Legalities of changing tyres @ ExplorOz

AnswerID: 1585 Submitted: Thursday, Dec 13, 2001 at 00:00

James replied:

Does that mean you are changing to a larger sized tyre? I thought the BF Goodrich A/T came in the same size as the original tyres. If so why don't you do that?

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FollowupID: 505 Submitted: Thursday, Dec 13, 2001 at 00:00

Eli posted:

Hi James
The original tyres for the 100 is Dunlop 275/70/16. The BFGs are 285/75/16 so they are taller and wider.
Eli

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AnswerID: 1586 Submitted: Thursday, Dec 13, 2001 at 00:00

John replied:

Eli:

Go talk to yout TYREPOWER Dealer : he knows the answers !! Why discuss these details with people who only think they know ??

John

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FollowupID: 507 Submitted: Friday, Dec 14, 2001 at 00:00

Peter posted:

Convince me TYREPOWER Dealers know the ins and outs of the relevant pieces of legislation. I have been caught by so called expert dealers before. Better consult the RTA and Insurance Companies

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AnswerID: 1592 Submitted: Saturday, Dec 15, 2001 at 00:00

tim replied:

I recently (yesterday) had new BFG's fitted to my vehicle, the RTA (NSW) said the driving height can only be increased by a certain amount before it was considered a defect and unregisterable and most importantly it would also void the insurance if this is the case.
Tim

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AnswerID: 1594 Submitted: Saturday, Dec 15, 2001 at 00:00

Fred replied:

The difference between the two is around 21 mm (rolling radius) so you should be OK. Make sure to notify your insurer and have the new tyres endorsed on your policy.

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AnswerID: 1600 Submitted: Sunday, Dec 16, 2001 at 00:00

Jim replied:

Eli : Have you ever considered buying a new Landcruiser then you wont have to think about new tyres for a while !! There are a lot of dick heads who keep asking the same question on this Forum and in doing so there will be one less!! Give it a go !

Jim

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FollowupID: 509 Submitted: Monday, Dec 17, 2001 at 00:00

Bc posted:

Well pointed out Jim - and while on the subject you should have mentioned that there are a lot of dickheads responding to questions as well...Keep up the good work - I'm impressed. BC

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FollowupID: 513 Submitted: Monday, Dec 17, 2001 at 00:00

Peter posted:

So Jim and Bc. Thank you for your sarcasm. I suggest you share your whole lifes experiences with the rest of us on the forum. I'm sure we could use your expletives about you two. Now remember, tell us everything you know, and I don't reckon you should use anymore than say, a 1/4 of a page. Cheers, from somebody who wants to learn.

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FollowupID: 518 Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2001 at 00:00