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No problems Matt. Now hopefully soon we can get out and about...

Cheers
Rob

So fella's.....
Up for a new set of tyres . I have 17 inch wheels (did the TRD / Prado brake upgrade).
I have decided on either Mickey T ATR (5 Ribs) in a 265/70/17 or Bridgestone D694's in a 265/65/17.
Both good tyres IMHO as i am realistic about what I REALLY do with the vehicle (drive it to work ) as opposed to what I would like to do with it ....
The only thing that stops me from going straight for the MT's is the extra 5% in diameter (they do not come in a 65 section). I am not really concerned about rubbing and whether they will fit but am more concerned about the effect on gearing. I currently have 265/65/70 Cooper ATR's and already have trouble pulling my camper tailer with the 30.5 inch tyres. I can't imagine that adding another 5% to my final drive ratio (which is effectively what I would be doing....) is going to help this at all.
I know many of you guys run 32's and bigger, but for me I think that would be a bad call. For example i have only just solved my auto trans overheating issue when towing. Again this will not be helped by an increase in overall gearing.
I am not up for having two sets either!!!
I love the look of the MT's and like the fact they look a bit "Tougher" but i am concerned that I am sacrificing performance to achieve nothing more than asthetics.

So is anyone running a 31.5 inch tyre and If so what has your experience been? do you tow with them?

Just to contribute something to the tyre discussion, I am not all that happy with the Coopers (ATR's) as they only really lasted 35000kms. They have now done 40000kms and they are bordering on illegal.
They have a 60000km warranty but it is a "Pro rata" situation meaning you only get credit for the portion of the mileage warranty that you did not get to use. It's not like they give you a new set if they fail....Even then the "credit" can only be used to buy another set of Coopers. As I have not had a good run with the first set I can't imagine that buying another set is a good plan! even at a price which is effectively discounted because of the warranty credit.
40,000 kms is not all that bad, I suppose I just expected a bit more out of a tyre that i paid a premium to get into because I thought they would last longer. Lesson learned!!!

Hey guys

Just wondering would I have issues if I put 31x10.5/15 tyres on my standard rims with only standard suspension?? Im looking at getting a bigger tyre but I don't quiet have the money to get a lift yet...

kainb wrote:Hey guys

Just wondering would I have issues if I put 31x10.5/15 tyres on my standard rims with only standard suspension?? Im looking at getting a bigger tyre but I don't quiet have the money to get a lift yet...

No problems at all.

tasibrett wrote:

kainb wrote:Hey guys

Just wondering would I have issues if I put 31x10.5/15 tyres on my standard rims with only standard suspension?? Im looking at getting a bigger tyre but I don't quiet have the money to get a lift yet...

No problems at all.

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To the above question I ve just ordered a set of mtz in a 31/10.5/15 on a sunny rim will these be fine was thinking about just lifting the front end or will this be fine

Rhodesy27 wrote:To the above question I ve just ordered a set of mtz in a 31/10.5/15 on a sunny rim will these be fine was thinking about just lifting the front end or will this be fine

Mate I run 31's on stock suspension no worries even when compressed.

Awsome

Hey Guys,

I went shopping for variety and found some new Continental 31/10.5/15 for my 2010 SR5 Extra, and they are brilliant. At first I was a bit suspicious about them but once they were installed I was totally wrapped !!!

They are a all terrain, but they look more like a mud tyre. They sit the hilux up tall too. Nooo rubbing either, could have gone a bit bigger i reccon.

Best part.....the cost $190 each, and no noise. I priced the BFG's and thought $285 per tyre was a bit steep as they will just wear out.....



Standard radials did 50,000kms.
btw: I do like the look of the new 2011 Hilux D4D 17's.....trick wheels! Sits the truck up nicely.

Thanks for the thread guys. I was in a real quandry until I read this page! 31's on standard 15" rims it is then.

Richard

yep.. no rubbing with 31's 'unless' you go with a bigger offset.... if you stay with standard +30 offset rims you'll be fine..

Steve

What a read that all is
Looks like il be defiantly getting 31x10.5x15 BFGoodrich A/T's for my lux with no lift

Im a bit orried about clearance under articulation, I want to order some Hankook mt rt03 31 10.5 r15s
Stock standard 06 sr5

After reading this thread it sounds to me I shouldn't have any issues?

Thanks

You'll be fine mate.

Snagged the back of my Sahara bar yesty while chucking a uturn on some rutted ground.....bottomed out the suspension.......only running 32's with a 2' lift....bitta panel beating to do now....

i just got some ko2 32's fitted on my stock hilux went with dynamic +10 steel wheels my god there was a lot of scrubbing on the bumper bar inner guard and mud guards out came the grinder should suffice till i get my bar on

TOYZX wrote:You'll be fine mate.

Well they fit enough clearance with chains too