Larger tyres for GU Patrol

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:41

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I am wanting to increase the size of my tyres on my GU Patrol from the standard 265/70 (~30.7" dia) to improve my diff clearance. I have a 2" lift kit fitted and want to know whether going to 285/75 (~32.9" dia) will be OK and not cause excessive rubbing on the gaurds?

Also, I use my vehicle for day to day transport but are interested in fitting BF Goodrich MT's as opposed to the AT's I have fitted now. I know the alternative is to get another set of rims but what mileage can I expect to get from the BFG MT's when I do ~80% travel on the tarmac? I get pi55ed not getting up those greasy hills with the AT's on!

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:51

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:51

Try searching the archives.
It has been asked about 10000000 times before.

Remember illegal to go 15mm bigger than standard.

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Reply By: gonebush - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:53

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:53

I run 305/70/16s on my GU. They are almost the same diameter as the 285s (about 1mm difference)

The 305s don't rub at all and neither will the 285s

I also have friends with the 285s and they have no problems.

Sorry can't help with the second part of your question.

Larry

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Reply By: Leroy - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:55

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 09:55

I have a GU with a 2" lift and BFG muddies in 285/75. No probs and couldn't be happier.

Leroy

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Reply By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 10:01

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 10:01

Truckster quoted the other day that a mate of his runs 36's with a 3 inch lift. I know of a guy that runs 33's with standard suspension with no probs. 2 inch lift and 285's are a good mix!

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