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New Tyres for late 2003 Prado

Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 22:05

outbackmob

G'day,
We're putting new tyres on our 2003 Prado GXL and are having trouble finding some to fit. The only tyres that we have sought out so far that are an exact match are the Dunlop Grandtrek 225/70 R17. These are the original tyres on the vehicle. The only other tyre coming close is the Coopers ATR 235/70 R17. We are looking for a 70/30 or 60/40 offroad tyre......... any suggestions???????????
Cheers!
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AnswerID: 137365   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 22:13

Member - Gavin H (WA) replied:

265/70/ R17 BGF All Terrains now available everywhere I put these on mt 2003 Prado the day I picked it up done 70 000kms now still have 700% + tread.
My last set on my other vehicle got 100000 then changed as we were going up North
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FollowupID: 391056   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 22:15

Member - Gavin H (WA) posted:

sorry 70%
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AnswerID: 137366   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 22:19

ShnogDog replied:

I replaced my OE tyres on my 04 Prado in Aug, about 10K ago now, with a set of Cooper ATR's. They are Far Far better than the Grandtreks. Mine were 265/65x17. Too early to comment on wear, so far so good. Amazing difference in Grip on ALL surfaces. May be a touch more road noise, but barely noticeable, if at all. By far the best money I've spent on my vehicle.

Did you change your wheels from original alloys to steel?
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FollowupID: 391094   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 09:24

outbackmob posted:

No, the wheels are still alloy - the original on the vehicle. Our 2nd spare is steel. I think we might go with the Coopers - not too worried about road noise living out on the Tanami anyway (plenty of corrugation)! Thanks for your response!
Cheers,
Tracy
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AnswerID: 137367   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 22:24

ShnogDog replied:

I also looked at the BF All Terrains. A Bit tougher than the ATR's, however I have been told that the BF's dont like reduced pressure as much as the Cooper ATR's. I do a bit of sand driving so that was one deciding factor. Also the BF's were about $50 per tyres more than the Coopers at that particular shop. BF's might be a bit more like a 70/30 if thats what you want. ATR's are quite impressive all round.
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AnswerID: 137373   Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 23:01

stevep replied:

I also have a 2003 Prado and replaced the original tyres with Cooper ATR, they have done the Gibb River Road, Cape Leveque without any problems.I have travelled 20,000 kms and are very happy with these.

Regards
Steve
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AnswerID: 137399   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 09:26

outbackmob replied:

Thanks guys, I think we'll go the Coopers ATR, sounds the best bet!
Cheers!!
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AnswerID: 137409   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 11:24

Member - Stan (VIC) replied:

2003-onwards Prado GXL comes with 265/65/R17 Tyres as standard.

The options you got so far for the same size AT tyres are:

265/65/R17 Cooper ATR
265/65/R17 Bridgestones D694

There are a few others as well...
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AnswerID: 137475   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 17:55

ginga replied:

Don't take this as gospel but saw somewhere that Goodyear are bringing out the MTR in 17" soon; a tyre well regarded for looks & performance
Check out the 120 group on Yahoo - a good place to ask this question.
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AnswerID: 137481   Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 18:25

Muddy 'doe (SA) replied:

Another vote for the Cooper ATR here. I had Cooper A/T's put on it on the second day I owned it and have since changed these to the ATR in LT265/70R17.

Quite happy with wear and performance after nearly 20,000km.

225/70R17 sounds a bit small for a 120 series Prado GXL with alloys. As pointed out above 265/65R17 is standard size for this model. I went with the 70 profile ones as this was what was available and I was also keeping the existing half worn A/T's as spares.

Best of luck with it.

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AnswerID: 137548   Submitted: Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 06:42

Member - Drew T (VIC) replied:

and yet another vote for the Cooper AT 265/70/17. the slightly larger profile of course gives you that little bit extra ground clearance

question .. if i have the cooper AT's and want to carry an additional spare .. should i get another AT, or an ATR in anticipation of when i finally change over all of the ATs (when they finally wear out). what would be the disadvantages of mixing the AT & ATRs?

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