tyre size

I have a 2007 ra rodeo, on it I have 245 70 16 bridgstone dueler a/t, is it possible to get any bigger on it, I'd like a bit more clearance.
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Reply By: Madfisher - Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:06

Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:06
Hi Ian, son has 245/75/ 16 on his Jack so should fit ok or you could go 255/70/16.
Cheers Pete
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Follow Up By: Ian M7 - Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:49

Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:49
thanks for that I will check it out
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Reply By: Fatso - Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:29

Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:29
G'day Ian
If you haven't already done so have a read of Lozzas thread number 87850 on his experiences with tyres.
It's quite interesting.
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Follow Up By: Ian M7 - Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:49

Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 08:49
thanks for that I will check it out
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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 14:59

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 14:59
my follow up , I was under the understanding that a 50 mm increase in tyre size was legal in SA , but this is not so 15 mm max

re police at Adelaide camp show this weekend ...bugger ......

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Reply By: Outback Gazz - Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 09:19

Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 at 09:19
G'day Ian - to go bigger you will need a 2 inch lift ! I have an RA rodeo with the lift an now run 265/75/16 Mickey Thompson's. The combined lift ( big brand name ) and tyre package has given the rodeo 3 inches more ground clearance than standard and drives a treat on road and even better on the dirt. Not sure about the legalities but haven't had any issues with the police over the 6 years since it's been done. Hope this helps !

Happy travelling


Gazz
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Reply By: gbc - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 05:50

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 05:50
245 75 will fit and give you a bit more clearance. I was forced to go 245, as there aren't any mud tyres in 240.
They are more than 15mm bigger though, so make yourself aware of the legislation.
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Reply By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 08:01

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 08:01
I have been running 245/75/16 since two months after mine was new in 2006.

Work well slight increase in clearance, but the "longer legs" in the higher gears on the highway are noticeable.

I just replaced the Good Year Silent Armour with Michelin LTX AT2 wich suit the car very well.

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Reply By: Tonyfish#58 - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 16:05

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 16:05
I also have the 245/75/16 on my 2007 RA Common Rail rodeo - I have a 3" lift kit.

They are 25mm bigger then the originals & speedo will increase by 4k - So when doing 104 on speedo you are doing 100k.

I was thinking of the 265/75/16s but they are 50mm bigger and speedo error would be around 8k per hr. Also would not be able to fit the 2nd spare.

Cheers tony
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