Yeh Yeh another tyre thread

[Pete38]

I was thinking that. Just wasn't sure whether the white writing on the outside made the tyres bite more in the mud

[Keithy P38]

I have mine on the outside, I think it looks good! Each to their own though I guess! One of my vids on the "a few vids from my weekend" thread shows it/them in action.

[Pete38]

Cool. I'll have a look at them. I'm pretty sure I watched one that mentioned about a rear locker but didn't take note of the tyres at the time.

[glenhendry]

I have 245/75/16 (Goodyear DuraTracs) and they are fantastic. I have not touched inner guards or mudflaps and I only get very minor scrubbing in low modes. I recommend this tyre and size. They seem to be wearing well too and aren't noisy on the highway.

Also, white writing is on the inside!

[parasnoop67]

I have been running Maxiis Bighorns in 265/75 for the last few months with no issues. I have remuved my front mudflaps and made sure the liner is tucked back tightly on the brackets. I am running Gen 3's and have lifted the height on the two higher settings by a little on each one. Perhaps 3o-35mm. On highway height it is fine but I don't use that setting offroad. On normal height there is virtually no scraping and the extra height is handy.
Just last weekend on the Barnback track, coming down wheelruts so deep that the diffs scraped for a good 100 metres. Don't think I'd have made it with my 245/75 Wrangler mtr's due to smaller diameter, less clearance.

[Pete38]

Oh Damn you ha ha. Just when I thought the 265/75 were to much risk with scraping you tell me yours are fine.

Were they brand new with full tread and had the wheels right up in the guards? Any idea what the diameter of the big horns are when new? I've been told the km2's are tall For their size but don't know their exact size either.

[FANTOM P38]

Hi guys, just to throw a apanner in the works I have had KM2's in 285/75 16's fitted to my P38 for some time now. I have GenIII bags front & rear with Hard Range 2" lift kit and Longer adjustable shocks & EAS bypass. However I have not removed gaurd liners or trimmed any metal, simply removed mud flaps front & rear with only rubbing issues on full lock at front. Food for thought!

[Keithy P38]

Got a pic rovinrangie??

[wayneg]

I have had my 265 75 16 AT`s on for a few weeks now after 265 70 16`s .
The 265 70`s never ever gave a hint of rubbing. The 265 75`s have touched a couple of times somewhere on std height on full lock at the front. I still have front mudflaps so they could be the touch point. I have been unable to find any contact marks to identify and remove / modify the area.

[parasnoop67]

Yes my Bighorns were brand new and are on the factory 8 inch alloys. They are 804mm when new. My vehicle often goes to the bumpstops overnight but I don't try to drive it at that height. It's still a bit tight on access but I just let it warm up for a bit and its fine to go and is capable of anything the Cruisers and Patrols are as an absolute minimum.