Are bigger tyres really worth it???

[happygu]

On my first couple of Patrols, I was really hesitant to run larger tyres, as my thinking as a young lad with no experience, was that if I needed them the manufacturers would have put them on standard, and I was worried about the extra 'load' on the drivetrain. Did I still go everywhere I wanted - yes, did I do lots of high country trips - yes, did I do lots of touring - yes. In fact, I still had an absolute ball with the smaller tyres.

With good quality tyres I managed with not many issues, but as time went on, and everyone started using bigger and bigger rubber, I did start damaging my vehicle on the harder trips, as the ruts were getting bigger, and technique can only get you so far.


Since my BIL finally talked me into getting larger tyres years ago, it has always been the first thing to go on a new truck. I still have never had any issues due to tyres, and they have ensured that my diffs and components, including side steps and sills are higher up and out of the way. Do I still go everywhere I want - yes, do I do lots of high country trips - yes, do I do lots of touring - yes.


There is no right or wrong, and even with the big tyres and lift, I still manage to hit my sills and rear quarters occasionally....... however, I do know that I would have more damage with smaller tyres, and lift.

Mic

[MEGOMONSTER]

How many guys that do have 35's (especially in Victoria or anywhere it's illegal to he on 35's) have received a free yellow sticker from Poolease.

Edit: including 3" plus lifts

[happygu]

How many guys that do have 35's (especially in Victoria or anywhere it's illegal to he on 35's) have received a free yellow sticker from Poolease.

Edit: including 3" plus lifts

I run 33's for that reason, and they are a pretty good compromise.

Mic

[MEGOMONSTER]

I run 33's for that reason, and they are a pretty good compromise.

Mic

On a GU8 has 32" stock tyres so to go to 33" tyres isn't really gonna do much.

[MudRunnerTD]

How many guys that do have 35's (especially in Victoria or anywhere it's illegal to he on 35's) have received a free yellow sticker from Poolease.

Edit: including 3" plus lifts

3" lift and 33s in the GUIV, ran 35s for a while too. BiG Lift and 35"s on the GQ and never been hassled in that either but I Hide it in the Daylight

[Drewboyaus]

I Like big Tyres,
and i dont know why?
something i cannot deny,

Go Large! You know you want to!. Is Big Is Good!

Hahahha........"Sir Daz-a-Trol".....LMAO

Are we gonna here you bust some rhymes around the campfire in a couple of weeks time?


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[taslucas]

X2 first up intro..

And my GQ has been running 31 road tyres for years.. I've followed turbo'd cars with 35's the whole time. You gotta drive to the conditions.. Know your cars limits as you'll go anywhere..

yeah but if you're following them into places that 35s struggle (with a good driver that drives to the conditions and knows their cars limit) then your 31s wont cut it. ie:http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...32-Colemine-Rd

[Winnie]

I certainly would not go any smaller than 265/75s, that's what I run as my daily driving tyres and do a little bit of offroading when it's not worth changing to my mud tyres, 33s. If I was to only run one set of tyres all the time I think there is no other option than 285/75s or 33s.

[happygu]

On a GU8 has 32" stock tyres so to go to 33" tyres isn't really gonna do much.

Hey Mego,

Stock is 31.1" 275 65r17

Mic

[Cuppa]

Changing from 235/85's on 5.5" split rims to 265/75's on steel 8" ROH rims achieved two things I wanted. 1. allowed me to run lower pressure 2. although the tyres are wider (almost identical diameter), the rims weigh less, & overall effect is lower wheel weight. A bonus is a more comfortable ride.

Cuppa