Stuck between 245 & 265

[DannyBoy]

Hi all,

Cant make my mind up on which Width & Diameter to go, I am thinking either

265/70R17 (31.6") or
245/70R17 (30.5")
Stock Rims.
Stock Suspension.

Used as the every day car (only car) and off roading every 3-4 weeks.

-Danny

 

[d22dave]

Wider looks better IMO. The d40 at work has 245/75/16 in cooper st maxx they look small verses my 265/75/16 cooper st maxx on my d22.. Plus that little bit of extra tyre height gives you a little bit more body clearance,

 

[4 naving]

In Qld the law is you can go bigger but not smaller so it might be worth looking into it if you want 245mm. or did you decision just get easier.....

 

[nuckin futs]

id go with the 265's

 

[DannyBoy]

Leaning more towards the 265 for the extra clearance for body, diff etc.

From what I have read 265/70R17 will fit the D40 2012 ST with no scrubbing is that correct?

I called RMS to check for legal tire size increase they told me its 7% +/- OD

 

[rsk_productions]

I have fitted this in my car. 33 and 35.
33 not problem.

 

[Tappet]

I have fitted this in my car. 33 and 35.
33 not problem.
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Looks super tough but you'd last about 5 minutes before the cops defected you.

 

[DannyBoy]

I have fitted this in my car. 33 and 35.
33 not problem.
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Not with stock suspension.

 

[rsk_productions]

Looks super tough but you'd last about 5 minutes before the cops defected you.

Jajaja yes. But thrse are 33x12.5. You can choose another 33.
After I must to mount this.
K

 

[rsk_productions]

Stock suspension plus spacers it's the same.

 

[Sumodog]

I ve got 245/70/17 Goodyear Adventures on a 550 . Current fashion is to go wide but in reality narrow probably performs better is cheaper and results in better fuel economy . Tyre I use has fairly chunky thread and does not look out of place on a D40. I would not consider 265/70/17 to be too large but anything bigger is not likely to be an improvement in performance.

 

[DannyBoy]

I ve got 245/70/17 Goodyear Adventures on a 550 . Current fashion is to go wide but in reality narrow probably performs better is cheaper and results in better fuel economy . Tyre I use has fairly chunky thread and does not look out of place on a D40. I would not consider 265/70/17 to be too large but anything bigger is not likely to be an improvement in performance.

Talking to a fella at work and explained some other information about differences and what you have said and decided to go with the 245/70R17.

Thank you every one for your input