285 tyres on standard Patrol

Submitted: Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 16:49
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Howdy,

I have a Nissan Patrol GU 4.2 TD. I am doing a 2 inch lift and want to put 285 tyres on it.

If everything was equal I would do them at the same time or at least do the lift first but necessity dictates that I need to get tyres first (My other well known brand are rubbish and very low on tread).

My question is: Can I fit 285 tyres (Mickey T MTZ) on before I get the lift or will they rub on the guards?

Any advice welcome.

Cheers
Ev
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Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 17:04

Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 17:04
Ev,
They will fit but will rub on full flex.
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Reply By: Crackles - Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 20:34

Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 20:34
If the 2" lift includes longer shocks but retains the same bump stops you'll find it will actually scrape more on full up travel than if you you had no lift at all.
"Can I fit 285 tyres (Mickey T MTZ) on before I get the lift or will they rub on the guards?" Yes you can but either way it's going to touch before & after the lift.
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Reply By: Leroy - Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 22:37

Thursday, Aug 06, 2009 at 22:37
I've got 285's BFG M's and had them on before my lift. They used to just touch the inner of the rear and since the lift I've noticed no rubbing.

Leroy
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Reply By: Member - Craig S (WA) - Friday, Aug 07, 2009 at 19:05

Friday, Aug 07, 2009 at 19:05
Piece of cake, had 305/70 16 st's on from new, only just touch on the mudflaps in reverse. 285. good size.
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