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Postby v6lux on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 4:06 +0000

Hows it going? I'm new to the site so if this topics been covered already sorry, I've recently got a new Extracab 4x4 SR5 Hilux and want to put some bigger tyres on. I want to put the biggest i can preferably without changing suspension (yet), i've noticed a few crew with 31x10.5x15, and was pretty keen on some wrangler MTR's in this size however the tyre dealer told me that the load rating on these was not high enough to be legal and would void my insurance on my new car. Another dealer told me that everyone just ignores this, what's the go? I'm sure others have been through this if any one can give me some tips on how to get around this i'd be stoked, I'm in WA if that makes any difference, Cheers.
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Postby harrisbm on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 9:24 +0000

I run BFG 255/85/16s these are not legal but the insurance company has them on the policy as the set i use when off roading the 245's go back on when on the black stuff.
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Postby Dave on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:29 +0000

I have 31/10.5/15 bfg all terrains, great tires all round and are on my insurance without a problem. DGA Insurance is the way to go.
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Postby Keggy on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:34 +0000

I have got the 255/70R16 on the new beast, how do you guys with the bigger diameter tyres then these go about having your speedo recalibrated?
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Postby Danlux on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:38 +0000

I'v got 285/75/16 (33") and as far as the speedo goes I got one of these



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Postby Danlux on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:39 +0000

I thought image tags worked??????
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Postby Dave on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:40 +0000

Danlux: yeah if you use lowercase img not uppercase IMG lol
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Postby Danlux on Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:41 +0000

oops, my bad :-)
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Postby v6lux on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 4:26 +0000

Ended up getting the BFG all terrains 31/10.5/15, these have correct load rating, speed rating and increase diameter less than 50mm which is legal, they look heaps better too. Thanks for your help.
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Postby Pistolsen on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 2:33 +0000

v6lux: do you plan to instal fender extenders? and could you provide me/us with a picture?
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Postby v6lux on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 3:36 +0000

Nah, dont need them, these tyres aren't much bigger than the originals and don't stick out from the fender on the SR5. They are the same tyres as the ones in the photo at the top of this page on the New Hilux header. I'll put some photo's up of mine soon.
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Postby newlux on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:36 +0000

New to Hilux. Have 05 V6 current shape cab chas.

Recommendations for tyres on pretty skinny alloys. Would like to go as wide as possible.

Thanks in advance.
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Postby newlux on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:42 +0000

Doh! Meant to say. Used for hwy commuting with some farm work and off road.
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Postby Dave on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 2:40 +0000

I'd definitely go the 31/10.5/15 BFG All Terrains they would suit your needs.
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Postby kazdan69 on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 1:34 +0000

Same here! I've had mine on since I drove out of the dealership. Best thing I did.
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Postby Davo on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 4:14 +0000

il be going 31/10.5/15 Mickey Thompson FC-II or Cooper S/T s on standard SR5 rims in the next week or two for about the same sort of use il let you know
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Postby Seaair on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 3:16 +0000

Welcome mate.

I changed my tyres to BFG's.

Good rubbers
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Postby Ruggedlux on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 8:05 +0000

Planning to fit 31/10.5/15 Coopers ST
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Postby Davo on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 1:19 +0000

31/10.5/15 Mickey Thompson FC-II fitted this morning see how we go
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Postby chaser on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 1:21 +0000

sounds good davo i want to get better rubber
If it moves shoot it , if it dosn't, give it a push
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