17" tyres
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 19:39
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I have just ordered a new LC100 and they now come with 17" alloys instead of 16" steel
wheels. I used to fit the 16" rims with Goodyear Wrangler ATR tyres and was very happy with wet & dry bitumen performance along with dirt & offroad performance. There wear rates and quietness was also good.
Goodyear don't make theses tyres for 17" rims so I am asking for suggestions. I am reluctant to fit BFGoodrich AT as I think they are noisey. The size needed is 275/65-17. I'm prepared to fit a 275/70 or 285/65 if there is such a beast. I have looked at the Yokohama Geolandar A/T+II on there web site, how does this rate?
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Reply By: Rock Crawler - Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 19:48
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 19:48
what about swapping for some 22' BLINGS with some low profile tyres ?? lol
Only kidding , See if the 16" rims clear the calipers and get a second set with whatever off road tyres you like
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 14, 2006 at 14:51
Thursday, Sep 14, 2006 at 14:51
Not a bad idea.
Saw a landcruiser in the Qld Challenge a couple of weeks ago set up with 20" rims, low profile road rated racing tyres and slightly lowered.
Giving the WRX STIs a run for their money, and the EVO VIIIs.
I think it might have a turbo on the 4.5l and about 600+ hp.
It is faster than a WRX at the hillclimbs.
Just depends if you want to go fast on the bitumen or dirt :o)
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Reply By: umopap!sdn - Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 20:02
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 20:02
Bridgestone A/t's. 275/65/17.
Extremely surprised where these tyres have gone, but they were fitted to a patrol. :)
About to try goodyear MTR's. I think they only come in 265/75 for 17" rims. :(
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Follow Up By: umopap!sdn - Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 20:04
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 at 20:04
Or go copper ST's.
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Reply By: Member No 1- Thursday, Sep 14, 2006 at 07:45
Thursday, Sep 14, 2006 at 07:45
had BFGoodrich AT on the last 100 and they werent noisy, not imo anyway...swmbo has them on hers and are ok
i didnt think they made a 17 BFGoodrich AT for the new 100?...
well they wernt available when i got
mine back in may.
I went to coopers 265/70R17...seem okay
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Reply By: Topend - Friday, Sep 15, 2006 at 08:12
Friday, Sep 15, 2006 at 08:12
Thanks for the replies. I have narrowed it down to the following.
GRANDTREK AT2 ALL TERRAIN
275/65R17
BRIDGESTONE D694
275/65R17
YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR A/T+II
275/65R17
WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR
265/70R17
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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