Who has upgraded their Tyres on a VX or Kakadu?

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

WOW? I just asked for the factory replacement size! As the Diameter is 776mm. I think the 275's are 846mm? I didnt want to blow out the speedo too much. I had so many hassles with the Grande that I dont want to do the same with the Kakadu?

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

275/65/18 should be around 815-820 (a little over 32") depending on the tyre.

[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

275/65/18 should be around 815-820 (a little over 32") depending on the tyre.

I think that size is about 31.6"

[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

WOW? I just asked for the factory replacement size! As the Diameter is 776mm. I think the 275's are 846mm? I didnt want to blow out the speedo too much. I had so many hassles with the Grande that I dont want to do the same with the Kakadu?

I have read somewhere on here the speedo can be re calibrated by Toyota at service.

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

I have read somewhere on here the speedo can be re calibrated by Toyota at service.

That would be awsome if they could! I was told back in 06 when I got my Grande 120 that a mob could do something similar, but in the end it was only vehicle specific. IE PATROL , CRUZER ETC? I will ask today tho!

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

]mickmac_42 is rite the 275 65 18 is just bigger then a 32' and the speedo can be recalibrated but with these tyres shouldn't need to be as they run 3 to 4% over. other members that have already fitted them state this is correct also.

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[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

I have read somewhere on here the speedo can be re calibrated by Toyota at service.

If that doesn't work you could always try this http://www.yellr.com/yb_home.htm

Mike

[Lindsey Mclean Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Lindsey Mclean]

Wolf i would recommend shopping around. I got a set of the cooper AT3's 275 65 18 with kmc wheels on the way from a mob in sydney to my door better then they could do. will post a pic once fitted.

hi stewydz,

what was the name of the place in sydney?

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

hi stewydz,

what was the name of the place in sydney?

Custom wheels and tyres. They have a web site. Peter i think is the main blokes name.

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

Did we work out if the LT275/65/R18 fits on the rear wheel carrier? I don't mean the wheel cover, but the wheel mount itself.

Mike

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

with mine the tyre rubbed on the door but i went to a 9' rim. but i would assume that it will still rub on the standard rim. its an easy fix tho Kaymar do a spacer that mounts uder the genunie one for about $130.

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

Hi Guys,

Split decision between BFG 275/65R18 Vs BFG 265/65R18 both are AT tyres which one would you guy choose?

Thanks!

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

Are you talking about the same tyre in different sizes? I think the 275 looks better, will offer more scope for bagging out when pressure is lowered but it will be less fuel efficient than the 265.

Mike

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[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

I'm going 275x65x18" next tyre AT3's I think or ST/Maxx as a freind who is a cooper tyre seller said they're in the pipeline.