Had 5x 275/65/R17 Bridgestone D697's fitted last week and am very happy with them. Fit under the spare wheel cover and look trick to boot. The steering and ride now feels more direct and I'm going to have better off road grip.
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Originally posted by Brenno80 View PostDid you find a answer on the Mickey T's Bailey? Keen to get the same tyres but can't seem to find anyone that has tried the wheel cover.
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Next issue was if you remove the black surround behind the tire, the tire now rubs on the car..... Will need some sort of spacer to get it off the car...
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Originally posted by Mitch001 View PostLooking at fitting the new MT STZ's in 265/70/R17 to my 150 GXL. Has anyone had success, or heard of the hard cover fitting over these? or should I be looking at 65/R17's instead?Regards Cyclone.
2011 Prado GXL. 4 wheels and an engine.
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I got 70's and love em. That extra bit of diff height helps too, especially when your still on standard height like I am and the extra tyre contact on the ground helps heaps.
I prefer the uncovered look anyway.2007 GXL V6 - ARB Bullbar with LED lights, snorkel, extractors, 2 1/4" dual exhaust, K&N filter, dimpled/slotted rotors, headrest dvd players, Ebay Satnav/reverse camera, GME 3100TX, Tigerz11 Side awning on custom brackets with Maxtrax mounts, 300W Invertor, ARB Underbody protection, Lightbar and STZ 265/70 tyres.
Wish list in order I'll get them: Sliders, 2" lift, E-locker, Winch bar with winch.
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I am glad I went the 70's also. They look great, brilliant off-road and at the end of the day getting rid of that ugly tyre cover was probably a blessing, it was catching stones behind the rear section of the cover and car which caused a fair bit of damage to the paintwork in sections. I can only imagine the rust it would have caused to the door if not attended to with all the beach work we do.
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Originally posted by Pugaree View PostI couldn't fit the cover on with the P3's. I actually prefer the look without it so not too fussed.
Edit: I had to remove the reR cover as well and put some spacers on behind the rim to avoid rubbing on the rear door.
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Originally posted by Bailey84 View PostWhat did you use as a "spacer" to stop the tyre rubbing on the rear door?
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Originally posted by Pugaree View PostI originally used a few large washers just to get by but have just put 3 x nolathane shock absorber top bushes (like the pic below) on the wheel bolts. I had these lying about in my junk box and do the job perfectly. You should be able to grab some Supercrap auto for a few bucks.
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