fitting 33" or 285/75/16 tyres to 90 series?

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

I'm pretty sure that's the first case of 255/85R16's on a Prado that I've heard of. It's the size I was next aiming for but thought more lift was required. Don't they rub on the front mud flaps?

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

they only rub under load, ie when the truck is at full articulation at the front. the reason he went that way over the 265/75/16 is that for a 10mm drop in width you gain an inch in height. also fills the whell arch a little nicer. he did think about moving the casters forward by a few mill but once hes done 5k on the tyres the rubbing wont be an issue he reacons. he builds winch challange trucks so he has plenty of experience with things like that. on the road there is no rubbing of the guards.

[Brooksy_95 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brooksy_95]

Hi guys - am new to the forum and am wondering what other standard rims fit the 90 series. I have read that the 80 series rims do, but are there any others? Also, has anyone taken the standard GXL steel wheels and painted them black? Was wondering what they look like. thanks

[hitchy86 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close hitchy86]

G'day guys. New to prado point. Great site. I just bought a 2000 RV Prado which I really like and was looking at fitting larger tyres. It currently has a 2" EFS suspension. From reading this thread I can see that 265/75r16 tyres will easily fit, but what I want to know is what is the largest tyre size I can legally fit? I live in QLD. Any info would be great appreciated. Cheers. Lawrence.

[lockedup Member Find all posts View Profile Close lockedup]

Out of interest, my Mate selling Goodyear wrangler mud terrains on five steel Prado rims. 95% left. From Sydney...

[Andy_B Member Find all posts View Profile Close Andy_B]

I've just ordered some 235/85r16 maxxis bighorns, to replace my worn 265/75r16 bfg MT. From what I've been reading you can gain a couple of L/100km when going skinny.


Andy

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

Hi Andy - please let us know how you go with the 235/85's. I have been contemplating going a similar route when the time comes for new tyres.

[Andy_B Member Find all posts View Profile Close Andy_B]

Will do jeepster I'm getting some Maxxis Bighorn and should be deleivered in 3 weeks, I'll let you know then.

Andy

[g.t Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close g.t]

Hi guys - am new to the forum and am wondering what other standard rims fit the 90 series. I have read that the 80 series rims do, but are there any others? Also, has anyone taken the standard GXL steel wheels and painted them black? Was wondering what they look like. thanks

I beleive GU patrol rims also fit, a member on had on them on his 90 series. I think there similar sizing/offset to 80 series.

Andy, im interested as well as to what you think of the new tyres. Dont think ive seen anyone with that size yet on a 90

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

Hi guys - am new to the forum and am wondering what other standard rims fit the 90 series. I have read that the 80 series rims do, but are there any others? Also, has anyone taken the standard GXL steel wheels and painted them black? Was wondering what they look like. thanks

Hi Brooksy,
I've just had my steel rims powdercoated black and they come up pretty good. They're fitted with 270x75 on 16" rims with BF Goodrich muddies and I'm rapt with the ride and fit.

Cheers

[lockedup Member Find all posts View Profile Close lockedup]

Hi Brooksy,
I've just had my steel rims powdercoated black and they come up pretty good. They're fitted with 270x75 on 16" rims with BF Goodrich muddies and I'm rapt with the ride and fit.

Cheers

your sig says 265/75/r16 just so i dont get confused can you confirm what they are?

[lockedup Member Find all posts View Profile Close lockedup]

mate of mine put a 2" EFS kit in his TX and is running 255/85/16 bighorns. looks great and the only time the tires rub is when the truck is going over a bank and the suspension is being worked. just wondering how many people running the narrower tire? im thinking of doing the same thing once i can afford it.

some pics of your mates TX would be of great benefit mate! front side views... please!

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

your sig says 265/75/r16 just so i dont get confused can you confirm what they are?

Well picked up lockedup. My mistake Have rectified the sig and they are 270 x 75. Thanks for the heads up...

Cheers

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

some pics of your mates TX would be of great benefit mate! front side views... please!

ill see what i can do. he only puts them on when hes out in the mud. he runs just 265/75s when hes around town.

[lockedup Member Find all posts View Profile Close lockedup]

no probs tfprdo... thank benwalden... they seem like an interesting choice - a fair few people run them on landrovers etc... i like the height difference u get... anyone see any disadvantages with the narrower tyre?