All Terrain (AT) Tyres Feedback

Hi Thommo.

Your gearing will get taller.

This means less low in low range and more fuel consumption.

Unless you really have a desperate need for an extra 25mm under your diff centres, and a slight improvement in ramp over and departure angle (very slight) I wouldn't bother.

The tyres cost more too.

I've had several standard 4wds and for touring there's no need for taller wheels. If you want to go and play hard core then this is just the start of the money pit.

Depends what you are going to use the vehicle for. For the very very few times that those particular 25mm are going to cause you a problem there's always the snatch strap or in my case the winch.

My 2c worth. Save your money and spend it on something else.

Dave

Thommo,
I'm Running BFG A/T's 235/85/16 on standard rims on a 60 series. I note the following.
Good all round performance, good price, don't spray mud up the side and therefore require flares which will get ripped of, can store spare under with minimal risk, tough and hard to stake(60,000 km and no holes yet), standard gearing maintained. Mate this could go on all day and having said all this you may think the big rubber will look tougher and it may well but I always want to get home with minimal fuss so I stick with as close to standard in most things.
Regards
Johnny