Fitting 265/70/17 to stock 00' gxl?

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I know this comes up a lot but I'm looking at getting some bigger tyre/rims

Currently has 265/70/16s

The 17's will be bfg mt.

Any info would help.

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Re: Fitting 265/70/17 to stock 00' gxl?

265/70R16 = 30.6"
265/75R16 = 31.6"
265/70R17 = 31.6"

Height is larger, but the same as 265/75R16 - this requires 2" lift or you'll rub in the wheel wells.

Width is the same rubber wise, so no problems there. Just be careful of rim offset; the original alloy is -15. Don't go further negative or you'll reduce the track width. Going above 0 will increase the chance of flare rubbing (and many other issues).

Why do you want larger rims? You don't need larger rims to get larger tires, and from a 4x4 perspective it's not as practical - less rubber for deflation (mud/sand), and more chance of rim damage from impact. Also, you'll find less tire choices available, at a higher price.

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Re: Fitting 265/70/17 to stock 00' gxl?

wow... thanks for the info... heaps more then the no or yes i expected to get...

the reason for the bigger rims is coz the tyres are on them already (second hand tyres)

but due to needing lift i wont bother, ill just stick with these road tyres until they are bald and then buy some m/t to suit the current rims.

thanks again

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Re: Fitting 265/70/17 to stock 00' gxl?

[quote="glen_ep"]265/70R16 = 30.6"
265/75R16 = 31.6"
265/70R17 = 31.6"

Height is larger, but the same as 265/75R16 - this requires 2" lift or you'll rub in the wheel wells.





I have Cooper ATR's in 265/75 16 on stock suspension & they don't scrub anywhere.
Mighty Mighty close, but they don't touch.

Regards, Jay.

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Re: Fitting 265/70/17 to stock 00' gxl?

Interesting.
The ATR's are 803mm tall, and my MTZ are 813mm, perhaps that's enough of a difference to keep you clear.