Tyre sizes - pros/cons

No reason other than bling mainly, having said that Prado's,Pajero's and most of the flashy Euro stuff, need 17's to fit the brake calipers, due, I think, to traction control, they apperently "need" massive disc's.
In the bush and in almost every 4WDriving scanario 16's are better, on bituman where high speed cornering is concered the 17's will win, but who has ever bought a (proper) 4wd because of it's cornering ability and high speed stability.
Shane

I would imagine that the 65 series might give lower fuel consumption if the same make and type were used on each rim. Less rolling resistance.
Better handling and brake cooling with the 65 series for use on bitumen, which is where most 4wds are used these days.

17" provides a much better ride and handliing equation and with modern 4WD being engineered for these wheels and tyres then expect it to be the norm.

The issue has nothing to do with appearance it is related to the engineering and handling benefits that arise from using taller tyres with slightly lower pofiles to enhance on-road handling and steering response. Remember this is where the majority of 4WD spend their life

Get used to it as the new Prado will come with 18 rims and tyres in the two top spec models

Having run a 120 Prado for the last five years I have no problem with 17 rims and tyres and we do around 20000 km off-bitumen each year

Regards

RobA

The 16 rims allow an extra 1/2 inch of tyre deformation before the rims hit, this is very handy when your tyre pressures are lowered and translates to a longer tyre foot print and better traction.