Cruiser 100 series Tyre/Lift recommendations for Sand Camper

[out0266]

I have a stock 100 series Landcruiser, and need to replace shocks (and maybe strings as well) Use mainly for camping on beach trips, and looking for recommendations on the following:

1) Tyre selection AT/MT etc
2) Wheel size
3) Lift kit eg 2"

Additional info:
Don't do much round town driving, and would like a bit more clearance for sand driving as spare drags on sand.

[bogged]

2inch lift and 285s
maybe something like MT ATZ
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.au/t ... _4_Rib.htm .

[out0266]

New to the whole 4wd thing, so any idea where to shop in Brisbane for tyres & good advice?

[JON353]

hey mate, i highly recommend having a chat to mario at "Ace tyre and auto care" for the tyres he has always provided great service and also excellent prices which seemed to be impossible for others to beat. and they are at tingalpa in brisbane

[bogged]

New to the whole 4wd thing, so any idea where to shop in Brisbane for tyres & good advice?

http://www.fourbys.com.au/
Speak with Ryano..

[BEU77y]

2" lift and 285's should help out. 305's are the same diameter just a bit wider which may help out on sand.

AT's or even HT's are better for sand than mud tyres. The flatter the tread pattern the better they'll float on the sand.

If you want to stop the spare from hitting get yourself a splittie or cheesy spare. The split rims end up at the same diameter as 285's. They tuck up out of the way. There is plenty of these going on evilbay etc.

[-Scott-]

AT's or even HT's are better for sand than mud tyres. The flatter the tread pattern the better they'll float on the sand.

I used to believe this, until I realised that they're only better if you can't get your pressures right.

At the wrong pressure, agressive tyres like to dig, much more than average ATs or HTs. Get the tyre pressures right, and there's no contest.