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bigger tyres
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Fri, 15 Sep 2006 4:06 +0000by v6lux
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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Fri, 15 Sep 2006 9:24 +0000by harrisbm
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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Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:29 +0000by Dave
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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Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:34 +0000by Keggy
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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Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:38 +0000by Danlux
I'v got 285/75/16 (33") and as far as the speedo goes I got one of these
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Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:39 +0000by Danlux
I thought image tags worked??????
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Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:40 +0000by Dave
Danlux: yeah if you use lowercase img not uppercase IMG lol
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Sat, 16 Sep 2006 8:41 +0000by Danlux
oops, my bad
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Tue, 19 Sep 2006 4:26 +0000by v6lux
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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Wed, 20 Sep 2006 2:33 +0000by Pistolsen
v6lux: do you plan to instal fender extenders? and could you provide me/us with a picture?
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Wed, 20 Sep 2006 3:36 +0000by v6lux
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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Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:36 +0000by newlux
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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Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:42 +0000by newlux
Doh! Meant to say. Used for hwy commuting with some farm work and off road.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2007 2:40 +0000by Dave
I'd definitely go the 31/10.5/15 BFG All Terrains they would suit your needs.
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Tue, 13 Mar 2007 1:34 +0000by kazdan69
Same here! I've had mine on since I drove out of the dealership. Best thing I did.
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Wed, 14 Mar 2007 4:14 +0000by Davo
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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Thu, 15 Mar 2007 3:16 +0000by Seaair
Welcome mate.
I changed my tyres to BFG's.
Good rubbers
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Sat, 17 Mar 2007 8:05 +0000by Ruggedlux
Planning to fit 31/10.5/15 Coopers ST
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Sun, 18 Mar 2007 1:19 +0000by Davo
31/10.5/15 Mickey Thompson FC-II fitted this morning see how we go
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Sun, 18 Mar 2007 1:21 +0000by chaser
sounds good davo i want to get better rubber