Reply back from Michelin

Submitted: Monday, May 16, 2011 at 13:53
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Got a reply email back today I sent Michelin Tyres in regards to why they dont make a 265/65/17 to suit 17 inch rims on 4wd's. They only do a 70 profile which puts us out of the legal limit of 15mm increase in rolling diameter. 70 profile increases the rolling diameter by 28mm 13mm more then allowed. This is the reply below......................

Steve

Unfortunately there is no easy solution at present for this problem.

As you have stated we currently do not offer a BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 in LT265/65R17 and at this stage are not looking to do so.

The one bit of good news is that currently under consideration by all state road authorities is the National Code of Practice (NCOP) for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification.

If the NCOP is adopted it will allow 4WD drive vehicles designed for off road use to increase the overall diameter by 50mm, which would allow the size change to LT265/70R17 on your vehicle.

It should also be noted that the BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO is very capable off road and shouldn't be dismissed as a possible alternative.

This should help a few people out with 4wd's that are running 17 inch rims. He said its only VIC and NSW that have this rule so will bring it in line with other states. He said they are hoping to have it passed some time this year......

Regards Steve M
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