265 65 17 BFG ALL TERRAINS

[myminirocks Member Find all posts View Profile Close myminirocks]

Hey All, sorry to be lazy, we are on the road and have very limited Internet so no time/data to spend searching all over the traps.

We are in Alice springs currently, heading to Katherine and Darwin over the next fortnight, any tips on the best/cheapest place round these parts to get a set?

Again sorry to be lazy, only got 1gig of Internet a month, amazing how quick that goes!

Cheers, MMR

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Hey Matt! How is the trip going? Obviously can't help you with info but really you have worn out a set alread? BTW say hi to Jess!

[08D4DPRADO Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 08D4DPRADO]

Tyre decision made!

If a 265/70/17 is legal in WA, then go for it. The main reason to fit a 275/65/17 is if you are legally limited to a 15mm increase in diameter, like NSW. You will probably also find that your speedo reads more accurately with the 70 series rubber.

So... I had a small issue, got up in the morning and one tyre was dead flat. Had to change it before work and put on the original (Factory) road tyre. Anyway, the tyre was stuffed as a used Stanley blade was embedded.. so, new tyre.
But then I can't get just one when the other 3 have done 72000 km each, so I have to get four, then, the spare is there... so I got five.
In the end I replaced my 265/70/17 with the same choice.

I do love these tyres though.

Oh... and the speedo is next to exact now. It was about 5km High... but that is the safe option.

Thanks for the input.

Keith

[prepare Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close prepare]

Tyre Plus in Wanaroo (WA) was doing BFG 265s for $335 + lifetime puncture repair and tyre rotation for free (10,000kms).

I was tempted to do 265/70s however my research and advice from insurance company/Dept of transport led me to believe that bigger tyres + a 2 inch lift may be boarder line illegal (total height inscrease +50mm). Insurance said no probs but "only if the mods did not cause the crash/incident" - A risk I was not willing to take on a new car. Maybe next set of tyres.

[520Shaun Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 520Shaun]

Hi all,

I've had a quick search through this thread and interested to know people's thoughts on the gear ratio's for a d4d 6 speed manual with the 265/70/17? is it noticeable at all or maybe slighter better with 1st gear being so high?

cheers,
Shaun

[BobbyTheKnife Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close BobbyTheKnife]

Hey guys!!!

Bought my first Prado on the weekend! 2003 V6 Grande. The previous owner had it since new and it was their "Toorak Tractor", shows no signs of ever being driven offroad...
Got some big plans for it, but need to start with the tyres as they're due to be replaced anyway. From what I can gather the BFG A/T 265/70R17's should fit it without needing a lift, right? Or should I play it safe and go the 265/65R17's?

Cheers,

Rob

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

Welcome to the club, Bobby.

265/70R17s will fit fine. You need to keep in mind that they are strictly illegal, but everyone has them.

Cheers

[BobbyTheKnife Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close BobbyTheKnife]

Thanks Corigator! Just wanted to be sure before I went and ordered 5.

Can anyone recommend a good tyre joint in Melbourne with a reasonable price? I saw that Tempe Tyres in Sydney are doing them for $300ea fitted and balanced and I'll be up that way at Christmas, so might just wait it out if I can find any down here.

Cheers.

[520Shaun Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 520Shaun]

probably another stupid question on my behalf but being a tight ar$e just doing all the sums in my head. would running a 265/65/17 spare with 265/70/17's be strongly advised against? or would sensible driving to the nearest repairer be fine on the very rare occurance of a flat?

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

With the all wheel drive u r best to have all tyres the same size as it can cause issue in the drivetrain.

Hutch- Prado 150 with some TJM Kit.

[Markpeart Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Markpeart]

BFG MT 265 70 R17 on 17*8 sunrasia rim +30 offset

G day

I have a 2007 Prado 120 VX running Std road tyres on the factory Alloys. Id like to have a second set of Tyres and rims with BFG Mud terrains on them.

Can someone confirm if the following combo will work on my vehicle without any rubbing or clearance issues

BFG 265 70 R 17 on 17*8 steel rims +30 offset.

Thx

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G day

I have a 2007 Prado 120 VX running Std road tyres on the factory Alloys. Id like to have a second set of Tyres and rims with BFG Mud terrains on them.

Can someone confirm if the following combo will work on my vehicle without any rubbing or clearance issues

BFG 265 70 R 17 on 17*8 steel rims +30 offset.

Thx

That should work just fine, that's a pretty common set up for a lot of guys.

Cheers Andrew