Hi,
I am thinking of fitting slightly larger 265/75R16 tires on a second set of rims for off road use only (I know that his will affect the auto gearbox).
I am just curious if the spare will fit on the back door without touching the bumper on a NP model Pajero (2004+). The wheel radius will be about 13mm bigger.
Thanks,
Greg
It definately fits on a NM, so should fit NPGreg_SA wrote:Hi,
I am thinking of fitting slightly larger 265/75R16 tires on a second set of rims for off road use only (I know that his will affect the auto gearbox).
I am just curious if the spare will fit on the back door without touching the bumper on a NP model Pajero (2004+). The wheel radius will be about 13mm bigger.
Thanks,
Greg
2009 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS (Gen4) - Casper (Starting to grow on me)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
Greg,
1. This might help. When we (wife and I) go touring into darkest southern Africa, I use a second set of wheels. The rims are x GLX rims that were widened to 8 inches and fittd with 275/70/16 tyres. I also carry an extra spare on the rear door (two spare wheels). To date without any problem.
2. As for the gear ratio, I fitted two 4.1:1 diffs (rear locker plus the normal front diff) in place of the normal 4.3:1 diffs. The combination of both the tyres/rims and the diffs did change the gearing but to be honest, it did not affect the performance or pulling power. The mother grundies will say that it is impossible and that there should have been a big reduction. Maybe if one measures it with a stop watch or in a laborotory but for normal driving and touring, the diffirence is not notceable. When I tested my speedo with a GPS, the difference in actual speed vs the indicated speed was about 9 kph - the original combo tyres and diffs (4.3:1) vs the bigger tyres and diffs (4.1:1). After fitting the "new" diffs, I checked the speedo again {standard tyres (265/70/16) vs the bigger tyres (275/70/16)} there is approx 3 kph difference.
3. Your tyre dealer should be willing to fit one 265/75/16 so that you can try ir on the spare wheel bracket. If it fits, I suggest do the rest.
Regards,
Cloyd
1. This might help. When we (wife and I) go touring into darkest southern Africa, I use a second set of wheels. The rims are x GLX rims that were widened to 8 inches and fittd with 275/70/16 tyres. I also carry an extra spare on the rear door (two spare wheels). To date without any problem.
2. As for the gear ratio, I fitted two 4.1:1 diffs (rear locker plus the normal front diff) in place of the normal 4.3:1 diffs. The combination of both the tyres/rims and the diffs did change the gearing but to be honest, it did not affect the performance or pulling power. The mother grundies will say that it is impossible and that there should have been a big reduction. Maybe if one measures it with a stop watch or in a laborotory but for normal driving and touring, the diffirence is not notceable. When I tested my speedo with a GPS, the difference in actual speed vs the indicated speed was about 9 kph - the original combo tyres and diffs (4.3:1) vs the bigger tyres and diffs (4.1:1). After fitting the "new" diffs, I checked the speedo again {standard tyres (265/70/16) vs the bigger tyres (275/70/16)} there is approx 3 kph difference.
3. Your tyre dealer should be willing to fit one 265/75/16 so that you can try ir on the spare wheel bracket. If it fits, I suggest do the rest.
Regards,
Cloyd
Hey Cloyd,
I assume you have a petrol Pajero? Why did you change the diffs? Going from 4.3 to 4.1 would make the gearing longer? Did you want to change your rear diff to one with diff-lock?
I assume you have a petrol Pajero? Why did you change the diffs? Going from 4.3 to 4.1 would make the gearing longer? Did you want to change your rear diff to one with diff-lock?
2008 Pajero DiDc LWB GLS
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
Well, after reading on the Aussie Pajero forum, it seem like it will JUST fit... it might touch though.
I'll see what happens and give feedback. I might have to modify the spare wheel bracket.
I'll see what happens and give feedback. I might have to modify the spare wheel bracket.
2008 Pajero DiDc LWB GLS
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
Just wanted to report back...
265/75R16 KM2 tires do fit... they just and I mean JUST touch the bumper at the back. It you lightly press on the bumper, then it doesn't touch. I'll just put a bit platisc tape or something between the tire and bumper.
265/75R16 KM2 tires do fit... they just and I mean JUST touch the bumper at the back. It you lightly press on the bumper, then it doesn't touch. I'll just put a bit platisc tape or something between the tire and bumper.
2008 Pajero DiDc LWB GLS
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
2005 Pajero DiD SWB GLS (sold)
1. Sorry for only replying now. Were away on a trip in the Namib.
2. The reason for changing the diffs was the be able to have a rear lockable diff. The standard reatios in the petrol (2004 GLS) is 4.3:1 and the lockable diffs are either 4.1:1 or 3.9:1. To date, I have not noticed any reduction in either the performance or any change in the fuel consumption - but I now have a rear diff lock that I can use in either high-range or low-range. During our trip in the Namib< I basically drove the whole time with the rear diff lock "ON".
Regards , Cloyd.
2. The reason for changing the diffs was the be able to have a rear lockable diff. The standard reatios in the petrol (2004 GLS) is 4.3:1 and the lockable diffs are either 4.1:1 or 3.9:1. To date, I have not noticed any reduction in either the performance or any change in the fuel consumption - but I now have a rear diff lock that I can use in either high-range or low-range. During our trip in the Namib< I basically drove the whole time with the rear diff lock "ON".
Regards , Cloyd.
Greg,
Please forgive me for a slight high jacking of your thread, but I have an uncontrolable desire to ask this question:
Cloyd, how much petrol did you carry to do the Namib trip?
Please forgive me for a slight high jacking of your thread, but I have an uncontrolable desire to ask this question:
Cloyd, how much petrol did you carry to do the Namib trip?