265/75/16 or 265/70/16

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Hi Guys, we just purchased a Coromal Camper with Bridgestone 693's 265/75/16. My question is, I am looking at replacing the tyres on the Prado (Nexen Roadian) with the same tires that are on the camper, this way I can rotate the tyres between the Prado and camper. However, there only seems to be around 25mm gap between the tire ( 265/70/16 ) and the inner guard/mudflap. I have a 2 1/2 inch lift. Has anyone fitted 265/75/16 with out having to do any modifications to the guard, and will they rub. Its the wifes shopping trolley most of the time, and if she hears a noise.....well we wont go there.

2002 Prado GXL - Standard Rims

Cheers

[pythonkeeper Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pythonkeeper]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

G'day mate, the 265/75's should be fine. I had mine fitted before i had the Prado lifted and never had any issues with rubbing, i have more aggressive tyre's than the Bridgestones also so i don't think you'd have any probs. You'll find that most people go for the 75's over the 70's when up grading tyres.

Cheers,
Alan

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Thanks Allan, tried a Bridgestone D693 265/75/16 on the front this morning and it rubbed on the mudflap. Look like I will have to stick to the 265/70/16. That being the case, I can get Maxxis Bravo 751's for $189 each fitted.

Michael

[Mark Smith Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Smith]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Hi Michael

Don't give up on the bigger tyres. I reckon your tyre fitter should be able to adjust the castor at the front to creat more guard clearance. Thats what they did for me when I went to 265/75 Goodyear silent armours which are pretty square shouldered tyres. I have the tallest ridepro springs at the front but drive a diesel with steel bar, dual batteries, compressor, etc so I only have about 2 inches of lift over standard. They clear the guard fine now even under full compression whilst turning. Are the camper rims Prado rims? ( assuming you mean you tried the camper tyres on for clearance) Reason I ask is that rim offset also plays a part in tyre clearance.

Cheers

Mark

[jcas24 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close jcas24]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

its probably just a little rubbing on the plastic inner guard. There is a small bit that just sticks forward abit and you probably find it only rubs while compressed at full lock, which wouldn't be often.

I had 265/75's with ome 2inch lift and it was fine.

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Thanks for the info guys. The rim on the camper is a white steel rim. Offset looks very similar to the Prado. The tyre rubs as soon as it touches the bulge in the mudflap all the way to full lock. Caster" how far can it move forward, and will the effect any other components, steering etc. I'll order them and try them on the Prado rim. It did look HEAPS better with the 75 series. Did you notice any loss of power or increase fuel consumption going to the 75 series?

Cheers

Michael

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Got the Prado booked in at 2pm today D693 265/75/16, will let you know how I go.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Got the Prado booked in at 2pm today D693 265/75/16, will let you know how I go.

Re the PM Mike,
I have Cooper ST's with, I believe, much deeper tread than the D693's so I can't imagine you'll have any problems with the new tyres.
Looking forward to some pics of the new shoes

[jcas24 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close jcas24]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

I didnt know the still made the D693. My work ute had these on from the Factory, now running D694 and they are a better A/T pattern Both are still a good tyre.

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Tyres on and they look great. Fill in more of the wheel arch. Around 10mm gap between tyre and mudflap. The rims off the campervan must have a different offset to the Prado rims. Will post pics soon.

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Here are the pics with the new tyres fitted. Bridgestone d693 265/75/16.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

looks nice and tidy with the new shoes mike

do a bit of night driving do we

[mike1100 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mike1100]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Prado now sits 980mm at rear and 945mm at the front, from ground to bottom of the guard. and air bags are going in next week.

Light's?....there can never be enough light!

[Mattman Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Mattman]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

i'm looking to go up to 265/70/16 or 75's but i have a 98 prado non flared. does anybody know of a rim i can put on with same offset that will allow me to do this with out putting flares on........need help please don't reaaly want to put flares on but if thats what i have to do. i don't want the basic steel rims after something that looks good aswell
cheers mattman

[Jeepster Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeepster]

Re: 265/75/16 or 265/70/16

Have you ever considered 235/85/16. It might not be as wide as the 265, but it is still a 32" tyre, so if it's ground clearance you're after I reckon this is something to look into.