Tyre sizing is confising me!

Submitted: Saturday, Oct 06, 2007 at 19:55

ThreadID: 50303 Views:2634 Replies:3 FollowUps:2

This Thread has been Archived

aeiou

I have a 2006 TD Landcruiser with 17 Inch Alloys.

I need new All Terrain Tyres.

BFG dont have the exact replacement and the Tyre dealer has said that the larger LT28570R17 are too big and will rub the guards.

Can anyone please advise which size tyres are most suitable.

Thanks

Dave

Back Expand Un-Read 0 Moderator Share

Reply By: Member - Howard P (WA) - Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 01:16

Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 01:16

Hi Dave,
I too have an 06 TD cruiser, and looking for good AT tyres that will fit - not much luck so far. Will be interesting to see what other members have to say on the matter.
Howard.

Lifetime Member
My Profile My Position Send Message

AnswerID: 265370

Reply By: BennyGU - Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 09:39

Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 09:39

IFS strikes again.......

If it was coil sprung then it would be far less to get a small lift and all hunky-dory.

Macquarie 4x4 do a IFS kit (with diff spacers to keep all CV angles to factory spec) it is costly ($2900) but will allow 33" to fit.

Only other option is to find a set of 16" alloys off an earlier model and then fit 265/75 or 275/75 R16s which BFG do make, Cooper (but they are coopers.....) also.

Ben

AnswerID: 265403

Reply By: Topend - Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 13:58

Sunday, Oct 07, 2007 at 13:58

Try 265/70R17. Slightly narrower and a small gain in diameter. This would probably have a positive effect on your speedo accuracy as they usually read slower than the indicated speed when standard.

You could also try what I did. Buy a 2nd hand set of Toyota IFS 16" steel rims and fit them out with a A/T or M/T tyre. I normally run on the bitumen with the 17" H/T tyres and swap to 16" M/T if we plan to drive offroad.

Topend

AnswerID: 265421

Follow Up By: Member - Denis G (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 09, 2007 at 11:03

Tuesday, Oct 09, 2007 at 11:03

I did the same - fitted BFG A/T 265/70/17, and they seem to work well. Also have a spare set of 16" offset 60 rims, and am giving some thought to fitting 285/75/16 (either AT or MT) for any 'long' offroad trips.

Incidentally, did the Vic High Country with a mate last week who also has a 2006 TD, fitted with 265/70/17 - and absolutely no problems (altho as a desert deweller, I did get a little fed up with having to use the chainsaw all the time !!).

FollowupID: 527689

Follow Up By: Topend - Tuesday, Oct 09, 2007 at 12:23

Tuesday, Oct 09, 2007 at 12:23

I have the 285/75R16 too. On the petrol V8 they do make the motor work harder requiring changes down to 4th on the auto. The TD will have no problems as they have more torque at cruising revs.

Topend

FollowupID: 527696