Changing tyre sizes
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 15:32
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I currently have 255/70 16 tyres at the moment and need to replace them. I would prefer to go to a LT tyre but in this size I'm very limited in LT's. Coopers have one but its has a lower load rating so can't use it.
It has been suggested to me to go up to 265/70 16 as there is a greater range to choose from, but from what I understand it will put the speedo out by 1.8%. I was wondering whether this is a common approach to getting a better choice of tyre or if I should just stay with my original size so as it wont effect speed but also the trip meter.
Any suggestion appreciated
Cheers Dave
Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 15:56
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 15:56
Don't know if I would be worried about 1.8% difference.
1. The speedo is most probably already out that much anyway.
They normally underead by up to 5% anyway. If you are worried borrow a GPS or use the kilometre markers on the side of the road to do a
check.
2. That about 10 to 12mm difference, the difference between full depth tread and low tread? So tricky question, :o), how often do you change your tyres now to negate the tread wear? :o0
If you can get a wider range, and the same if not cheaper price, suggest go for it.
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