2003 Prado A/T tyres

Kim,
I fitted Mickey Thompson Baja MTX on my 2003 Prado. No problems with the door fit.
Travelled 18,000 Km,only a small amount of road noise increase on bitchmin,lots of dirt road travelling and many tracks. I am very pleased with them.
Joe

Kim,
Just adding to my earlier post
They are 265/70 and I must admit, when new, I suspected I did hear them rub slightly on a hard right lock that was bumping and thumping
Joe

Thanks for the helpful advice guys. One of the things I didn't mention, is the Prado is the latest model.
The spare wheel is resessed into the door by quite a margin. However, I'll take the wheel off and have a look to see if spacers will solve the problem.
As far as full lock is concerned. I'll talk to the local tyre guy, or fit a tyre to see what happens.
The Prado will be going over a lot of hard ground in the next 3 years, so it's imperative the tyre problem is fixed. Otherwise you may come across bleached bones in the desert!

Once again, many thanks
Kim

Hmmm. All the things you find out once you've got the thing. Yet another (albeit small) limitation of the new Prado that wasn't there in the old one. 17 inch wheels, recessed spare, less clearance..... Often relatively easy to fix, but irritating.. Hope you solve it! Let us know how you go.Russell S
Prado RV6

Kim,
I had a lady back into my 120 series Prado rear plastic bumper, spliting and bending it. A cool $1,000 to replace it. It is the most usless piece of cosmetic plastic. This one was on her insurance company. It does look rather suseptable to damage if hooked while 4wd driving as it would just tear off, so if you come accross any protection alternatives without to much compromise to the departure angle please let me know. I think I might put out a new post for feed back while I'm at it.

I agree overall it is a smooth, slick, quiet car that is extremely comfortable whatever the terrain. I have just ordered ARB air locker for the rear which I feel will ensure that it's off road ability is right at the pointy end of anything available.
Regards
Joe

Hi Kim,

Rear ARB air locker with compressor are $2041, plus $48 for pump kit for inflating tyres. The diff lock on it's own $1940,

No front diff locker available yet but even if it was I not sure I would have it as it effects the steering so much and according to experts you are "on" and "off"constantly to steer.

I spend a lot of time out photographing mostly traveling alone or with my wife,usually mid week and lots of little trips 3-5 days. Got 9 trips in during 2003!,travelling mostly mid week, I often go hours and sometimes all day without seeing another car so I have set up to be as independant as possible. I have set up the car so that I can stand on the roof rack to take pictures, so stopping and getting into position often gets me into trouble with ditches,bog holes.
The diff lock gives me a lot more independence, along with a shovel,exhaust Jack, hand winch, snatch strap
I exhibit at various galleries selling limited edtion work. You can enjoy a free view at www.images-australia.com.au
Regards
Joe