purchased 255-70-16's firestone destination at's, so far satisfied. would probably have been just as happy with the ht's though.

 

having changed the recomended size,did it affect ur speedo over or under in any?is the abs kicking more often?

 

Yes, it will. It will think you are going slower with the bigger tire. There is a fix for this, but the difference is negligible enough that it won't be a problem.

 

havent noticed any abs difference, feels a little more sluggish, rubs on access height.

 

Yes, it will. It will think you are going slower with the bigger tire. There is a fix for this, but the difference is negligible enough that it won't be a problem.

it wont be a prob unless there is a speed limit and an officer in the car waiting for some fun and calculating ur exact speed with a mile more or less !!! to give u a ticket :lol:

 

I am running 255/70/16 on my machine and have not really noticed any change in acceleration - but I don't have a heavy foot anyway. There must be a slight drop in performance but nothing I could detect.
The speed limit on the open road over here is 100kph but running the slightly taller tyres means that my speedo is out about 7kph - 93kph on the speedo is actually 100kph on the road.

You mention going down to a 235/70/16 - why? It will mean you speedo will be out the other way and you engine will be revving faster.

If you don't go off-road then stick to a more street oriented tyre. Get a tyre with a suitable load rating - it will be on the tyre sidewall - and feel comfortable with your choice of brand. I have found my p38 to be quite capable off-road with street tyres if you do ever feel the urge . . .

 

I've just had General Grabber AT2's fitted in 265x70x16 size, they fill the arches out nicely but had to trim the top inside corner off the front mud flaps, on full lock the tyres would rub on the flaps, a quick trim with a hacksaw and a tap with a hammer and all is well.

The AT2 tyre looks like a MT when new, big chunky tread blocks, but they're quiet on the road and Rangie is a bit softer due to the extra sidewall height, the overall diameter of this tyre is 30.5"

I have noticed on the motorway it's a little slower to pickup in top gear and I've still to check the speedo reading against what my sat nav says.....there's speed cameras everywhere round here.... :naughty:

 

I've just had General Grabber AT2's fitted in 265x70x16 size, they fill the arches out nicely but had to trim the top inside corner off the front mud flaps, on full lock the tyres would rub on the flaps, a quick trim with a hacksaw and a tap with a hammer and all is well.

The AT2 tyre looks like a MT when new, big chunky tread blocks, but they're quiet on the road and Rangie is a bit softer due to the extra sidewall height, the overall diameter of this tyre is 30.5"

I have noticed on the motorway it's a little slower to pickup in top gear and I've still to check the speedo reading against what my sat nav says.....there's speed cameras everywhere round here.... :naughty:

any pics of the car with them fitted please as this is the size im wanting for my p38

Thanks Rob

 

The Milk Wagon has 265 75 R16 Good Year Wranglers on it Thank you Jeremy I don't have any type of rubbing. The is currently sitting on
coil as installed by me. OME 751 HD Rear and OME 759 HD Front The car rides great! I am however going back to Air,
suspension.