Tyres

Do you mean this article??


Cheers Kev

David P,

Whilst each State has laws in relation to oversize tyres the manufacturers specifications are the governing indicia and must be heeded, particularly, when the vehicle is still under warranty.

Otherwise, there is a high risk that the warranty will be void if it's considered an oversize tyre contributed to say a failure in the drive chain, stress to steering, suspension components.

I'm also of the view that an insurance company would take note of these specifications in any claim, particularly if they were looking for an out.

The operating manual for my vehicle is quite specific, headed with a Warning:
Do not use a tyre, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Use only the tyre and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
Tyres must be in accordance with your vehicle's tyre placard.

My manual also has a heading with Caution concerning replacing original tyres with tyres of a different size, stating this could affect vehicle performance and can do potential damage to the driveline.

I am aware of a fellow whose vehicle did a uni joint and twisted the driveshaft. He had replaced the specified tyre size with an oversized tyres and was towing a 20' van. The manufacturer refused to replace under warranty because he had voided the warranty; cost him $3000 +