2007 Hilux SR5 Tyre Upgrade
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:01 am
Purchasing a new hilux and looking at upgrading tyres from 255/70x15 to 265/75x16 increases wheel diameter from 29.05 in to 31.64 in an increase of approx 2.6 in....
I beleive that this exceeds NSW RTA diameter max increase of 15mm although I may have mis read this as I was under the impression that it was 2 in.
It will exceed the limit nonetheless, has anyone had an engineer certificate approved for this increase on a Hilux?
I rang an approved engineer today but he was vague said to hand over the dough first and he needs to look at guard clearances, rim width, track, wheel diameter before he could approve or not approve.
I will be upgrading the suspension with an ARB 40mm lift so clearances will be better than standard around the guards anyway and the standard tyres look too small anyway...
A recommended engineer (Sydney to Canberra) would be appreciated and an estimate on what it costs.
Thanks in advance
I beleive that this exceeds NSW RTA diameter max increase of 15mm although I may have mis read this as I was under the impression that it was 2 in.
It will exceed the limit nonetheless, has anyone had an engineer certificate approved for this increase on a Hilux?
I rang an approved engineer today but he was vague said to hand over the dough first and he needs to look at guard clearances, rim width, track, wheel diameter before he could approve or not approve.
I will be upgrading the suspension with an ARB 40mm lift so clearances will be better than standard around the guards anyway and the standard tyres look too small anyway...
A recommended engineer (Sydney to Canberra) would be appreciated and an estimate on what it costs.
Thanks in advance
