Tyre sizes: differences by brand/manufacturer.

[SJC]

Had to check on the web, cause I didnt believe it at first that they put such small wheels on a Patrol: The new pickup got 265/70r16 (31") and the 4.8 wagon got 275/65r17 (31"), 3.0 wagon also got 265/70r16. Shocking.
Always thought that they bring them out with 32" tyres.
The 4.2 pickup came out with 235/85r16 (32"). afaik

Would be interresting to see how much difference there would be from a 33" to a 34.5" tyre.
With regards to performance and fuel consumption: a 35x10.5 would be better....

I got another 3 years or so of life left on the 4.5's st maxxs, before having to replace tyres... But looking at the cost of 315's It is very unlikely that I would be able to afford them.
Might just slap another set of 255/85's on.
Toyo Open Country MT 255/85r16's are 33.5" tall
https://tiresize.com/tires/Toyo/Open-Country-MT.htm

[davidvdm]

Are those Toyo's available here in SA. They have some nice size variations the other guys don't have. I see they have a 33x10.5x15. I am nearly inclined to go for that as apposed to the 33x12.5 I presently have on my Sani. They would better suite my 8J rims.

[SJC]

Are those Toyo's available here in SA. They have some nice size variations the other guys don't have. I see they have a 33x10.5x15. I am nearly inclined to go for that as apposed to the 33x12.5 I presently have on my Sani. They would better suite my 8J rims.

Minty's sells them in SA. Have not phoned them yet, but they don't respond to emails...
http://www.mintys.com/product-category/ ... oyo-tyres/

BFG also make that size. Would be interesting to see how BFG vs Toyo prices compares.

[davidvdm]

I sent Emil off to them just after I made my post, still no reply.

[SJC]

They dont respond to email, have mailed almost all their branches in the past.

[davidvdm]

They responded ...

HALO DAVE EK HET NIE STOCK OP HULLE NIE WAG OP STOCK MA DIE PRYS IS R3250.00INC DANKIE KOBUS BY MINTYS

But now I asked for the price on both the 33x12.5 and 10.5, and he just sent me one price and has not come back as to which one he actually quoted on.

[SJC]

Ja sal interresant wees om te weet of die prys vir 33x10.5 of 33x12.5 is..

Ek sien op errol tyres, 33/10.5r15 bfg km2's is R3848. En dan het Maxxis ook die grote in AT980 - R2963.

http://www.errolstyres.co.za/tyre/maxxi ... TL18537000
http://www.errolstyres.co.za/tyre/bf-go ... 245/263042

[Peter Connan]

Why do people only ever answer one question on an e-mail?

[davidvdm]

Why do people only ever answer one question on an e-mail?

I think, they think we are going to stay in there grasp of wondrous information for longer, and by so doing stand a longer chance of selling us something...

Hate it with a passion. If I wanted to go fishing, I'd be sitting next to a river somewhere. Give me my info so I can move on.