joeblogs posted:

Hi Leroy I suppose the above price does not include the camp light. Does it add too much weight on door, I have fridge in back and open the rear doors often.I think I will go the 285/75/16 the extra lift would be wonderfull.

Leroy posted:

The bracket weigh's buggerall. But then the 285x75 prob weigh's a little more than the 265's! I have 285x75 BFG muds with the spacer as do other friends. You can make up the camp light pole yourself. Need some sqaure tube (can't remember the size but was appro 15-20mm square) and weld a little plate on top and buy a small spot light to mount on top and a lock nut.

Leroy

Leroy posted:

how does the width of a tyre (285's for example) impact on the longevity of the front suspension on a Patrol?

Leroy

Robin posted:

Hi Leroy

The 285 size problem begins with requiring an 8 inch rim (as opposed to standard car which comes with 6-8inch but needs only 7 max) and the tyre weighs more as well , typical total unsprung weight increase is around 6kg or 15% but can be more.

As well as the suspension having to work with increased unsprung weight the tyre section is typically 30mm wider which puts increased load on the outside edge of the rim particularly under cornering, and leaves a wider wake making it a little harder to miss rocks etc.

(Unsprung weight translates directly into hotter shock oil, and wider track makes it understeer and steering a little harder)

Rolling resistance aerodynamics, and masking of air flow to brake pads are worse as well but these don't relate to suspension so much like the others.

Not sure what you run leroy , but throwing a set of 235/85/16 on a Patrol is like a breath of fresh air as steering and feel of car is lighter and more responsive.

Robin Miller

Member - Roachie (SA) posted:

Strewth, if these issues occur with 285/75s, then I'm in for a rough trot with my new 315/75s (but I already knew they would cause more wear and tear on my drive-line). Bearings will be another casualty I suspect. However, I am running 8" ROH Sunraysias Trak IIs and these have an extra 20mm offset......so the brake pads still get plenty of fresh air (you can easily see the little inboard scoops when viewing the truck from the front).

Robin posted:

Hi Roachie

Your front end would probably float if you fitted the standard 7.50X16 of the DX Patrol

Robin Miller