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nananut
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 12-2011
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA
TOTAL POSTS: 366
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Re: Re:
quote: konazz wrote:
Anyone know of a LT construction 225/65/17?
Nope unfortunately. You'll have to drop to 16" for anything in LT.
quote: bruceman4I,ve been told by other Xtrail drivers that 235/65/r17 will fit on t31...
235/70/r16 is 5.7mm smaller in circumference than 235/65/r17
does having a lift increase the size of the wheel arches?
I,m assuming having a spare tyre with a different size (215/60/r17) would void insurance claims?
Size of the wheel arches does not increase with lift. It's best to have a full size spare when out bush anyway.
--- x-2202 (c)
New: 2014 Ranger PX XLS 3.2 Mods
Old: 2011 X-trail T31 TS Series 4 Mods
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22/Feb/2015, 10:54 am
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Ian Ewin
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 03-2012
Location: Newcastle, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 471
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Re: Re:
quote: nananut wrote:
quote: konazz wrote:
Anyone know of a LT construction 225/65/17?
Nope unfortunately. You'll have to drop to 16" for anything in LT.
quote: bruceman4I,ve been told by other Xtrail drivers that 235/65/r17 will fit on t31...
235/70/r16 is 5.7mm smaller in circumference than 235/65/r17
does having a lift increase the size of the wheel arches?
I,m assuming having a spare tyre with a different size (215/60/r17) would void insurance claims?
Size of the wheel arches does not increase with lift. It's best to have a full size spare when out bush anyway.
Pretty sure Todd had Bridgestone Duelers (D694LT) in 225/65/17 on his T31? Dropping to 16" can only really be beneficial on a car this size though, so that's definitely not bad advice. I may be wrong about Todd's tyres being LT though? my memory isn't so great!
Also, the above advice regarding full size spare is true, but also be aware that driving with two different size tyres on the same axle will generate binding within the diff, which could do some serious damage to your driveline. It's never a good idea to run different size wheels(particularly on a 4wd) unless in an emergency situation and for as little as possible.
Last edited by Ian Ewin, 23/Feb/2015, 10:02 pm
--- Ian X-2305(c)
New: 2010 NT Pajero
Old: 2008 T31 Xtrail "The Monster"
The only one of her kind.. may she rest in peace :(
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23/Feb/2015, 10:00 pm
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konazz
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 08-2012
Location: Canberra, ACT
TOTAL POSTS: 479
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Re:
So I've come down to a few options. To play with, I have 4x17" alloys, 1x17" steel, 4x16" steels and the space saver spare, which looks the right thickness to put a normal tyre on.
still not sure, but i thought it'd let others know whats available.
1) 17" Alloys - keep stock, get Cooper CS5's as I do about 90% highway KMs between Canberra and Sydney and a few dirt tracks to get in/out of camp sites... I'm a bit scared to go 4WD'ing, after spending over $3k for a new DMF clutch. I'm more interested in touring and exploring, than outright 4WD'ing.
2) 17" Alloys - keep stock, get Yokahama GO12s. I travelled around Aus on these, and a capable tyre - but gosh do they wear quickly. Won't get 12 months of out them (I do about 50,000kms per year in the x-trail). I have an untouched spare GO12 in the boot.
3) 17" Alloys - go up to 225/65/17, get Bridgestone D697s. Not LT, but a hardy tyre and should be stronger than the GO12's. A little more aggressive than the GO12, but then I also have to deal with a deflated tyre in the boot (requiring a compressor on hand).
4) 16" steel - LT 235/70/16 in Bridgestone D697. LT construction, and will just squeeze in (although will need to redo the spring lift on the front, as the petrol springs have sagged under the diesel engine. I now have HD shocks, so diesel springs should last a while.
5) 16" steel - non LT D697: so either 225/70 or 215/70
6) 16" steel - Cooper AT3 (non-LT) - 215/225/235 in 70 profile. Wouldn't bother with 235, as I could get LT in D697.
7) 17" Alloy - not sure on this one, as its a profile that hasn't been mentioned often: 235/60/17. they are available in Cooper AT3. OD is only 719mm, so well within fitting. Width shouldn't be a problem, as I had 235/70/16 for a while.
8) 16" steel - BFG A/T KO - comes in LT for 215/225/235 70 Profile, so 225 might be a nice medium. But not sure what the performance of the KO's are in road/wet conditions.
So... TL;DR
My main decision thinking is:
If laying off the 4WD'ing, just touring back country dirt roads, the odd bit of 4WD and mud, but nothing too crazy (I'll wait till i'm allowed to buy a Jimny in 18 months), then go the CS5's. Spare will fit in the boot, harder, longer lasting compound and nice and quiet (I drive 97kms to work... each way)
If wanting to do light 4WD'ing, then go to 16" and get some LT 697's in 235/70/16, or heavy 4WD'ing look at the BFG options.. 235/70/16 Could be 'slightly' illegal on an ACT registered car (as we're still applying the older VSB14 section LS... but i could argue that we should be allowed a 50mm increase, rather than 15mm increase.
If wanting a mixed touring tyre, and keep the alloy look, the AT3 235/60/17...
Bah... decisions!
--- Michael K
2012 X-Trail Series IV Diesel TS
Member X-2600 (C)
Mods: Pedders Lift Kit, Bash Plates, 16" X-trail Steel Rims, 235/70/16 A/T Tyres, Heavy Duty shock absorbers
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26/Feb/2015, 1:47 pm
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Twin mobile
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 12-2013
Location: Mt Isa, QLD
TOTAL POSTS: 125
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Re: Thinking about oversized tyres on T31
I have a similar set up to Konazz by the looks of things.
I've done 90% of my 20,000km driving on 235/70R16 697s and they've been great for me.
No issues scrubbing, but I do have a Pedders Kit so that might help.
Only driven off-road a few times; mainly dirt with one or two actual 4WD tracks, and one weekend at rainbow beach to Inskip point.
I would recommend LT for its extra durability. Not just during low tyre pressure, but for the extra plys that will prevent puncture I believe that would be totally worth it. I know a fellow Xtrailer owner who used the 694s previously on a fleet of vehicles the company he worked for used. No problems at all, and he currently runs the 697s on his vehicles.
Never heard a bad thing about them, but I guess what you buy is totally up to you.
Just my input.
Ben
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Mt Isa, QLD
05/10 T31 Exy, 2.5L Manual ST
K&N + A/C, 63mm ECB, 20" LED, 220 HIDs, TJM Bashplate, 2" Susp Kit, H/D Towbar, Whispbars, 235/70R16 697s, Hi-Tech Exhaust
To do: Brakes, Strut Bar, Side Steps, 6" Head Unit
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26/Feb/2015, 9:55 pm
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konazz
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 08-2012
Location: Canberra, ACT
TOTAL POSTS: 479
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If you're going to do 4WD'ing or long distance touring, invest in some steel 16"s.
There isn't much choice in the 18"s, and also the thin sidewall can cause issues (I've torn 2 x 17" Yokohama Geolanders on the sidewall... so I'm definitely getting LT construction this time around). Just change the tyre over if you're going out for the weekend. by 4 stands, lift the whole car up, and change all 4 if you've got a impact driver. About 10-15 mins all up.
--- Michael K
2012 X-Trail Series IV Diesel TS
Member X-2600 (C)
Mods: Pedders Lift Kit, Bash Plates, 16" X-trail Steel Rims, 235/70/16 A/T Tyres, Heavy Duty shock absorbers
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6/Aug/2015, 1:11 pm
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