Draw backs of 265/75/16

[Homer]

yes mate I wrote it too quickly while at work this morning...thought I could get home and edit it before I got busted.

40mm diameter increase is what I meant...fixed now

Still not a bad compromise as the wobble isn't there - I hate it, makes me feel like I'm driving a 1970's Hilux.

[gregned]

Don't forget about the 50mm total lift rule too

[Homer]

Yeah already got a 50mm lift so it wasn't a big factor for me....what do the transport people think you are supposed to do anyway? Just have to break the law and hope for the best

But for guys keen on staying within the tyre law, I thought it might be an option as the 265/70's technically put you over.

Again, the law is only some states and will probably change again tomorrow...

[gregned]

What I am trying to say that if you have the 50mm lift putting on these tires will give you a total lift of 70mm

[Homer]

Yeah I know mate

I was thinking these tyres might fit without a lift so they could stay under the 50mm height rule.

That, and even if someone had a lift, having tyres that are within tyre legality guidelines (but nearing max height for those that want it) is potentially one thing less the insurance guys can use against you if the worst happens.

Hope that makes sense..

[CamboWambo]

I am just wondering who has the 265/75/16's on a ML with an unmodified (no performance chip or any other performance mods) 2.5 liter CRD engine. This is the size of tire I might go with when I get the 2"lift, but I am concerned that the little 2.5 engine will totally dog out on power. I am not worried about fuel economy as much as I worry about power to overtake other vehicles and also driving up canyon roads. So if you have the stock 2.5 CRD with this size tire, your comments would be appreciated.

[4wd26]

Cambo- do you know your diff ratios?
We didn't get the 2.5 in the ML triton, and the 2.5 (not High Powered engine) runs different diff ratios.

Going to be a bit hard for anyone here to give you any help I believe- Yours is also the 4 speed auto.

[CamboWambo]

Thanks 4wd26,

I do not know the diff ratio for mine, and I have a feeling asking the dealer in Cambodia will be useless. Yes, I do have the auto trans. Well it was worth a shot asking here. Its just I see some Tritons here in Thailand (I am visiting Thailand for a few days) that have this size and it looks perfect to me. I won't take a chance then, I will go with a 265/70/16 when the time comes.

[4wd26]

diff ratio - should be a plate down near the battery/ headlight look at the trans axle line will have some numbers 4.100 or 4.300 or 3.900??

These are the diff ratios. Don't write it off yet, and the difference in the tyre you are quoting above won't make a lot of difference

[NowForThe5th]

I'm running 265/70 x 16's and don't notice much difference, even with the V6 which I'm pretty sure still has less torque than even the standard 2.5 diesel. I've driven one in the 4x2 and it's not a bad little motor - I don't think you'll have a problem, Cambo.

[CamboWambo]

I just got home this morning from Thailand and I checked the plate by the battery. It shows that I have a 4100 trans axle. Is that good for larger than stock tires?

[4wd26]

I just got home this morning from Thailand and I checked the plate by the battery. It shows that I have a 4100 trans axle. Is that good for larger than stock tires?

certianly better than the 3.9 diffs.
Having not driven the 2.5 in the ML(non HP) cannot really comment.

Could you check this out on the thialand forums?

[Tom_Dunpeal]

Hi, I'm from Panama, My triton is an Ml 2088 with automatic 4 speed transmission. It is the 2.5 crdi and came factory fitted with 265/70 R16. It runs really good. When traveling on open road I have enough power to pass on other vehicles with no problem.
I fitted some 275/75R16 and still runs ok, can't really tell the difference or feel any difference in power than with the 265's. I've already taken it to a bit of adventure and everything ok.
I'm thinking about going for some 285's or perhaps some 305/70R16 and see what happens.

[sam]

Hi, I'm from Panama, My triton is an Ml 2088 with automatic 4 speed transmission. It is the 2.5 crdi and came factory fitted with 265/70 R16. It runs really good. When traveling on open road I have enough power to pass on other vehicles with no problem.
I fitted some 275/75R16 and still runs ok, can't really tell the difference or feel any difference in power than with the 265's. I've already taken it to a bit of adventure and everything ok.
I'm thinking about going for some 285's or perhaps some 305/70R16 and see what happens.

What make/brand are the 275/75R16's mate as I've always reckoned these would be an excellant size for the Triton
but can't buy them in Oz .

[Longranger1]

For those with MN's with 17" rims the 265/65 R17 Bridgestones are 26mm over the stock diameter (13mm lift). I have just got a set for touring, still illegal in Queensland as far as I know (15mm max in diameter) which is bullsh!t really. This has to be the most summarily ignored law around. A lot of the tyre places up here fit just about anything and no one seems to get pinged. Insurance could be an issue though.

[smouch1975]

Bag um up, then swap front to back and do it again

[mattyk87]

I've clearly done too much reading, I've convinced my myself to get 265/70, 265/75 and standard tyres at the same time. I have an mn auto, all standard bar a k&n filter. Love driving it at the moment, averaging 10-10.5 per tank with limited highway driving. Setting off on a 4-5 week, up to 10000km road trip in a month and want some all terrains on before I leave. Would love to keep the economy decent, won't be towing or anything, mild off roading. Read a few things about 265/75 being a bad idea on the auto, does that mean the 265/70 are half as bad an idea? Any thoughts will be appreciated, don't want to ruin the triton on tyres which I don't want to have to replace due to me picking a shit size. Cheers

[biggibbo]

Depends on your rim size. Some have have 16" rims 265/75 and some have 17" rims 265/70. That's what's probably confusing. Both are about the same size @ roughly 32".

I'm currently running 255/65/17's and avg a bit over 9.3 mostly highway fully decked out. Im about to fit 245/70/17 BFG's which are about the same size so expect the same economy. I did run 265/65 and 265/70' and each size up does cost about 1lt/100 per size in economy and the gearing down gradually gets worse.

[Tony81]

I have 265/70/17 Mickey T All terrains on mine and I get around 10lt per 100 (plus or minus a few 100ml) at 100km/hr.

I also have an ARB Deluxe bar and a heavy steel canopy which make a difference as well.

[Bazzer87]

I run 285/75/16 and I can still get 11L/100kms on the highway, that's with a RTT, canopy, bull bar, draws and a host of other stuff

[mattyk87]

Auto or manual? 4 or 5 speed? I have a glx auto, so hoping its a fair comparison

[Bazzer87]

5 speed manual

[m sciffer]

hi there
just remember that when you modify you vehicle it might be legal in that state but illegal in the next in nsw the dept of transport [ rms ] do road side checks and also police and can put you off the road or impound the vehicle until they comply with the regs. a few years ago in coff there were over 50 caravans from vic that were put off the road until they complied with the state regs

[biggibbo]

As I understand it the current VSi for NSW states a 7% increase in total diameter allowable above the largest tyre mentioned on the placard. So that means with a std diameter of 750mm, we can increase by up to 52mm without engineering. Cross the border and it states 50mm - no wonder its all confusing.

[mattyk87]

All too hard, different regs, potential insurance issues. Is an increase to 265/70/16 a waste of time. Is it best to just replace standard HTs with ATs?