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General Grabber AT 17" - 265 or 235
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badgerade
 


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General Grabber AT 17" - 265 or 235

Apologies for yet another GG AT post!

I'm confused - I have seen posts on here suggesting the GGAT is fine in 265 size on a 17" rim, but why would people opt for that rather than the 235 profile?

Thanks Thumbs Up  
Post #9631116th Aug 2012 5:56 pm
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AJS4X4
 


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The General AT is not made in 235/70x17 so most go for the 265/65x17 General AT which is a 112 load rating.

Some like big and butch....if it floats your boat, your choice.

General make the HTS in 235/70x17 but has less grip than the AT.

Some even go for the 265/70X17, it fit's but will rub off road, this is still available in the AT2 tread pattern and very strong with a 121 load rating.

Hope this helps.  
Post #9631266th Aug 2012 6:33 pm
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badgerade
 


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Thanks Andy, that's very useful. I already have the HTS in a 235 on the car but I'm after something which will give a bit more grip and maybe allow so gentle offroad work.

Apologies for posting a link from a competitor, but would the AT in a 235 65 17 work? As per here: http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/235-65-17/235-65...p-325.html

Or is the load rating not up to scratch?

Thanks again Thumbs Up  
Post #9631496th Aug 2012 7:23 pm
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235/65-17 is to small and the load rating is wrong Thumbs Up


235/70-17 29.95 inches 761mm overall Thumbs Up

235/65-17 29.03 inches 737mm overall -3.15% Shocked

265/65-17 30.56 inches 776mm overall +1.97% Thumbs Up  
Post #9631566th Aug 2012 7:38 pm
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AJS4X4
 


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Geoff is 100% right. Thumbs Up

On 17" rims we find the 265/65x17 to most popular fitment.  
Post #9632006th Aug 2012 9:01 pm
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badgerade
 


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Thanks guys Thumbs Up  
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Down&Dirty
 


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Great information Thumbs Up ,you've answered my question with out having to ask!  
Post #96690017th Aug 2012 6:12 pm
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Discoed
 


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I have 265/70/17 AT 2 and they are great. +5% and I have lifted the suspension with the britpart EAS adjuster tool. The spare doesn't fit in the hole but never mind. See my gallery pics.  
Post #96692017th Aug 2012 7:54 pm
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reidnul
 


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The GG At2 is available both as a 245/70/17 with 110S and 255/70/17 with 112S rating.

I currently have 235/70/17 Cont MS tyres with 108H.

Question is

1. what is the minimum suggested tyre load rating for a Discovery 3?

2. Will an AT2 255/70/17 fit without rubbing inside the arch? Its narrower than a 265 but deeper than a 65.

Thanks  
Post #98181226th Sep 2012 7:20 am
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reidnul
 


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Apologies for throwing one more question in.

1. I am buying these mainly for snow 60% and dirt/mud track (40%) use. Would a wider tyre be an advantage or disadvantage on snow and/or dirt/mud road?  
Post #98181526th Sep 2012 7:27 am
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