What size tyres for new HiLux

G'day Pig Dog,

You will find a fair bit of discussion already posted on this topic already. However, I'll say my bit again and suggest Pirelli scorpion A/T.

Like many who read the 4WD Monthly tyre comparison test, I tried the scorpions. After fitting the 255/75 R15 I find them far superior to the original Bridgestones both on & off-road.

Yes they are a little firmer on the blacktop and they do hum a titch louder, but I'm not missing the corner squeals or traction loss of the Bridgies.

You will also hear some say the scorpions won't last like Coopers, but at around $200 each, I reckon they're great value.

Cheers,
Sheps

Pig Dog,
its an infinite answer. There are so many tyres out there to choose from and it depends. Does your brother want it to look like a monster truck, is he going to fit a lift kit etc etc etc. I have run Hankooks on my 60 series for years over various terrains and in many different circumsatnces and I lovem. Having said that I have just fitted Toyo to my 100 series and these seem fine, they lean a little more to the black stuff but if I want to bash a vehicle around I can take the 60.

Huge range and you will get thousands of many different opinions. In the big picture I would find a reasonable brand name that is in your price range and bobs you aunty (or uncle these days).

Toytruck

I have a 1996 hilux with 31x10.5 x15" Bridgestone A/T's and for the past ten years i get over 100,000 km's per set

mate,

my mate has 265/75x17 on prado rims on his stock suspension on his lux, and only occasionally rubs offroad. Ive heard a 40mm front lift and 45mm rear lift will get you 32/11.5x15 or 265/75x16. Also, if you get a kit that lifts the front 2", then you'll be able to fit 33/10.5x15 BFG's.

Hope it helped.

TUFF_IFS_LUX

Thanks for the advice.

Pig Dog