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Howdy, Just bought a 2002 grande V6 with a lift kit but still on the stock tyres.
My (neurotic) questions are:
1. Will upgrading to 265/75r16s make the car look way better? Big difference visually?
2. Will the extra 1/2 inch clearance and extra footprint when aired down be super critical/useful offroad?
3. Does anyone have any before/after photos of 265/70 vs 265/75?
4. The previous owner upgraded to an OME setup for towing, it looks something like a 1" lift at the front and 2" at the back - what do you guys think? I'm assuming 265/75s will fit
Background: Bought the car last week and it needs new rubber, so I've got a decision to make. Obviously the normal decision would be 265/75 if they fit.
However, I REALLY love the factory spare wheel cover as I think it sets the colour scheme off nicely and looks schmick. Obviously, if I go one size larger I have to lose the wheel cover. If bigger tyres look awesome and make a big difference then I can live without the spare cover. Sorry for the lame question but I just bought the car and don't want to waste $1000 on wrong tyres or regret decision every time i look at the car.
I go camping quite often but have never been 4WDriving before, so while I spend the next year camping and learning how to drive off road (inc a training course and maybe a signing up to a club) the car is going to be a bit of a show pony (until I build my skills to the point where I can push her further). It’s pretty immaculate (low km) - I’m obsessed with it and it’s looks are extremely important to me (lame, I know).
Many thanks for any responses, much appreciated
My (neurotic) questions are:
1. Will upgrading to 265/75r16s make the car look way better? Big difference visually?
2. Will the extra 1/2 inch clearance and extra footprint when aired down be super critical/useful offroad?
3. Does anyone have any before/after photos of 265/70 vs 265/75?
4. The previous owner upgraded to an OME setup for towing, it looks something like a 1" lift at the front and 2" at the back - what do you guys think? I'm assuming 265/75s will fit
Background: Bought the car last week and it needs new rubber, so I've got a decision to make. Obviously the normal decision would be 265/75 if they fit.
However, I REALLY love the factory spare wheel cover as I think it sets the colour scheme off nicely and looks schmick. Obviously, if I go one size larger I have to lose the wheel cover. If bigger tyres look awesome and make a big difference then I can live without the spare cover. Sorry for the lame question but I just bought the car and don't want to waste $1000 on wrong tyres or regret decision every time i look at the car.
I go camping quite often but have never been 4WDriving before, so while I spend the next year camping and learning how to drive off road (inc a training course and maybe a signing up to a club) the car is going to be a bit of a show pony (until I build my skills to the point where I can push her further). It’s pretty immaculate (low km) - I’m obsessed with it and it’s looks are extremely important to me (lame, I know).
Many thanks for any responses, much appreciated
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