Hi all, Im a newbie here and would like a bit of advice if its not too much trouble.

2 months ago (new) I purchased a 2011 GU Patrol. ST model.

I have the nissan black steel bull bar, 9000lb warn winch at the front so I will be having installed koni shocks and king coils front and rear in the next 2 months or so - hoping for approx 2" lift.

I am wanting to upgrade my tyres keeping my 17" rims. I've been advised by a few tyre places that the 285/70r17 would be the biggest tyre I could have (and this would give me a little more lift).
I have seen on this forum and others patrols with 315/70r17 and some with 305's (not sure of the rest of the profile as I could not find it when writing this..doh).


I will be doing mainly road driving but will be frequenting Fraser/Stradbrooke and Moreton frequently - sand work, so will be looking at A/T rather than Muds.
I am looking for advice (from people that have larger tyre sizes preferably) as to what size I can get away with and recommendations of tyre brand also. I have been looking at the BFG's ?? I know these are recommended by loads of garages but am open to suggestions.

Many thanks for your time. Look forward to visiting the forums regularly.
Mark Grainger