wheel carrierComment
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Agreed but what he said was 80% road and 20% off road. I know that the Dunlops will provide sufficient grip for the beach run and the occasional offroad path. I certainly am not going to be climbing mountains and if I was I wouldn't have bought a Prado.Originally posted by krypto View PostComment
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hypo, they are fine on the beach and occasional offroad path as you mention provided you don't encounter ANY mud. As I mentioned before they spike really easily though as I had three punctures in two years, all of them on the road. They also wear out quickly so if you can do a quick turn over to something that will last twice as long at a net cost of under $1200 you're all already ahead. Obviously 90% of Prado owners probably never change from the OEM tyres so it's a matter of choice but if you are spending any real time off road it's well worth doing.Last edited by kieranu; 15-03-2012, 01:39 PM.2009 Prado 150 D4D GXL with 265/70R17 Cooper AT/3 tyres, Max Trax, HR tow bar, Airtec snorkel, UHF and the usual recovery gear. On the list: cargo barrier, Bilstein shocks and King springs, deluxe winch bar, 10000lb winch, Lightforce 240 XGT spotlights, dual spare wheel carrierComment
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Hypo it's a personal choice, with benefits not just off-road but also on dirt and gravel roads.[B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bitsComment
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why not?Originally posted by hypo View Post
as for tyres, if you can get a tyre that doesn't compromise onroad ability too greatly, yet vastly improves offroad capability then surely it's a positive?2011 150series GXLComment
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Tyres are one of the best mods you can do to a 4wd. You could have the best set up car in the world, but if your tyres can't get grip you won't be going anywhere![FONT="Georgia"]2012 graphite GXL d4d manual.
105ah dual battery, redarc dc/dc charger. Maxxis Bighorns 265/70.
Arb bar. Full length roof basket. 2inch king spring lift. [/FONT]Comment
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Anyone know if there is a decent tyre joint around Newcastle that will trade in the OEM's?Comment
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Micky T ATZ 4 rib
2 Simpson crossings and they look like new
Very good sand tyreTJM13 bar, TJM XGS gold 2inch lift, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib, DP chip, Twin Batteries, Safari Snorkel, Diff Breathers.Comment
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Hi guys,
Just had 4 BF Goodridge K02's installed on a Prado 150 VX. They're a heavy tyre compared to the Grandtreks. I felt sorry for the tyre fitter.
Inside the car the noise is not noticeably different, but from outside you can hear them. The other thing I have noticed is the fuel consumption has gone up by about 1L/100Kms, as pointed out in one of the archived forums. The tyre size was not changed. The suspension also creeks when the car reverses into the street but this may change as the rubber gets harder and less grippy and you also need to press the accelerator harder to get the car moving.
Depending on how your car looks, it's like wearing a suit with military boots.
They are still new and fresh so I cannot comment on how they would perform against other fresh tyres, but I'm generally happy with them. I didn't have an issue with the Grandtreks either on any surface, although I don't go extreme. I got 70K out of the Grandtreks and it probably still had another 20 in them.
Hope this helpsPrado 150 VX, ARB deluxe bull bar and plates, Dobinson suspension, Dominator winch, Rhino platform, Redarc BCDC 1225lv, Optima Bluetop 55ah,Comment
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