BFG Tire Size 275-285's

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Hi

Any news on the new regs...

Regards

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Note also that if you go too big a tyre, you will need to look at changing the diff ratios too.

[Nifty07 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nifty07]

Richo,

Whenever I do the Cooloola Coast run (Noosa to Rainbow Beach) I just drop the BFGs to 20psi. Run 40 on the road. Even at king high tide I didnt have any problems. Even on soft spots like Lisha's crossing and into Freshwater. I passed a number of others who were trying to get each other out of trouble, everyone else was watching and no one moving so I just drove past them all at walking pace.

Eventhough the BFGs have squarer edges and tread they seem to work fine on the sand. They certainly work much better than the standard Dunlops.

Had no probs on Big Red and I even stopped half way up for a photo shot.

One thing I noticed was the traction control rattled a couple of times but the car drove straight, by that I mean it does not follow the tram tracks. Had my 85 year mum in the car and did not want to give her a rough trip.

I must admit Toyota have that part work out.

The Laura - Maytown track was no probs as was the OTL. I think I ran 26psi for both.

The soft sand at Penfather beach caused me to let the tyres down to 20psi and I think Rusty did the same. He even towed the trailer with his BFGs and had no real problems. My experience is that they dont bog down in the sand at all. It's a matter of tyre pressure.

Nifty.

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Hi Nifty

I agree with the tyre pressure but with the MT ATZ's if I'm just doing a short stretch I don't have to let them down at all.

Regards, Richo.

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Hi Richo

Thanks heaps. I did end up going with the Cooper AT3's. So far so good. I tested them out with a small river crossing, and also in some mud on the weekend and had no issues at all. I had to power up a muddy bank on an incline too with no run up and they gripped amazingly. Haven't had a chance yet to do a proper test in boggy sand, but i did do a quick beach run and they also worked really well. Very happy so far!

P4E

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Hi Richo

Thanks heaps. I did end up going with the Cooper AT3's. So far so good. I tested them out with a small river crossing, and also in some mud on the weekend and had no issues at all. I had to power up a muddy bank on an incline too with no run up and they gripped amazingly. Haven't had a chance yet to do a proper test in boggy sand, but i did do a quick beach run and they also worked really well. Very happy so far!

P4E

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Oh, and thanks to Andoland and everyone else!

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What are peoples thoughts on the BFG Krawlers? Might be looking at a set for the Prado once I get the suspension sorted out.

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What are peoples thoughts on the BFG Krawlers? Might be looking at a set for the Prado once I get the suspension sorted out.

the BFG KM2's are the new style mud terrain tyre. the BFG krawlers are a specialised off road /comp tyre, with their smallest size being a 35" from memory.

i would love a set of crawlers, but the problem is being able to fit them.

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they do come in a 265/70/17 configuration.

http://www.fourbys.com.au/index.php?...mart&Itemid=30

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Choose carefully

Hello All,

I know I'm a bit late on this one, but over the past few weeks I've become a bit of a 'self proclaimed Prado tyre size expert'.

Before I start I would like to say that I am in the wrong area as I have a 120 not a 150 but this info still might be of some help.

I was very keen to get some more clearance without lifting the suspension to much so I looked at doing this through the tyres. Being impulsive (another word for Stupid) I ordered a set of 275/70-17 Cooper A/T3's and went down to the tyre shop tonight to have them fitted. I may have been a little to keen at the point of ordering two weeks ago as I hadn't done one scrap of research (you know, dive in head first).

Anyway, long story short, the front right tyre hits the front of the wheel arch badly well before it gets to full lock. The left hand side it not quite as bad but still has the potential to rip the plastic trims off, especially while reversing as the tread grabs onto it nicely, attempting to rip it off and spit it out. There is very little clearance at the back of the wheel arch also, 10-15mm max.

But hey there's no problems with the rears, and it looks great. Too bad I can't drive it anywhere to show people.

Jokes aside, it really does looks great, maybe ever awesome, the tyres didn't look like they belonged on a monster truck but unfortunately it was never going to happen without a suspension lift and even then I not so sure it's going to give the clearance needed for such tall tyres. But I'm not giving up without a fight so I'm going to try and make it work.

I have left the new tyres at the dealer and have had the old ones put back on. Now I have to go and get a small lift in the suspension and will then head back for another try. If that doesn't work I have a brand new set of A/T3's in 275/70-17 going cheap.


I'll up date any news after the unwanted lift kit goes in.

PS. as somebody else mentioned early the spare tyre definitely does NOT fit without some mods to the carrier. I think the earlier posting may be right and something like a 20mm spacer behind the carrier should get it out of the body far enough that the tyre should fit.
Oh the joy of wanting something so bad your prepared to stuff your whole car in the process!
May be I should just let it go.


Narrr

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they do come in a 265/70/17 configuration.

http://www.fourbys.com.au/index.php?...mart&Itemid=30

BFG KM2
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...-t-a-km2-tires

BFG KRAWLER
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...r-t-a-kx-tires

look same, but very different.

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I eventually, after many weeks of dithering (research) went with the Mickey Thompson STZ 265R65/17 and I must admit I am very impressed. Head off on our big trip on 6th August and will give amore indepth response then. I have had 8 fitted so my camper is the same as the Prado.
BTW has anyone heard anything on the tyre laws yet ??

[shamozzle Find all posts View Profile Close shamozzle]

G'day guys,

After much deliberation and thought as to which tyres I'd be fitting to the Prado I've finally come to the decision to go for the Cooper STmaxx

http://www.coopertires.com.au/index....res&tyre_id=15

My question to the gurus out there on this site is.

Will the 285/70/R17's rub on the inner guards?

The OD of the 285's would give me the extra ground clearance that I would be stoked with but of course it's no good if the tyres are going to rub. If not I guess the 265/70/R17's will have to do.

Thanks for any info you can pass on.

Cheers,

Chris.

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Hi Chris

I have 265/70/R17's on mine with a 55mm froont lift and 60mm rear lift and honestly don't think that there is much room left. A lot of folks that want to go to the extra width are going to 275/65/17's. Matbe see if you can get a "tame tyre supplier" to fit atyre up and try before you buy.

See ya on the tracks, Richo.