Maximum legal track width?

[mike06]

Hi all, can anyone tell me the maximum legal track width for a 92 model 80 series standard diesel? I got some 16x7 sunraysias (ROH trak 2) fitted with Toyo 'open country' A/T 16x75x265 tyres. The tyres are hanging out the guards about 35mm. Does ROH make these rims with different offsets? Ive got standard suspension at the moment and im worried about these tyres scraping the guards. Plus i dont want get hassled by the cops for being out of track. What do you guys reckon?

Cheers mike

[LuxyBoy]

Whatever it came standard from factory with is the legal limit.

[bribiesurf]

Hi all, can anyone tell me the maximum legal track width for a 92 model 80 series standard diesel? I got some 16x7 sunraysias (ROH trak 2) fitted with Toyo 'open country' A/T 16x75x265 tyres. The tyres are hanging out the guards about 35mm. Does ROH make these rims with different offsets? Ive got standard suspension at the moment and im worried about these tyres scraping the guards. Plus i dont want get hassled by the cops for being out of track. What do you guys reckon?

Cheers mike

In Queensland you are allowed to increase your track by 26mm on all vehicles and on offroad vehicles fitted with beam axles you can go up to 50mm over the maximum, As for rims as long as they are ADR approved all is good, but overall tyre size is limited to -15mm or +25mm so you go off your tyre placard as the guide, find the largest tyre fitted to that vehicle and use the tyre and wheel guide of australia as a reference. As far as protrution, no part of the tyre shall protrude past the bodywork when viewed in the straight ahead position, so chuck some flares on and you should be fine. The queensland police, transport department and insurers have had a gutfull of the tools running muddie 35's+ on the street and have been set to cane these idiots, but unfortunately will probably go overboard and get a lot of normal guys.

[mike06]

Thanks for the reply Bribiesurf. Will probbably put some flares on.
Youd think that the wheel makers would be able to offset the rim to fit under the standard guard.
does anyone know where I can get those small plastic or fibreglass flares that screw onto the lip of the wheel arch.

Cheers Mike

[Ruffy]

Yep Vic is similar to QLD. 50mm over standard track width.

Should be able to get the flare rubber at any half decent off road shop

[stinger]

When buying the rubber flares make certain you get the one with the wire insert around the outside edge. It helps to hold the shape of the flare.

What is wrond with running 35s provided they are covered and the vehicle is still able to stop effectively. Last time I looked it was no more than a 15 mm increase in wheel diameter which can be the difference between a new tyre and a worn out tyre. Qld needs to get out of the dark ages with regards to allowable vehicle modifications. Like not allowing incab adjusters for airbags. Okay so they do not want cars the do jumps like some jank tanks, so why not just limit the inflation rates......

I get off my box now and go back to sitting in the corner....

[rixrunner]

When buying the rubber flares make certain you get the one with the wire insert around the outside edge. It helps to hold the shape of the flare.

What is wrond with running 35s provided they are covered and the vehicle is still able to stop effectively. Last time I looked it was no more than a 15 mm increase in wheel diameter which can be the difference between a new tyre and a worn out tyre. Qld needs to get out of the dark ages with regards to allowable vehicle modifications. Like not allowing incab adjusters for airbags. Okay so they do not want cars the do jumps like some jank tanks, so why not just limit the inflation rates......

I get off my box now and go back to sitting in the corner....

Track is only one legal issue when increasing tyre size. What about the speed and load ratings of the tyres??

These are set by the vehicle manufacture and I think you will find that going to 35’s you will not be legal. This will probably void any comprehensive insurance you have.

Ricky

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Scab some conveyor rubber or similar and tech screw it to ya truck. cheap and effective. and you can make the width to suit. and it holds shape and hasnt fallen off yet.