Size tyres to put a 2005 landcrusier ute
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 12:10
ThreadID:
60190
Views:
2447
Replies:
3
FollowUps:
6
This Thread has been Archived
1bwz532
I have a 05 LandCrusier ute it currently has 265/70r16 tyres which is what it came out from the factory with.
Iam just wondering wether to put 285/75r16 or 265/75r16
is there any problems occur with fitting larger tyers
i will be spending more time touring more than rockcrawing
just wondering people's opion.
Thanks Dusty
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 12:52
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 12:52
Dusty,
I'm assuming you have the RV with the 16x7 mags.
285/75R16 need 8 inch wide mags, so if you want to keep it legal, you'd have to change
wheels.
On the 16x7
wheels you still have a choice:
235/85R16 - I'd only suggest them if you are a diehard desert traveller
265/75R16 - if you pick an aggressive pattern like MTR or a muddie, you'll be good for both desert and high country
255/85R16 - these are a taller tyre that go
well on a 7 inch rim. Not a whole lot of choices available, but BFG muddies, some Cooper and Maxxis. Next time round I was thinking of using Maxxis MA-761 which have a 3-ply sidewall.
You'll have no problems with clearance with any of these sizes.
AnswerID:
317467
Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 14:33
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 14:33
Hi Phil
Why do you say " 235/85R16 - I'd only suggest them if you are a diehard desert traveller"
I run these size tyres and just curious about your comment.
FollowupID:
583838
Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 18:52
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 18:52
235/85/16 and 255/85/16 , good choices Phil , I run sets of both.
FollowupID:
583868
Follow Up By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 18:57
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 18:57
Been there and done that!! 255/85/17" Coopers ST's did the trick for me. Best option to suit my touring requirements with about 5% better increase in speed over the 265/75/17's. Don't need new rims or flares for the wheel arches either! Have a think about thiis option it may just be right for you too....maybe??
Cheers
FollowupID:
583869
Follow Up By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 18:59
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 18:59
OOOPs....I mean 16"...getting confused with my other 4wd.
FollowupID:
583871
Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 22:27
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 22:27
Hi Dick,
I was pretty much referring to the original poster's situation - I guess I wouldn't fit them to a 16x7 RV mag wheel. I wasn't speaking generally.
235/85R16 look a bit underwidth when you fit them to the 16x7 rims - better on a 6 or 6.5 inch rim. And most likely they'd be harder to reinflate tubeless in the bush on a 7inch rim than a 6 inch rim. And the mag would be more likely to get scratched up.
Cheers
Phil
FollowupID:
583949
Follow Up By: Member - Dick (Int) - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 23:19
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 23:19
Hi Phil
Ok, now I understand your comment.
FollowupID:
583953
Reply By: 1bwz532 - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 15:50
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 15:50
i was planing on put a 16x8 roh impact on.
and do you mean that 285/75 You'll have no problems with clearance or just the sizes that will fit the 16x7s
and if i do put the biger tyers on will i lose much power?
thanks
AnswerID:
317493
Reply By: Rock Ape - Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 19:25
Sunday, Jul 27, 2008 at 19:25
I run 285/75/16s on my leaf sprung troopy and the only time i touch is on full lock the tyre just rubs on the spring. You will need 8 rims for them so Phils sugestion of 235 or 255/85/16s is a good option.
I have both, problem is one set is worn out. Bloody tyres
AnswerID:
317544