mudman replied:

I run 33” (285/75/16) on mine, towing is no different but in sand and mud they give you more clearance and better traction depending on the pattern. The only pain is the speedo is 5% out but you get use to this, my 100TD is far more capable with these MTRs than it was with BFG AT 265/75/16. On the legal side they fit into the percentage increase allowable from the tyre placard size.

Regards David

Richard W (NSW) replied:

twin creeks,

I run BFG 285/75/16 muds on my vehicle which has a 2" lift. They will comply with the new DOTAR standard when it is ratified in NSW although the tyres are probably technically OK now that they are half worn.

The rear tyres do rub on the top of the mudguards at full articulation which I don't attain too often.

I don't tow, however have found the the muds great in all conditions when used at the correct pressure, including sand. A second set of rims with the old AT's are still sitting in my shed and I haven't used them since they were replaced with the muds.

I'm suprised how quiet the muds are.

twin creeks replied:

finished up with the BFG 285/70/17 mud terrain, a 33" tyre up from the 31" grandtreks. will give some feedback on this thread with how they go. So far, not as noisy as expected - can hear the tyres but only just over the diesel -about the same as I remember the BFG A/t on a petrol - though they apparantly get noisier with age. Fuel economy around town has moved from 10.0 - 10.5 - probably just he speedo inaccuracy which is 100 reads 95. handling is fine - hardly any difference from standard - braking no difference, acceleration seems no different - though have yet to hitch up the bushtracker. The tyres fit the car well - look like they belong - not large like 33"'s on a hilux.Ride height with a 2" lift is now 2.05 up from 1.98 - never risked the 2.0 carparks anyway so still 2.1 is go. Was a bit nervous about trying the 33" but much ado about nothing so far.