Let’s start with the size selection and look at the watch:
As far as Prado is concerned, whether it is L/C120 or L/C150 (not to mention the very few beggars among the beggars, and the work version), the factory standard tire size is 265/65R17. It can be seen from the table that the size of this specification is The tire diameter is about 30.6 inches.
Tire specifications are nothing more than a few key parameters:
1. Tread width;
2. Tire diameter;
3. Wheel size.
The first thing that needs to be determined is the size of the wheel hub. Since the standard front brake cylinder of all Prado series is a large four-piston, the configuration is relatively high compared to the incoming water, and the diameter of the brake disc is not small. This brings about a problem. The Prado has completely bid farewell All 16″ wheels must be sized 17″ or larger. In view of the fact that 17-inch tires have more choices and lower prices than 18-inch tires, and the larger the flat ratio is, the better it is for off-roading. Therefore, when there is a choice, I suggest choosing 17-inch tires as much as possible.
To make a digression, FJ’s front brake cylinder is dual-piston, so it is compatible with 16-inch wheels, but I still recommend 17-inch wheels, because 16-inch tires are becoming more and more difficult to buy and more expensive now. It is the most mainstream specification at present, and it may gradually transition to 18 inches in the future (mainly due to the continuous improvement of brake configuration, large-diameter brake discs and multi-piston cylinders have higher and higher requirements for wheel hub size), the same principle can also be used The same principle applies to other models, including low-level D-Max, MU-X, Navara, Tuda, etc.
Let’s talk about the tread width. Many people like wide tires. They think it’s mighty and domineering. It’s right to be mighty and domineering, but you have to consider the negative impact of tire width on performance, including power loss, steering gear burden, and various bumps on the front bumper. Wheel top fenders, of course, if the purpose of modifying the car is to install 13, and there is no demand for performance, then just pretend that I didn’t say anything, and install whatever I like, just be happy.
Some people will definitely ask, isn’t it a good thing that the tire is wider, the contact area is increased, and the friction with the ground is greater? Anyone who changes a car will change to a wider tire!
Well, now it comes to a matching problem, why change to wider tires? Because the power is too easy to break through the friction of the tires, now a random 2.0T car is 300Hp, 400Nm, and weighs 1.5 tons. The original 225 or even 205 tires are really not wide enough. It’s half hot! Back to the Prado model, let’s not talk about 2.7, or even 3.5, 4.0, just talk about GX460, what power parameters? 296Hp, 438Nm, the curb weight is as high as 2.4 tons, full of oil and water, it is 2.7 tons for two people, and there is full-time four-wheel drive blessing, is the tire width of 265 not enough? Measured by the basic level of 2019 AD, the power of the 4.0 Prado should be considered barely sufficient, not even strong, let alone excess. The acceleration of the 200,000 new Teana zero-hundred is already in its early 6s. There is really no need for wide tires in the Prado. Is it true that whoever drove the Prado started with a lot of fuel and started to burn out the tires on all four wheels? Obviously not, to be honest, the tires have to rely on the ground to be slippery enough…
Therefore, 265 is the most suitable tire width for Prado. Basically, it has reached a better balance in terms of vision and use. Blind widening is not beneficial to use.
Finally, let’s talk about the tire diameter, that is, the size of the tire. Let me give the conclusion directly. The height is within 3 inches, and 265/70R17 is the best size. The visual effect is not small. It is a relatively coordinated match. The diameter is 31.6 inches, just right. One level larger than the original size, various negative effects are relatively small, including little impact on the speedometer and odometer, and there is no need to replace the front and rear axle ratios. But there are two points to pay attention to. First, you must remember to add blocks to the front and rear limit stops, especially the front limit limit, otherwise the probability of the tire hitting the fender will be greatly increased (the original factory car will push it) , it will be more serious after changing to a large-diameter tire); second, it is best to change to a wheel hub with an offset distance (ET value) of 0 to +10, which is good-looking, and also solves the problem that the tire may rub a lot slightly.
For a plain car, I suggest keeping the original factory size 265/65R17 and don’t move it. Toyota’s original factory wheel spin space really doesn’t leave any margin, and there are many problems with increasing the tire size. The original factory size is the most suitable in all aspects. .
Many people want to change to 285/70R17 tires, but as can be seen from the table, this size is 2 grades larger than the original factory specifications. It is not impossible to install, but from my personal point of view, the performance The sacrifice is too big, rubbing everywhere, especially the top fender, it is really unsolvable, if the 285/70R17 tire cannot touch the fender, the 10mm thick limit block we usually add is definitely not enough, At least 20mm, the 20mm pads cannot be installed without damage, and there is a high probability that they must be welded to the car, and at the same time, nearly 1 inch of suspension travel is sacrificed.
In addition, I also recommend a size, 245/75R17, with a diameter of 31.5 inches. It is basically the same as 265/70R17 when viewed from the side, but it feels a little thinner when viewed from the front and rear. The tread width is enough for the Prado’s power. My car will not rattle when starting with full throttle as long as the road adhesion is normal, which means that the power output does not exceed the grip of the tires. fertility.
It can be seen that the two specifications marked yellow 235/85R16 and 245/80R16 are the most commonly used in rally races, and 245/75R17 is the civilian tire closest to the specifications used in racing. Racing cars choose this size must have been verified by countless competitions , There is always nothing wrong with learning.
Why talk about cost performance? This weird size is actually the original size of the Wrangler JK, and also the original size of the beggar L/C200. Coincidentally, the standard configuration of the beggar L/C200 is a Dunlop A/T tire, and the steel wheel + narrow tire Matching is obviously not acceptable to most distinguished Land Cruiser owners, so most L/C200s are directly changed to 20-inch large wheels after arriving in Hong Kong. The tires are piled up in the hands of the refitting factory in Tianjin Port. The current retail price is 300-350 a piece, and a set of four is only a little over 1,000, which is cheaper than a BF Goodrich KO2. These tires are 100% imported, and they are basically within a few kilometers. The new tires are all about one year old (due to the time of vehicle shipping, customs declaration, and sales), and they are not counted as stock tires.
In addition, this tire is quite heavy. The heavy weight means that the tire wall is relatively thick and has strong puncture resistance. , then compare it with BFGoodrich KO2.
There are many X Bao and X Fish tires for sale, and the prices are similar. It is estimated that this price is not artificial, so you can buy it from any one. There is no risk. The only two points that need attention: 1. Do not bring the wheels together Buy it, you won’t be able to use this iron wheel if you buy it; 2. Don’t buy a Prado tire by mistake. The tire pattern and size of that tire are not ideal.
Of course, it doesn’t matter if you think this kind of tire is really not high-end. Now the 245/75R17 BFGoodrich KO2 has been officially imported, and the terminal price is lower than the same model 265/70R17, which is relatively cost-effective. Let’s start with the size selection and look at the watch:
As far as Prado is concerned, whether it is L/C120 or L/C150 (not to mention the very few beggars among the beggars, and the work version), the factory standard tire size is 265/65R17. It can be seen from the table that the size of this specification is The tire diameter is about 30.6 inches.
Tire specifications are nothing more than a few key parameters:
1. Tread width;
2. Tire diameter;
3. Wheel size.
The first thing that needs to be determined is the size of the wheel hub. Since the standard front brake cylinder of all Prado series is a large four-piston, the configuration is relatively high compared to the incoming water, and the diameter of the brake disc is not small. This brings about a problem. The Prado has completely bid farewell All 16″ wheels must be sized 17″ or larger. In view of the fact that 17-inch tires have more choices and lower prices than 18-inch tires, and the larger the flat ratio is, the better it is for off-roading. Therefore, when there is a choice, I suggest choosing 17-inch tires as much as possible.
To make a digression, FJ’s front brake cylinder is dual-piston, so it is compatible with 16-inch wheels, but I still recommend 17-inch wheels, because 16-inch tires are becoming more and more difficult to buy and more expensive now. It is the most mainstream specification at present, and it may gradually transition to 18 inches in the future (mainly due to the continuous improvement of brake configuration, large-diameter brake discs and multi-piston cylinders have higher and higher requirements for wheel hub size), the same principle can also be used The same principle applies to other models, including low-level D-Max, MU-X, Navara, Tuda, etc.
Let’s talk about the tread width. Many people like wide tires. They think it’s mighty and domineering. It’s right to be mighty and domineering, but you have to consider the negative impact of tire width on performance, including power loss, steering gear burden, and various bumps on the front bumper. Wheel top fenders, of course, if the purpose of modifying the car is to install 13, and there is no demand for performance, then just pretend that I didn’t say anything, and install whatever I like, just be happy.
Some people will definitely ask, isn’t it a good thing that the tire is wider, the contact area is increased, and the friction with the ground is greater? Anyone who changes a car will change to a wider tire!
Well, now it comes to a matching problem, why change to wider tires? Because the power is too easy to break through the friction of the tires, now a random 2.0T car is 300Hp, 400Nm, and weighs 1.5 tons. The original 225 or even 205 tires are really not wide enough. It’s half hot! Back to the Prado model, let’s not talk about 2.7, or even 3.5, 4.0, just talk about GX460, what power parameters? 296Hp, 438Nm, the curb weight is as high as 2.4 tons, full of oil and water, it is 2.7 tons for two people, and there is full-time four-wheel drive blessing, is the tire width of 265 not enough? Measured by the basic level of 2019 AD, the power of the 4.0 Prado should be considered barely sufficient, not even strong, let alone excess. The acceleration of the 200,000 new Teana zero-hundred is already in its early 6s. There is really no need for wide tires in the Prado. Is it true that whoever drove the Prado started with a lot of fuel and started to burn out the tires on all four wheels? Obviously not, to be honest, the tires have to rely on the ground to be slippery enough…
Therefore, 265 is the most suitable tire width for Prado. Basically, it has reached a better balance in terms of vision and use. Blind widening is not beneficial to use.
Finally, let’s talk about the tire diameter, that is, the size of the tire. Let me give the conclusion directly. The height is within 3 inches, and 265/70R17 is the best size. The visual effect is not small. It is a relatively coordinated match. The diameter is 31.6 inches, just right. One level larger than the original size, various negative effects are relatively small, including little impact on the speedometer and odometer, and there is no need to replace the front and rear axle ratios. But there are two points to pay attention to. First, you must remember to add blocks to the front and rear limit stops, especially the front limit limit, otherwise the probability of the tire hitting the fender will be greatly increased (the original factory car will push it) , it will be more serious after changing to a large-diameter tire); second, it is best to change to a wheel hub with an offset distance (ET value) of 0 to +10, which is good-looking, and also solves the problem that the tire may rub a lot slightly.
For a plain car, I suggest keeping the original factory size 265/65R17 and don’t move it. Toyota’s original factory wheel spin space really doesn’t leave any margin, and there are many problems with increasing the tire size. The original factory size is the most suitable in all aspects. .
Many people want to change to 285/70R17 tires, but as can be seen from the table, this size is 2 grades larger than the original factory specifications. It is not impossible to install, but from my personal point of view, the performance The sacrifice is too big, rubbing everywhere, especially the top fender, it is really unsolvable, if the 285/70R17 tire cannot touch the fender, the 10mm thick limit block we usually add is definitely not enough, At least 20mm, the 20mm pads cannot be installed without damage, and there is a high probability that they must be welded to the car, and at the same time, nearly 1 inch of suspension travel is sacrificed.
In addition, I also recommend a size, 245/75R17, with a diameter of 31.5 inches. It is basically the same as 265/70R17 when viewed from the side, but it feels a little thinner when viewed from the front and rear. The tread width is enough for the Prado’s power. My car will not rattle when starting with full throttle as long as the road adhesion is normal, which means that the power output does not exceed the grip of the tires. fertility.
It can be seen that the two specifications marked yellow 235/85R16 and 245/80R16 are the most commonly used in rally races, and 245/75R17 is the civilian tire closest to the specifications used in racing. Racing cars choose this size must have been verified by countless competitions , There is always nothing wrong with learning.
Why talk about cost performance? This weird size is actually the original size of the Wrangler JK, and also the original size of the beggar L/C200. Coincidentally, the standard configuration of the beggar L/C200 is a Dunlop A/T tire, and the steel wheel + narrow tire Matching is obviously not acceptable to most distinguished Land Cruiser owners, so most L/C200s are directly changed to 20-inch large wheels after arriving in Hong Kong. The tires are piled up in the hands of the refitting factory in Tianjin Port. The current retail price is 300-350 a piece, and a set of four is only a little over 1,000, which is cheaper than a BF Goodrich KO2. These tires are 100% imported, and they are basically within a few kilometers. The new tires are all about one year old (due to the time of vehicle shipping, customs declaration, and sales), and they are not counted as stock tires.
In addition, this tire is quite heavy. The heavy weight means that the tire wall is relatively thick and has strong puncture resistance. , then compare it with BFGoodrich KO2.
There are many X Bao and X Fish tires for sale, and the prices are similar. It is estimated that this price is not artificial, so you can buy it from any one. There is no risk. The only two points that need attention: 1. Do not bring the wheels together Buy it, you won’t be able to use this iron wheel if you buy it; 2. Don’t buy a Prado tire by mistake. The tire pattern and size of that tire are not ideal.
Of course, it doesn’t matter if you think this kind of tire is really not high-end. Now the 245/75R17 BFGoodrich KO2 has been officially imported, and the terminal price is lower than the same model 265/70R17, which is relatively cost-effective.
