Tyres, no not that question

Submitted: Friday, May 23, 2008 at 16:15

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Willb

Hello learned forumites, I have a Jackaroo, '99 T/D fitted with 245/70/16 all terrains on 7x16jj rims.
I also have a set of 6x16jj rims and some 225/75/16 tyres.
I am after information on the legalities re. insurance on fitting the 6" rims with the 275/75/16 tyres to save the good all terrains for trips.
The BFG site ( bugger , mentioned the brand, LOL) says the 225/75/16 can go on the 6" rims.
Cheers and thanks in advance,
Willb

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Reply By: Wetty - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 17:13

Friday, May 23, 2008 at 17:13

Somehow I don't think you'd get 275's on a 6" rim. . . . . (Looks like you meant 225 after re-reading your post)
I looked into the same thing with my Bravo, and was told 235 was as wide as that particular fitter would put on. . . . I ended up going to 15" rims with 30x9.5's as the package of 5 wheels and tyres was cheaper than getting just 4 16" tyres. Now have the stock rims and tyres as well as the little chubby ones. . . .
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Wetty

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Follow Up By: Willb - Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 07:01

Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 07:01

Hi Wetty, thanks for the reply. Sorry I did mean 225/75/16.
The question allways seems to be "how wide or big can I go" rather than can I go smaller/narrower ?
I'll have to try wading through the RTA website to get some more info.
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Willb

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Reply By: sfletch - Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 17:04

Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 17:04

I think i understand what you are asking,i have 225/75 on 6" Prado rims on my Hilux and am quite happy with them,dont change gearing etc,same roling diameter,didnt want wide tyres, the are a little wider than stock but not 265's or 31's,would like to have 235/85 but warned not to on 6" rims.

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