Prado 120 GXL tyre question
Submitted: Thursday, Dec 08, 2005 at 23:19
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Voxson (Adelaide)
Has anyone fitted ,,, lets say Cooper or equivalent muddys STT's etc in 17's...... 275's or larger...????
Is it possible for this size to clear guards with a 2inch lift??.....or are they a lot more limited than the large wheelbase 4x4's??
And if it has been done by someone could we have feedback on how it affected the auto trans gear changes ,fuel econ and power loss...???
Thanks...
Reply By: Gunnell - Thursday, Dec 08, 2005 at 23:56
Thursday, Dec 08, 2005 at 23:56
Hi, I hate to burst your bubble but I dont believe you can buy a 275/70/17 in a Cooper STT. its 265 or 33x12R. I tried the 33s, they will not fit on standard GXL rims with Lovells spring lift.
Im running the 265 remembering they are speced at 810mm, a tad higher than the oppositions and I am very happy so far.
I noticed your in
Adelaide, your welcome to meet me if you want to see the clearances.
Regards,
Peter.
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Follow Up By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 07:46
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 07:46
Yes,, i would like to see the clearances...
Are you N, W, E or South. I am North East....
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 08:33
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 08:33
Hey Voxson
Think they do a 275/70/17 in the ST about 818mm OD
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Follow Up By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 10:43
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 10:43
Howdy A-Man.....
We are doing another high country trip starting on 22nd Feb 06...
We are prob going to follow the directions as shown in the treknotes on this site.... From
Mansfield to
Dargo to Harrietville....
Is this a gutsy route with lots of decent
creek crossings and steep hills etc etc..????
Regards Grant..
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Reply By: Member - Stan (VIC) - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 08:19
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 08:19
It all covered on 120 list... 275/70/R17 ATR will fit without the lift. They will rub
a bit on full lock...
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Follow Up By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 10:44
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 10:44
Thanks... I will go for a look...
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Reply By: Gunnell - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 11:33
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 11:33
Hi Voxson,
I live North East as
well.
Give me a call, 0413023309
Cheers,
Peter
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Reply By: 120scruiser - Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 20:32
Friday, Dec 09, 2005 at 20:32
Hi Voxson
FYI I run 265/75 x 16 wranglers on my 120.
The left front just touches the mudflap on full left lock.
I have Lovell HD front springs and Lovell standard springs in rear.
These tyres are bigger than 265/65 x 17 and fuel economy tumbles as does off the mark power but you do increase capability and ground clearance under the diff.
Just some useless info for you
120scruiser
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