Tyre size increase - legal limit?
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 15:59
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slyonnet
Hi everyone,
I remember a few weeks ago it was mentioned that a new rule to change the maximum increase in rolling diameter from original tyres from 15mm to 50mm was under review.
Anybody knows what the status is?
What is the legel limit for an increase in tyre size at the moment and is it likely to change soon? But then when?
Thanks,
SLY.
Reply By: flappa - Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 16:03
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 16:03
In its simplest terms . . . You are currently limited to 15mm increase in the max size shown on the
vehicles tyres plaquard.
50mm increase is part of the new National Vehicle Code.
Now , thats the tricky part.
Submissions have only just finished , and its up for discussion , however , it would appear that some states and inspectors are using it already . . . dont know how , or why ?
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Follow Up By: slyonnet - Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 16:13
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 16:13
Any idea on which states are actually already using it? Sounds a bit fishy though. What's happening if you have an accident? Since the new code is not applicable yet, the insurance company can refuse to pay the claim, regardless of what the inspectors or state might use.
15mm is quite limiting and does not give you a significant increase in clearance.
SLY.
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Follow Up By: flappa - Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 16:44
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 16:44
Tasmania Apparently (according to another
forum).
Apparently (again 2nd hand) , a few NSW inspectors are using it ???
QLD apparently have no intentions of adopting it.
Note: I have used "apparently" because the info is sourced from other people and NOT first hand. I also use it because , why bother to ask for submissions , if its totally ignored , AND , how can it be "National" when QLD have no intention of adopting it . . .
It seems a LOT of info is missing in this matter.
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Follow Up By: slyonnet - Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 17:29
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2006 at 17:29
Any idea on what the deal is in WA?
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