285/75/16 tyres on a GQ?
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 09:17
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Willem
My truck has a 2" lift and without specifically putting 285's on rims and fitting them I am asking if anyone on the
forum has such tyres on their GQ and how do they perform?
Reply By: Rag (VIC) - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 09:56
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 09:56
Hi Willem
I have the same truck and lift. No problems, works
well
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 20:27
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 20:27
Thanx Rag
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 11:43
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 11:43
Remember it will change ya gearin, losing useable low range.
Anything can be done, I had my 31's hitting on inner guards with the 8+in of lift...
theres a thread or 1234234 on olimits on this recently
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 20:27
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 20:27
OK will chase it up.... Ta
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 22:26
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005 at 22:26
Willie,
I've wanted to put 285s on my GU for some time now, but have been concerned that the slight gearing difference would make it a bit too sluggish. I would think that issue would be even more noticeable on your naturally aspirated rig.
Cheers mate
Roachie
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 12:56
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 12:56
Borrow some 285s for a weekend, or day...
but at 500ton, I think it would be an issue for your rig, in
mine, diffs going from 4.1 to 4.3 made a massive difference in useable power...
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Follow Up By: Willem - Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 20:03
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 20:03
Yeah but my naturally aspirated rig is a lot lighter than your turbocharged 5.5tonne behemoth. Still only thinking about it. My truck with its massive 85kw wheelspinning power probably wouldn't notice the difference....hahahahahaha
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Reply By: Coops (Kalgoorlie) - Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 16:02
Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 16:02
it's a pity we didn't do a triial while you were in Kalgoorlie Willem as I'm running 285's on my 80 Series
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