Tyres on Standard Altitude Rims

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Thanks for reply. Is there anyway of getting around it without changing the rims or tyres. Ps I've spoken with a number of professional ( mechanic, suspension shop and a few tyre guys) and they all tell me it will not rub if it not touching UCA.

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Yes, with standard rims a 285 tyre will rub on the UCA, like in the photo in this post:
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post416619

Peter, that one shows a 285/70. I think Woody has the 285/65 and it sounds like it has already been fitted. Woody, can you clarify if you have already fitted the tyres?

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Thanks for reply. Is there anyway of getting around it without changing the rims or tyres. Ps I've spoken with a number of professional ( mechanic, suspension shop and a few tyre guys) and they all tell me it will not rub if it not touching UCA.

You'll know soon enough if it rubs, try full lock and some suspension articulation and then have a look. If there is clearance with the wheels straight ahead and suspension static, that doesn't mean it won't rub once the suspension flexes.

Peter, that one shows a 285/70. I think Woody has the 285/65 and it sounds like it has already been fitted. Woody, can you clarify if you have already fitted the tyres?

The section width is the same for 285/70 and 285/65, with the same +25 offset I think he may still have an issue.

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The section width is the same for 285/70 and 285/65, with the same +25 offset I think he may still have an issue.

The widest part of the tyre is at the wall and that point is different depending on the profile of the tyre. It may be the case that a 285/70 will rub but a 285/65 won't as the bulge of the wall would be slightly closer to the rotating centre of the wheel.

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With a 285/75 profile tyre can you achieve adequate clearance with just aftermarket upper CAs or is a change of wheel offset a must?

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morning all, i had the tyres fitted today. As far as i and the guys at the shop can tell there is no rubbing or fitting problems.

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morning all, i had the tyres fitted today. As far as i and the guys at the shop can tell there is no rubbing or fitting problems.

Good work. Do report back if you find anything else during your use as it will gives others another tyre size choice to consider. What tyres did you go for?

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the good old bridgestone dueler

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the good old bridgestone dueler

The D697s?

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Exactly what I was thinking of doing.. 275 to a 285 next time.

Hutch- Prado 2012 petrol with the TJM Catologue.

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285/65 would be near enough the same as 265/70 wouldn't it? The extra diameter would be nice though potentially an insurance issue and the extra width not much advantage?

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I've just read an article from Overlander mag who have reviewed and suggested the the best upgrade of tyre size for both the 120 and 150 series Prado is the 265/70 r17 incorporated with a 2" lift.
This is quoted as the best general upgrade as both the lift and tyre size is still legal, tyrs fit stock standard rims, the tyres are readily stocked in outback tyre shops and country towns like Birdsville and Cape York, will have a negligible affect on fuel consumption and no need to change diff ratios.

This combination also still gives you enough clearance between the tyre and wheel arch so you get maximum articulation and wheel travel when fully loaded up tackling those big sand dunes and opposing wheel spin holes on the way up sand dunes that rock your car violently from side to side in the Simmo and CSR. While also giving you a taller tyre that will allow a longer footprint in the sand when deflated.
Easy and effective
Cheers Sunchaser

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I'm doing the exact same at the moment. Looking at LT265/70R17 in Coopers/BFG and Hankook.
I used to own an old set of Hankook's in a previous life and they were great. Anyone got a set of the Hankook ATM's that they can give a review of??? Great value at only $280/tyre.
I do like the Coopers in the wet. I like the BFG's for off the road. Just wondering what those Hankooks would be like. They look a good rip off of the MT 5 ribs.

Yeah mate the rf-10s are a great tyre. Got mine fitted for 260 a corner at jax tyres a year ago. Excellent value, great on and off road - perfect tread pattern between mud and sand, not to aggressive to dig down in sand but still great in dirt. No probs at all in the wet. No need to spend 400.