I'm running BFG KO 265/65R17 (30.5") on my Hilus (2015 2.5 D-4D DoubleCab, europe spec).
These alloys are 17X7.5 with an et +35 I believe. (factory)
Now my tyres don't rub at all (factory springs / shocks, bit worn out)
On full steering I've got less than 1 cm to the front mudflaps
On full compression the side of the tyre is less than 1cm from the uppercontrol arm.
Now here we go:
As I'm planning a trip up to the north cape I wan't to be able to run chains *(preferrably on 4 tyres but on the rear for sure) while offroading (read: full compression and steering)
Therefore the idea sprouted to go slightly smaller tyres on a steel rim with an ET +20
For example 245/70r17 (30.5") on a 17x7 ET20 CB106.1 6*139.7 rim *(if i could find them....)
After a small lift (~2inch max) I might even get away with 255/70r17 (31.1"), a tad higher but still 1cm smaller than currently
Giving me 1 cm (or 0.5cm with the 245) extra clearance on both sides + the 15mm I gain on my ET change and I should then have 2+ cm's to fit in my chains.
1. any calculation mistakes or other thoughts on this?
2. does anyone know a vehicle that runs steel "17x7 ET20 CB106.1 6*139.7" rims that I could obtain?
- FJCruiser is on my list, as they are rare here in europe I'm unlikely to find one that has to get rid of steel rims. (likely ET +15)