Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

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.

285's will be fine.

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.

285-75-16 is a good all rounder.

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

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

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

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!

Baie mooi

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