Thread: Can D3 17's fit a D4 (2.7)

Originally Posted by Graeme

I have Yoko AT/S in LT245/70-17 (LI 119) on my D4. 265/65-17 is the same diameter so opens-up more brand, pattern and load rating options. I have no complaints about the tyre or the size but wonder if 265/65-17 would provide beneficial extra floatation in sand, albeit at the expense of fuel consumption especially on gravel.

But as the D3 rim is 7",they may not fit.

Some of the X5 rims are wider,maybe BB6's as well?

The 265/7017 is available in the heavier load rating which is good.

Not only would they probably be slightly better in sand,they probably look better as well,but may rub due to the extra width?

Sniegy has already posted that he uses 265/65-17 on LR 17x7 rims. I might fit Yoko AT/S on this size for a lower load rating (112) for softer everyday use because I need a soft ride, and LT ones in either 245/70 or 265/65 on a 2nd set of rims for outback travel. I wont fit 265/70-17 because the wheels wont turn with the vehicle on the bump-stops, which is always a possibility with air suspension. X5 17" rims are 7.5" and tyre function far outweighs appearance for me.

Sniegy, what load rating are your tyres? Their web-site doesn't list your size.

Maybe a mistake,Sniegy's may be 265/70/16,which is OK on a 7" rim.That's why he needs a rear wheel carrier.

265/65/17 should have rim 7.5' or larger.

As for ride softness,the 17's on my D4 are no worse than the 18' OEM's.
But a 17' with a lower rating would be better again,if that is what is your need.

For me,a bit of a worse ride,or for that matter a slight increase in road noise is immaterial,compared with having tyre trouble.

It's easy to make mistakes with these tyre sizes.When i was trying to sort out tyres for the D4,i to made mistakes looking around.
I find tire rack is very good for looking at tyre specs,just go to any tyre and then click on the 'specs'.
Some Aus tyre sites give very few specs,particularly the BFG site.

The BFG site has had issues for ages - go to the Jax site it has all the BFG information.

I am getting four 17" BMW rims this week and as I have BFG MT KM2s on my truck and they seem pretty good onroad and off I would mind going the same. MT MTZs could also be an option.

Garry

My LT 17s provide a softer ride than the 19" Pirelli ATRs they replaced which surprised me a little, although the ATRs are renowned for having stiffer sidewalls than the OEM tyres. Whilst I like trouble-free tyres and prefer just 1 set, I may try the P-rated Yokos because of the gravel road survival reports for the 265/60-18 size (LI 110) - about the only brand in that size! However I disliked the 245/70-16 tyres I fitted to my D2 after having used 225/75-16 for a long time because they were too wide for good traction on slippery surfaces and the same problem occurred with the D4 with the 255 Pirellis, so I may stay with 245/70-17.

I suspect Sniegy will confirm or correct his tyre size.

Edit: Sniegy's tyres appear to have more sidewall height than my 245s so perhaps they are really 265/70-17.

I used the following 265/70R17 tyres on my D3: Mickey Thompson ATZ, MTZ and Maxxis AT. They were all rated as suitable for the 7" rim. Didn't have issues with ride on the bump stops for the AT tyres. Didn't try it with the MTZ's, however, the larger (but also sized as 265/70R17) Super Swampers wouldn't clear at bumps-stop height.

Cheers,

Gordon

To try amd make this clear Gordon when you say 'bump stop height' your not actually talking about access height are you?
I take it your talking about when the vehicle is sitting on its bump stops meaning all the way down.

I can see why this should be checked when fitting larger tyres as last week when I had a airbag pop if I had tyres fitted that couldn't turn without rubbing when it was sitting on its bumpstops then it would have been impossible to move the vehicle.

cheers,
Terry

Is there a way you can actually reduce the vehicle to the bumpstops to check clearances?

Garry