285 x 70 x 17 Will they fit?

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Has anyone found a 17x7.5 ET15 rim? The closest I've found is 17x7.5 ET20 or 17x8 ET10. The problem with wider rims is that for every 1/2 inch, you need to reduce the offset by 6 to maintain the same uca clearance.

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

Thanks guys. I have been running 265/70/17 for the past 4 years on my 120 (now sold) without any problems. The tyres I have used are as follows

BFG AT LT - excellent all rounder even in the mud. Very good wear 90k of mixed terrain and highway. Probably the best tyre ever.
MT MTZ - fantastic Offroad in the mud and clay. Took them off at 20k as they were getting too noisy on the road and couldn't get them balanced well on a set of speedy steels
Coopers ATR LT - they do everything well however not as good as the BFG AT on and Offroad. They were on the vehicle for 50k before I sold the car. I would expect another 30k.

The 150 is due for delivery next week and I'm considering the following (285's our out as I want to keep std 17 rims) in order of preference lowest to highest:

3. BFG AT LT 265/70/17 - guaranteed fit
2. BFG KM2 265/70/17 - guaranteed fit. Not sure about the noise and wear characteristics.
1. BFG AT LT 270/70/17 - clearance to UCA to be confirmed

Regards,
Nathan

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The closest you'll find in a BFG AT is a 275/70/17

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Maxxis Bighorn 275/70/17 do fit.

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

Maxxis Bighorn 275/70/17 do fit.

Hi Adam,

I won't have the 2" king spring/bilstein lift done for a couple of months; do you know if the 275/70/17 will fit without the lift?

Dunlop specs
112S (180km/h)

Bighorn specs 275/70/17:
120Q 8 (load rating exceeds OEM; 160 km/h)
Diameter 32.2 inches
Width 11.10 inches

BFG A/T specs 275/70/17:
121R (load rating exceeds OEM; 170km/h)
Diameter 32.2 inches
Width ?

Thanks,
Nathan

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Hi Nathan, that I cant answer, however, the rubbing issue is more related to the control arm than the inner guards. I dont think the lift would effect the clearance from the control arm, and therfore should fit.

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Just an update my icon uca's arrived as did my dif drop kit,front sway bar relocation plates front 3/4 inch coil spacers and ome rear 10mm trim packers for extra lift.

The prado is getting repaired at the mo as i hit 2 bloody cows at the same time the other week but when i get it back i will fit all the bits and let you know the results.

Also when i drove with the 285 atz's (833 OD) i didnt notice any power loss even on the sand, felt like it actually went better

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I can't wait to see what it all looks like mate. Those ICON UCAs look like a beautiful piece of kit. You should get some good travel out of that setup. Would look good flexed up on 33s.

I note superior engineering are now producing an UCA with a spherical ball joint and a grease nipple:
http://www.superiorengineering.com.a...oducts_id=8164

Definitely a lot more clearance than the stock arm. Will be interesting to see if 33s fit on stock rims with those arms fitted.

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Just an update my icon uca's arrived as did my dif drop kit,front sway bar relocation plates front 3/4 inch coil spacers and ome rear 10mm trim packers for extra lift.

The prado is getting repaired at the mo as i hit 2 bloody cows at the same time the other week but when i get it back i will fit all the bits and let you know the results.

Also when i drove with the 285 atz's (833 OD) i didnt notice any power loss even on the sand, felt like it actually went better

pictures or it didn't happen

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

hey guys.i put 285/70/17 on the prado with different rims and they fit alright.All i had to do was a couple of extra screws and a bit of heat from a heat gun and all is OK.




Now I know they fit i will put a set of mud tires on.

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Sorry I had to delete post

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

hey guys.i put 285/70/17 on the prado with different rims and they fit alright.All i had to do was a couple of extra screws and a bit of heat from a heat gun and all is OK.
Now I know they fit i will put a set of mud tires on.

Winery,

Thats fantastic news! What is the offset of your new rims? Where did you get the rims?

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I can't wait to see what it all looks like mate. Those ICON UCAs look like a beautiful piece of kit. You should get some good travel out of that setup. Would look good flexed up on 33s.

I note superior engineering are now producing an UCA with a spherical ball joint and a grease nipple:
http://www.superiorengineering.com.a...oducts_id=8164




Definitely a lot more clearance than the stock arm. Will be interesting to see if 33s fit on stock rims with those arms fitted.

here is a few pics of amy's new mummywagon, It looks Tough as!
285/70/17's on std +20rims



http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...0614605&type=1

[1MadEngineer Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 1MadEngineer]

I can't wait to see what it all looks like mate. Those ICON UCAs look like a beautiful piece of kit. You should get some good travel out of that setup. Would look good flexed up on 33s.

I note superior engineering are now producing an UCA with a spherical ball joint and a grease nipple:
http://www.superiorengineering.com.a...oducts_id=8164




Definitely a lot more clearance than the stock arm. Will be interesting to see if 33s fit on stock rims with those arms fitted.

here is a few pics of amy's new mummywagon, It looks Tough as!
285/70/17's on std +20rims, 3" lift, profender shocks and superior UCA's



http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...0614605&type=1

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Impressed....... Very Nice Rig!