245/75/16 versus 255/70/16

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2002 at 01:00
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I'm a little confused waht to do!!! My Jackaroo standard tyre fitment is 245/70/16. I have been researching tyres and was about to order a set of Copper Discoverer S/T's. They don't come in the 245/70/16, so I have to choose 245/75/16 or 255/70/16. All the research (on this site and elsewhere) suggest to go for the 75 profiles, but. I have now been told by the tyre retailer that they would be illegal and probably void my insurance in case of an accident. The retailer stated it was due to the increase in rolling diameter exceeding 15mm. If this is the law how does everyone get those 33" and 35" tyres legally on their rigs. He said talk to your insurance company or the RTA for the definative answer, but we all know what talking to government departments and insurance companies is like don't we? Some of you knowledgable contributors out there must know what the real facts are.

Please help it is very confusing.

Col
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