TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
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I need to replace the 265/70/17 BFG A/Ts that gave me close to 90 000Km.
I’m thinking of replacing it with a set of KM2 of the same size but due to our Transnet comrades the BFG shipment suppose to arrived last week turned around and now I can’t find any 265/70/17 KM2 in SA.
Does anyone know if a set of 285/70/17 will fit if I do a 5mm rod modification?
Anybody running a permanent rod Modification? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STt7DmJeeVc
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 10th Jun 2010 11:52 am |
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hls
Member Since: 29 May 2009
Location: Zwavelpoort, Pretoria
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I managed 98000km on a set of 245/75/R17 BFG ATs (with 6mm thread left). Replaced the tyres today with 265/70/R17. Tight fit so I do not think the 285/70/R17s will fit without a rod extension. I suspect the rear wheels will scrape against the wheel arches if you encounter cross axle obstacles. This happened on the 245/75/R17s that I used and the radius is some 17mm more on the 285s.
I believe bushboysteve has used the rod extension for an extended period previously while off roading.
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| 15th Jun 2010 5:23 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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even with a rod extension they will eat your rear wheel arch
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| 16th Jun 2010 8:55 am |
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