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advice on 33x12,5x15 or 33x10,5x15
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:48 pm
by majti
I got a lot of advice on tires sizes. I have a stock patrol lwb 2.8td 1991. I.ve been told its better that i got 33x10,5x15 because the wider tires have tendecy the break suspension. But then again I see all of members are going for 3x12,5x15 tires. Dont know what to do?
Plz advise
thx
.majti
Re: advice on 33x12,5x15 or 33x10,5x15
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:59 pm
by bogged
your biggest problem will be spinning the tires.. 2.8's arent known for large amounts of power.
10's and 12.5s are different for hard or soft ground.. both have + and -
10's will have less on the ground so easier to spin... I'd look at 32x11.5s with a 2.8
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:51 pm
by stool
GO the 12.5 I think the broblem is with diameter of tyre
but 2.8t`s lack power no matter what u do
ps are u sure its a 2.8 as thay came out after 1991
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:38 pm
by majti
Yeap, I'm pretty sure. Here in Croatia there are only 2.8td and 3.3. I only know one that has 4.2 and dont where did he got it. Think he imorted it.
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:52 pm
by stool
sorry didn`t think about overseas
whats the wheeling like in CROATIA these days
Good to have you on board mate
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:15 pm
by majti
Well since i'm new to all this cant say much, but from what i hear from other guys its ok. Every moths there is some kind of race (roadbook,extream,etc.). I'm slowing getting into it my self its all new exoeriance and i'm hooked

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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:12 pm
by Offroad-Events
I just came back from Croatia, had some lazy holiday on the island of Pasman

, and wheeling there can be great ! You just have to watch for mines in some areas, but most of it is already cleared now. There are a lot of rocky trails. I love it, and it's only a 8 hrs. drive from where I live
BTW, I run my RD28T (1991 MQ, 260 LWB) on 255/85-16's with Toyota 0mm offset steel rims and the size fits the Patrol perfectly. The lack of power is not that bad and somehow the gearing now seems to just fit.
The 255/85-16 Cooper S/T's are 33,21" in diameter.
Greets from Germany
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:21 pm
by majti
I've heard its nice there on island of Pasman. Here in Zagreb we go offroading mainly to woods. As for tires i think i'm doomed for 33x12,5x15 as my suplier says the 32x11,5x15 or 33x10,5x15 anit gonna be stock in near future, dont know why.
Btw...where did you get your lift and how much was it?
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:58 pm
by Offroad-Events
Since my 260 has leafys it was very easy. I got the leaf packs re-arched and one extra leaf added into each pack. That results in ~10cm of lift and feels perfect with the new shocks (Trailmaster Gas, european made not the US parts). If you need parts let me know.
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:40 am
by majti
Offroad-Events wrote:Since my 260 has leafys it was very easy. I got the leaf packs re-arched and one extra leaf added into each pack. That results in ~10cm of lift and feels perfect with the new shocks (Trailmaster Gas, european made not the US parts). If you need parts let me know.
Mine is coil spring,can you aquaire a 4'' suspension lift for it?
PAtrol 2.8td LWB (1991)
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:05 am
by Offroad-Events
majti wrote:Offroad-Events wrote:Since my 260 has leafys it was very easy. I got the leaf packs re-arched and one extra leaf added into each pack. That results in ~10cm of lift and feels perfect with the new shocks (Trailmaster Gas, european made not the US parts). If you need parts let me know.
Mine is coil spring,can you aquaire a 4'' suspension lift for it?
PAtrol 2.8td LWB (1991)
Sure !
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 4:03 am
by majti
Offroad-Events wrote:majti wrote:Offroad-Events wrote:Since my 260 has leafys it was very easy. I got the leaf packs re-arched and one extra leaf added into each pack. That results in ~10cm of lift and feels perfect with the new shocks (Trailmaster Gas, european made not the US parts). If you need parts let me know.
Mine is coil spring,can you aquaire a 4'' suspension lift for it?
PAtrol 2.8td LWB (1991)
Sure !
Where, wich one and for how much?
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:01 pm
by Offroad-Events
Best is you drop me an email
Karsten@offroad-events.org We can sort out details then.