Can tire 265/70R16 fit well in 2010 Alterra?

**PATSYS** · March 6th, 2017 06:43 PM

Hi all,

I am planning to replace my tire with Bridgestone 265/70R16. I did some measurements and it appears to be have ample space, both height and width.

Has any of you Alterra owners tried tire this much bigger (about 1.1" taller and 0.8 wider) than the stock?

Thanks

**Uncle Nick** · March 7th, 2017 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by PATSYS

Hi all,

I am planning to replace my tire with Bridgestone 265/70R16. I did some measurements and it appears to be have ample space, both height and width.

Has any of you Alterra owners tried tire this much bigger (about 1.1" taller and 0.8 wider) than the stock?

Thanks

I have a 2011 Alterra Urban Cruiser 4X4. I never did like the original Bridgestone Dueler as supplied. My biggest complaint is that they seem to pick up every little stone on the roads and NEVER let them go....so annoying. I replaced them with the same size tire as supplied as standard issue on the Dmax Boondock. That is 265/70/16, but I also upgraded to Michelin Cross. Well, I could sing praises about this tire, but that is my prejudiced view. The new tire size does not really affect the speedo error as evidenced by comparing my inav speed indication with my speedo reading. 41 kph vs 40 kph. The handling is improved at 30 psi. Fuel consumption is slightly better. A little more road noise with the windows down and the radio off. Otherwise I really do not notice it. This tire size fits better, and greatly improves the "looks" in my opinion. Look up the Michelin Cross on "Google". If you can swallow the premium price, I feel that quality is cheaper in the long run. That's how I see it anyway. Ciao!

**Uncle Nick** · March 7th, 2017 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Uncle Nick

I have a 2011 Alterra Urban Cruiser 4X4. I never did like the original Bridgestone Dueler as supplied. My biggest complaint is that they seem to pick up every little stone on the roads and NEVER let them go....so annoying. I replaced them with the same size tire as supplied as standard issue on the Dmax Boondock. That is 265/70/16, but I also upgraded to Michelin Cross. Well, I could sing praises about this tire, but that is my prejudiced view. The new tire size does not really affect the speedo error as evidenced by comparing my inav speed indication with my speedo reading. 41 kph vs 40 kph. The handling is improved at 30 psi. Fuel consumption is slightly better. A little more road noise with the windows down and the radio off. Otherwise I really do not notice it. This tire size fits better, and greatly improves the "looks" in my opinion. Look up the Michelin Cross on "Google". If you can swallow the premium price, I feel that quality is cheaper in the long run. That's how I see it anyway. Ciao!

To be more precise, My replacement tires are Michelin Latitude Cross. Ciao!

**PATSYS** · March 8th, 2017 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by Uncle Nick

To be more precise, My replacement tires are Michelin Latitude Cross. Ciao!

Hi Uncle Nick,

Thanks for your post. I will look it up.

The tire I have in mind is Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697 265/70R16 (with the white lettering). If you have insight on this, please let me know.

**Uncle Nick** · March 8th, 2017 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by PATSYS

Hi Uncle Nick,

Thanks for your post. I will look it up.

The tire I have in mind is Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697 265/70R16 (with the white lettering). If you have insight on this, please let me know.

I have no personal experience with your choice. The tread pattern is very good. Your tire is most popular in Australia. All reviews are most positive in nature. Your selection is a very good one, in my opinion. In Canada, I had 4 or 5 sets of raised white letter Michelins, similar to your Bridgestone choice. They look good, no question about that. I had to scrub the white raised letters with a Brillo soap pad at every car wash, otherwise the tires distracted from my SUV's appearance. Go for the Bridgestones, you surely will be happy. Ciao!