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  • Originally posted by Bawky View Post
    I like the 2nd set as it allows for a road set and if we are happy with the ST Maxx all the time then we can use the worn ones around town and use new or the ones with plenty of tread for off road use. I have been told don't go on big trips with less than 50% tread. This allows us to run them down separately.
    I have considered a 2nd set as well but with no garage I really have nowhere to store them so have to compromise with the ATs. I may change brands/models next time if the D697s get too chopped up, hopefully Vic regs will allow for a > 15mm increase in OD by then.

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    • Originally posted by Bawky View Post
      Hi Fido, thanks for your help with the tyre decision. It is appreciated. I was able to pick up 6 rims for $2,250 from a person that deals a little in them. I figure eventually I could sell them although it may take a while. I like the 2nd set as it allows for a road set and if we are happy with the ST Maxx all the time then we can use the worn ones around town and use new or the ones with plenty of tread for off road use. I have been told don't go on big trips with less than 50% tread. This allows us to run them down separately.
      The Yoka's are great around town and actually not bad off road. We are going to some large sharp rocks, so the LT construction and tread depth should help (I hope).
      Gawky,

      How do you find the power effected with the bigger tyres?

      Cheers
      Geoff
      2012 Kakadu V6 - Graphite, Opposite Lock Bar, Hella Rallye 4000, GME 3440, Scangauge, Featherlite Awning, TG150 Guard, Traxide UC160 Dual Battery system and 2 Yellowtop batts, Safari Snorkel, Bushskinz bash plates, 2" suspension lift, 3D mats
      Mods to come - Front locker, Runva 11XP winch, 265/65R18

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      • Originally posted by Sydneydude View Post
        Looks good and diameter is legal.
        I'm surprised that the 818 mm diameter don't rub on the mudflap, if you turn the wheel. Mine (about 808) rub under light breaking when the wheel is turned to the right.
        I have tried to replicate the situation you explain rubbing, actually braking light, heavy, little turn, full lock both ways and I can't get them to rub. The vehicle will obtain the rest of the modifications on Tue / Wed. Have you considered increasing your caster via a wheel alignment?
        2013 Kakadu, pearl white, Cooper ST MAXX 275 65 18 123Q tyres, Safari Snorkel, ARB UVP, diff breathers, UHF GME TX3345, Red Arc 2nd battery, BMW luggage hdp, tint, ARB bull bar, synthetic winch, OME 2" lift, LED Intensity spot lights, ARB side steps, Kaymar rear bumper with 2 JC, spare and LED pole ligh, ARB compressor, ARB front air locker, Toyota rear diff lock.

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        • Originally posted by geoffmc1 View Post
          Gawky,

          How do you find the power effected with the bigger tyres?

          Cheers
          Geoff
          I haven't noticed any difference.
          2013 Kakadu, pearl white, Cooper ST MAXX 275 65 18 123Q tyres, Safari Snorkel, ARB UVP, diff breathers, UHF GME TX3345, Red Arc 2nd battery, BMW luggage hdp, tint, ARB bull bar, synthetic winch, OME 2" lift, LED Intensity spot lights, ARB side steps, Kaymar rear bumper with 2 JC, spare and LED pole ligh, ARB compressor, ARB front air locker, Toyota rear diff lock.

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          • I am reading this post with great interest! I am about to go buy a Prado - either a VX or a GXL - I do a fair bit of off roading and I am cautious now about reading this thread about the KDSS and whether bigger tyres foul. I am buying the new face lift and I would love the cooper AT/3 or the BF but not going to change down to a 17" rim - has anyone managed to fit new 18" tyres (AT/3 or ST MAXX) with success in the new facelift?

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            • Yep. Just fitted Cooper ST Maxx's 275/65 R18's to our 150 Series VX. Looks great. Fit well (1/2 degree forward castor - just in case). Spare fitted directly to rear door mount with all plastics removed. <mod edit>
              amts
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              Last edited by amts; 04-07-2014, 10:27 AM.

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              • Thanks Mike Brady - appreciate that! Good to know the ST MAXX fit. I am running these on my current car and very happy! I was wondering if I was going to have run a second set of tyres but seems as though I should be right.... I think I will buy a cheap 18" rim to run a spare road tyre on the rear when wife is plugging around town and have the 6th wheel with a cooper to take away on trips - Naturally I assume Mike the rear wheel cover does not fit wit the coopers?

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                • Originally posted by chevie82 View Post
                  I ...- I do a fair bit of off roading and I am cautious now about reading this thread about the KDSS and whether bigger tyres foul. I am buying the new face lift and I would love the cooper AT/3 or the BF but not going to change down to a 17" rim - has anyone managed to fit new 18" tyres (AT/3 or ST MAXX) with success in the new facelift?
                  There is also the AT/3 265/60/18s M/S original size option. It shouldn't cost much at all to change them over when the stock tyres are new.

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                  • Hey guys,

                    After putting 75,000kms on the factory Grandcraps, it's time for some new tread on my Kakadu. At this point I'm looking at Hankook Dynamo ATMs. My question is what size. They come in factory standard 265/60R18 but I'm considering the 275/65R18. I am however really nervous about clearance particularly to the upper control arm at the front. There are reports of caster adjustments on this forum etc. Suspension is stock so no lift etc. What has anyone had issues with clearance on an un-lifted rig.

                    Also what are people's experiences with Hankook dynapro ATMs? They come highly re comments by my brother who runs 3 4x4s spraying weeds in the high country so he's putting 60,000 kms on 3 cars in some pretty rough country with a heap of weight and he swears by them.....but he seems to be the only one?

                    Thanks

                    Troy

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                    • Toyota Prado 150 VX Diesel - 17 inch alloy rims to replace 18 inch VX rims

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                      Last edited by Kapitan; 15-03-2015, 01:35 PM.

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                      • GXL rims won't fit however others have fitted FJ wheels ok. Without a lift you will find 285/70s will rub as will 315s setting aside legalities. Why so big on the tyres? Most have good success with 265/70. But even then check with your insurer and the RTA for legalities.
                        My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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                        • Prado Vx - can it use Prado GXL wheels?

                          I checked with Toyota on this topic and they referred me to dealership. I checked with dealership and they confirmed that the Vx and Gxl wheels are compatible, brakes are the same size on both vehicles, and that KDSS poses no issue. Same for FJ Cruiser wheels. Not sure what to do now.

                          Has anyone got Gxl wheels on Vx and is running them OK?

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                          • GXL wheels DO NOT fit on KDSS Prado. It fouls with the KDSS components.

                            FJ rims are fine due to a different offset.

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                            • Cooper ST Maxx's 275/65 R18's on 150 Series VX

                              Originally posted by Mike Brady View Post
                              Yep. Just fitted Cooper ST Maxx's 275/65 R18's to our 150 Series VX. Looks great. Fit well (1/2 degree forward castor - just in case). Spare fitted directly to rear door mount with all plastics removed. <mod edit>
                              Do you have any modifications done to your VX (lift/bulbar/other)? Or did you fit those Cooper ST Maxx's 275/65 R18's on the stock standard vehicle? What is the 1/2 degree forward castor?

                              Any issues when driving now or all good?

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                              • Legal issues

                                Originally posted by mjrandom View Post
                                GXL rims won't fit however others have fitted FJ wheels ok. Without a lift you will find 285/70s will rub as will 315s setting aside legalities. Why so big on the tyres? Most have good success with 265/70. But even then check with your insurer and the RTA for legalities.
                                Would the legal restrictions in NSW impact both 285/70R17s and 315/70R17s sizes or just the 315's size?

                                Do all 265/70R17 tyres work well? Probably this size is my best bet now.

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