Increase in tyre size
Submitted: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014 at 16:33
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I have been considering putting larger tyres on my rims.
I have a Toyota Landcruiser (2006) wagon V8 currently fitted with 275/65R17 and was thinking of maybe putting on 285/70R17 which will give me approx 21mm height increase. I know it will create speed differences.
I was curious if anyone else has done the same without having done a
suspension lift.
Reply By: pop2jocem - Thursday, Nov 13, 2014 at 21:52
Thursday, Nov 13, 2014 at 21:52
This could get interesting seeing as how most 4x4 type vehicles quote a ground clearance under the diff centers. This being usually the lowest point. Measuring under a point anywhere other than that could vary greatly depending on how much load is on board at the time. Even under the diffs could vary with tyre pressures.
So taking all that under consideration I would think that the easiest way for the cops to
check you out would be by standard tyre size compared to what you may have on at the time of inspection.
Sure some of the lifts you see wandering around are so obviously not standard but a lift of say 50 mm with new or worn tyres could vary maybe either side of legal/illegal.
Cheers
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