265/75/16 on a D22 - Want answers? Use this thread.

digbyj said:

Hey guys,
Man this website is gettin addictive!
Scottybobcat wants to take me out 4b ing so gotta make sure my tyres are up to scratch.
Would 265 75 16's work in a stock D22?
Have heard it can make them a bit slow down low?
I'm currently running BFG at's 265 70 16 but only need to replace 2 so I think the obvious move is just to keep the same..... unless I find a cheap set on eBay!!
Cheers guys!

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08KINGCAB said:

I will have 4 BFG KM2(265/75) for sale, early December if your in Vic ?
They have done 5K, haven't measured the wear yet.

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ashleylipus said:

recently installed dick cepek fc-II 265 75 16's and am very pleased. only noticed minimal power loss and increase in fuel consumption on my stock navara
shop around at your second hand tyre dealers. i bought the dick cepek's for $75 each, fitted and ballanced in a 265 75 16 with no less than 80% tread on the most worn down tyre, just the luck of the draw though i guess

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ashleylipus said:

recently installed dick cepek fc-II 265 75 16's and am very pleased. only noticed minimal power loss and increase in fuel consumption on my stock navara
shop around at your second hand tyre dealers. i bought the dick cepek's for $75 each, fitted and ballanced in a 265 75 16 with no less than 80% tread on the most worn down tyre, just the luck of the draw though i guess

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Al said:

You certainly feel the reduction of power and you'll notice your fuel use will increase also. But its still drivable and the best choice for the size as you'll have a far larger choice of LT tyres and the extra clearance is handy. Also They look better as they fill out the guards well.

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petes navstr said:

when you say you lose power and drink more juice when you fit 265/75 instead of 265/70 is it a major loss or not really and how much less will you get to a tank??
i ordered a set of 265/75/16 m/t atz 4 ribs today and hope I'll be happy with them and not wished i went 70 profile instead, i drive 90% road and when do get off road its good to have any extra clearance i can get from tires

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digbyj said:

Hey pete, do you have a lift? I'm gettin mixed reactions from tyre / 4x4 dealers about no lift and 265 75's. Let us know how you go with yours. Cheers

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Ridgie said:

digbyj - check out some of the VNOG rigs at the next gathering - there are a few of us running 75's.

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