2011 LC 200 series tyres

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 01, 2017 at 20:12
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Yeah i know but there appears to be answers to this question where some say yeah and others nay.

I have a stock 200 lc with KDSS with stock alloy 17inch rims...tyre placard says 285/65 tyres required

will 285/70 tyres fit without having to have a suspension lift.
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Reply By: Keith B2 - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2017 at 22:02

Tuesday, Aug 01, 2017 at 22:02
I have 33's on with a 40mm lift at the front and all is okay. But I think a standard rig might see some fouling on the plastic inner guard. LCOOL will have your answer.
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 04:15

Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 04:15
I don't think you will have any problems, it's only a little less than 30mm bigger diameter than the /65.

Your speedo will be accurate too. It cancels out the 4% over read.

Use the Exploroz tyre size calculator to compare.
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Reply By: Member - Alan H (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 08:00

Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 08:00
Yes they fit. I have had 70s on mine and they worked fine. Speedo is very accurate so beware of speeding. I believe I noticed a small amount of sluggishment due to larger tyre. Jury is still out on whether they altered fuel consumption.

I have just gone back to 65s to stop speeding and maybe a little more pickup

Alan.
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Reply By: Member - DOZER - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 13:55

Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 13:55
Yes.....i owned a vx with steel bar, scrub bars, and winch on std suspension which was sagged....and 285/70/17 tyres, no scrubbing at any articulation. You will get worse economy, which is partially because your travelling further than indicated (by 4%) but spedo will be accurate....also harder to keep in 6th due to throttle position being further down to maintain momentum.
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Follow Up By: Steve in Kakadu - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 17:22

Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 17:22
I was on the impression that the speedo will change because of tyre size but not the Odometer, this is because the odometer comes from the Gearbox/Transmission. .

This was told to me by a mechanic at a Holden dealership when I questioned him on my speedo being out 8 kph.

I am happy to stand corrected due to my source. lol

Cheers.
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Reply By: CSeaJay - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 15:22

Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017 at 15:22
YES, had it on mine
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Reply By: Member - Boobook - Thursday, Aug 03, 2017 at 07:10

Thursday, Aug 03, 2017 at 07:10
I ran a set of AT LT tyres and rims for touring and around town - 285 65 17. And a set of muddies that I put on for the High Country. 285 70 17. I swapped them back and forth a few times a year.

The 285 70 17's use 2 - 3 l /100km more fuel and stops the transmission locking up most of the time. You should expect that. Upside is the speedo is accurate.
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Reply By: Member - DOZER - Monday, Aug 07, 2017 at 18:18

Monday, Aug 07, 2017 at 18:18
No problems at all with rubbing, going up a size has a few down sides though....you will find fuel usage increases as it's more right foot to do the same speed, and therefore, getting and keeping it in 6 th gear is harder
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Reply By: Member No 1 - Tuesday, Aug 08, 2017 at 08:37

Tuesday, Aug 08, 2017 at 08:37
Thanks everyone
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