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  • 120 Prado Suspension and Tyre Set-Up

    I'm about to do a little upgrade on an 04 Prado 120. I'm currently looking at the Toughdog 40mm/2inch (approx) suspension lift kit and changing the tyres to a 265/70/17 on the stock rims.

    I'm keen to find out if this will work or if there are better options (particularly on the tyre options...there is a heap of choices out there).

  • #2
    Yes it will work. 265/70R17 will also fit without a lift. Just very minor rubbing depending on the tyre pattern.

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    • #3
      That's actually what I'm trying to avoid but I can see your point of the minor scrubbing. Thanks for that!

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      • #4
        How much affect does the 265/70/17 have on auto v6 driving ? Over 265/65/17

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        • #5
          Originally posted by DGazMan View Post
          That's actually what I'm trying to avoid but I can see your point of the minor scrubbing. Thanks for that!
          It is only very minor and some don't experience any rubbing at all.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by turtlewa View Post
            How much affect does the 265/70/17 have on auto v6 driving ? Over 265/65/17
            There's a small loss in performance and fuel efficiency.

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            • #7
              With 265/70/17, I found the speedo to now be accurate. With factory spec tyres, it was under recording by about 4-5km's at 100kph.
              Some rubbing on the front at full lock with standard suspension, otherwise no issues. Subsequently had a 2" lift (Kings/Bilstein) and now there is no rubbing.

              I'm running Cooper AT3's.
              fatboydave
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              Last edited by fatboydave; 05-01-2016, 03:27 PM.

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              • #8
                My 265 70 17 has the speedo reading the wrong way.. EG at 110 by speedo Im doing 114/115 (by GPS)... 57 on speedo is 60 by GPS too.

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                • #9
                  Maybe the earlier 120's had more accurate speedos than the later models. Mine is spot on now with the 265/70/17's
                  Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
                  Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the feedback guys. If there is no rubbing after the 2" lift, 265/70/17 looks like an ok option.
                    People are saying that it would be ideal to run a 33" set-up but I cannot find much info as to what combinations has been put together.
                    Simple set-up is in order for now...
                    Last edited by DGazMan; 07-01-2016, 12:22 PM.

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                    • #11
                      To go 33", the most common size is 285/70R17. For this you will need different offset rims of less than +20. Then you will need to consider the other side effects like speedo error, loss in acceleration and braking performance, higher fuel consumption. But you do get more diff clearance.

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                      • #12
                        My 2003 120 Series prado has exactly this (2" lift, 265/70/17 Cooper AT3)
                        Awesome with no rubbing, ( Currently Looking at replacing two of my tyres due to wear <80K on them> BFG TA KO2 or Cooper AT3???)

                        Drives on the road really well and magic to handle all of road environments (Although I have not been on a beach)
                        have fun !!!!!!
                        Bitumen is boring, at least it can get you to the next off road adventure

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