How big?

Post by **Stefan** » 04 Apr 2010 22:01

Hi all,

I'm in need of your expert opinions.

The tyres on the Patrol needs replacing. Current size is 275/70 R16 How much bigger (not specifically wider) can I go without modifying the vehicle? (castor correction, diff gearring etc).

Thanks so much.

Post by **Herrie** » 05 Apr 2010 06:46

285's will be fine.

Post by **Gerrit Loubser** » 05 Apr 2010 07:48

I agree with Herrie, Stefan. Just for reference, the nominal overall diameter of the 275/70R16 tyre is 31.2", while the 285/75R16 tyre is 32.8".

I am also not a fan of very wide tyres. In my opinion they don't work particularly well (and I don't like their looks either). I would have liked to fit 255/85R16 tyres to my car. These have a nominal size of 33", but are not at all freely available locally. Still, the 285/75R16s work well enough.

Post by **G-MAN** » 05 Apr 2010 11:22

285-75-16 is a good all rounder.

Post by **G-MAN** » 05 Apr 2010 11:26

I see Vaatjie is selling some 285's, check it out.

Post by **Stefan** » 05 Apr 2010 21:11

Thanks G-Man. I'll also give Johann Tyres a call

Post by **Stefan** » 07 Apr 2010 23:20

I'm now the proud owner of 5 Cooper STTs (285/75 R16s) Thanks Faffa!

Post by **KOOS BEST** » 11 Apr 2010 07:45

Dit is mooi tekkies daai, mens kan nie glo hoe bande n voertuig se veldry vermoe beinvloed nie. Met daai Coopers kan jy nou baie meer dinge doen, n baie nice all rounder.
ns. Toe ek my GU gekoop het het hy bande opgehad wat ek nie eers n graswal kon uitry nie, en dit was alles net die bande en niks met die voertuig te doen nie.

Weereens geluk man!

Post by **Herrie** » 12 Apr 2010 08:05

Baie mooi

Post by **AndriesS** » 13 Apr 2010 15:06

Stefan, are your Patrol standard , no lifting kit installed?

Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

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