285/75/16 tryes rubbing at full steering lock
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 06, 2002 at 00:00
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Peter
I have just purchased 4 tyres (285/75/16) for my Prado. At steering full lock they rub on the mud flaps. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what i can do to alleviate this problem. Would a 2" body lift help? any help would be appreciated.
Reply By: Sambo - Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Peter, I have a 2000 Prado TX and have a second set of GXL steel wheels with 285/75/16 tyres fitted. I also have a 40mm
suspension lift and have no problems with them rubbing on my guards. Clearance is tight but still enough even under extreme 4wd conditions on full lock with
suspension fully compressed. If you really want to use them a 2"
suspension and a 2" body lift should allow you more than adequate clearance otherwise you will have to go back to original size. Cheers Tony
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Sambo,
If clearance is tight now, what happens when you get caught in a storm, on a blacksoil plain somewhere. You'll be cursing the 285's then. Regards, Bob.
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Follow Up By: Sambo - Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
yes Bob that is very true but I am currently looking at a 4"
suspension lift or a 2" body lift which will alleviate any problems in that regards. Tony
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Follow Up By: Kev - Thursday, Nov 07, 2002 at 01:00
Thursday, Nov 07, 2002 at 01:00
Hi sambo, did you speak to Toyota before you put your lift kit on to see how it effects your warranty on the running gear etc.
Cheers Kev
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