Tyres suitable for 1998 toyota prado

G'day Prado,
Have a look at the thread regarding Tyre Pressures at: http://groups.msn.com/Caravanersforum/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=2985&LastModified=4675395013019583722

Tuco

Hi Prado,
I currently have a 97 V6 Prado and replaced the original tyres with BF Goodrich all terrains and I have found them to be a great hard wearing tyre both on and off road. They do make a little road noise at city speeds but at hwy speed are quiet. They currently have done over 35000 klm and I would say they are just about half worn out. Just remember that being a constant 4wd they recomond that you have the same size spare and I always rotate it as well so tyre diameter is the same all round with wear.Im sure you will enjoy your new car as much as I have in the past 18 mth.

prado, Comments on this forum lately seem to be a toss up between BFG and Cooper, and the various types of each. On 80 series, we run 32 psi in BFG/AT 265/75R16's, occassionally increasing by 1-2 psi for heavier loads or extended bitumen running. Had a few flats, but no blowouts, and we're in a 40 degree plus zone here. Tyre choice is like brands of beer, choose one you like. Catch you later...

Prado, I presume you want to keep the 6 inch rims. I used 225/75R16 BFG ATKO on an RV Prado and they were much better than the original Grand Treks, wore well, no punctures and were quiet.

Phil G

Prado, I presume you want to keep the 6 inch rims. I used 225/75R16 BFG ATKO on an RV Prado and they were much better than the original Grand Treks, wore well, no punctures and were quiet. Suitable tyre pressures were 32/35 psi oon bitumen and 22/24 off bitumen.

Phil G

Ann your answers are here.


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Where are you located ?? What state??

Single Mum of 5??? wow.. You must camp alot ;)

Joining a club could be good for you too, for the social side as well as driver training, and lots of good info. Lot of good people in clubs.

If your in Melbourne, drop along to the nissan club, im going to run a few ladys trips early next year! Thats if my leg is back in one piece(just had knee recostruction!


hee hee.. they have no idea what they are in for... :P

Hey Truckster,

Thanks for the info.I had never really thought of joining a 4wd club,a great idea.I'm based in Canberra so I"m not sure whats available here!Most 4wd owners here seem to use the vehecle as a people mover!!!I wouldnt take half off road,as there too pretty!Am very keen to do a course,as I"ve very little experience in the off road area,but you "ll never never know if you never never go!!!!

I'm also the proud owner of 4 new Cooper Tyres!I cant believe the difference in vehicle handling.So grateful for the infpo as I nearly bought H/Ts instead of A/Ts,told you salesmen cant be trusted!!!


Regards Gabe