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Adding to the legal aspect may be how your insurer or (if you have one) lease company treats the size change. I think as long as something is legal, most will accept a change, but it couldnt hurt to ask.
A colleague of mine was told by his lease company that a tyre size change was not permitted under his lease - possibly as it was not just maintenance??Spilsy
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For some reason I had thought that my tires are 265/65/18. Today, I went to Jax and asked the guy for a quote and he said are you sure - normally they are 265/60/18.
So,he and I went to out and checked - definitely 265/60
Quotes:
BFG KO2 265/60/18:$450 x 5
BFG KO2 265/65/18:$440 x 5
Fitted/Balanced/Aligned.
Considering 265/70 is biggest you can put - I am assuming 265/65 wouldn't have any issues with original suspension.2013 ZR in Crystal Pearl With Bits From ARB Catalogue.
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Originally posted by fatty boy View PostFor some reason I had thought that my tires are 265/65/18. Today, I went to Jax and asked the guy for a quote and he said are you sure - normally they are 265/60/18.
So,he and I went to out and checked - definitely 265/60
Quotes:
BFG KO2 265/60/18:$450 x 5
BFG KO2 265/65/18:$440 x 5
Fitted/Balanced/Aligned.
Considering 265/70 is biggest you can put - I am assuming 265/65 wouldn't have any issues with original suspension.
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interesting post. so im getting a set of (second hand) 275/70 17s on FJ wheels. On reading the SA website it seems this is illegal as they are more than 15mm (42mm) bigger than my standard GX tyres..
this seems a woefully small amount and 15mm is not relative to tyre sizes...i mean if i have something like a unimog or iveco 4x4 (i wish) the wear alone would make my tyre illegal from new vs part worn... or even different tread patterns!
Anyway had a look at the placarded 'official sizes' and it seems in some markets the prado came with a 285/60r18. When i compare this to the FJ wheels and tyres im getting (the 275's) the difference is only 17mm. now add in the fact that they are part worn then maybe im within 15mm although i imagine it will be based on the number on the size of the tyre rather than an actual measurement.
has anyone heard of anyone being done for 3mm or so? it seems that this rule is aimed at folks putting on far larger tyres than standard perhaps? interested to hear peoples thoughts...2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....
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Originally posted by retroenduro View Postinteresting post. so im getting a set of (second hand) 275/70 17s on FJ wheels. On reading the SA website it seems this is illegal as they are more than 15mm (42mm) bigger than my standard GX tyres..
this seems a woefully small amount and 15mm is not relative to tyre sizes...i mean if i have something like a unimog or iveco 4x4 (i wish) the wear alone would make my tyre illegal from new vs part worn... or even different tread patterns!
Anyway had a look at the placarded 'official sizes' and it seems in some markets the prado came with a 285/60r18. When i compare this to the FJ wheels and tyres im getting (the 275's) the difference is only 17mm.
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Originally posted by amts View PostIt is based on what is printed on the sidewall.
Which markets run 285/60R18? 265/60R18 is standard size here in Oz for the VX/Kakadu which is the same diameter as 265/65R17. So for now, in SA, you will need to get your 275/70R17 engineered to be legal.
data below...
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2012, 3.0 D 190HP
265/65R17 110H 7.5Jx17 ET25 ET 10-30 6x139.7 M12 x 1.5 106.2 2.2
245/70R17 110H 6.5Jx17 ET15 6x139.7 M12 x 1.5 106.2 2.4
265/60R18 109H 7.5Jx18 ET25 6x139.7 M12 x 1.5 106.2 2.4
285/60R18 116V 7.5Jx18 ET25 6x139.7 M12 x 1.5 106.2 2.4
285/50R20 112V 8.5Jx20 ET25 6x139.7 M12 x 1.5 106.2 2.4
interesting about the 'power output' eh
the 20in wheels are standard on the lexus LX570 which is a prado in drag...maybe russian prados??
how does one go about getting the tyres 'engineered' anyway?Last edited by retroenduro; 15-03-2016, 03:58 PM.2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....
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so an update but (and sorry its a mate of a mate thing) apparently recently the SA regs were upgraded to 50mm see below
http://www.4wdsa.asn.au/files/fwdmat...Tire_Sizes.pdf
woohoo! bring on the big wheels!2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....
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Originally posted by retroenduro View Postso an update but (and sorry its a mate of a mate thing) apparently recently the SA regs were upgraded to 50mm see below
http://www.4wdsa.asn.au/files/fwdmat...Tire_Sizes.pdf
woohoo! bring on the big wheels!
requires clarification or rewording because the rear axle on the Prado does not change height with a suspension lift.
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