Rodeo Tyre Size
Submitted: Monday, Jan 28, 2002 at 01:00
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Ross
I was wondering if anybody can let me know their experiences good or bad in fitting larger diameter tyres to a Rodeo (2000 model, V6, manual). Cheers
Reply By: Martin - Monday, Jan 28, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Jan 28, 2002 at 01:00
Ross, I did this to my rodeo. I put on Hankook Z36 AT Tyres, 31x10.5x15 on Sunraysia wheels and found the change in handling to be dissapointing. High speed driving was the worst affected. My main gripe was the vague steering. I like the extra height off road though. Next time I will try for 235-85-16 tyres (on original wheels) or 215-85-16 on OE wheels. The 235 is the same diameter as 32" but may be too tall. The 215 is the same as 31". I am supposing that the poor steering effect came from such wide tyres. Not many tyre companies make the 215 though which is probably what I will go for. In my research I have found (AT only) Kumho AT825, Hankook Z36, Toyo OPAT and Cooper ST. However the Cooper can't be used on a rodeo as its speed rating is N, whereas the rodeo needs a speed rating of at least Q (the numbers are code for a maximum speed rating, but I'm not sure what speed N or Q actually stand for). Anyway hope some of this info helps!
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Reply By: Martin - Thursday, Jan 31, 2002 at 01:00
Thursday, Jan 31, 2002 at 01:00
Ross. Hi in Tassie! My insurance company (AAMI) require the car to be road legal only. That is that they do not have any limitation on tyres and wheels, as long as they are legall according to RTA. You have rung the wrong gov agency about tyres. Call the Department of
Infrastructure, Energy and Resources in Tas. The ruling in Tas is maximum 1" wider wheels. Wheel diameter is not governed nor is tyre width or tyre diameter. As long as the tyre fits on the wheels, its OK. As long as it doesn't protrude from the guards that is. Hope this helps!
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