Tyre width on standard 17 inch rim

[pac1977]

Hi all,

Yesterday went looking for tyre to replace the OEM tyres. Was hoping to go up a size to get a little more height and to go for a more standard size.
Was told that it's not legal to have a 265/65 - r17 on the standard 7 inch rim.

Ended up ordering some Maxiss 980's but paid an extra $150 for the privalige of the smaller tyre.

Anyone else have this issue.

 

[MANNING]

What was originally on your rims?
Do you havea Thai build?

 

[pac1977]

Its a 2012 ST Spain build.
It's got 255/65-17 on it at the moment.

 

[MANNING]

And they said you can't go to 265/65?
I was searching for bigger tyres aswell and was told the standard 17 alloys are 7.5 wide..
It was my 'best interest' to go no bigger than 265/70-17
Did you really already by new tyres?

 

[pac1977]

My book and all documentation I can find says the rims are 7.0 inches wide, that's why the restriction.

Have ordered the tyres but have not paid yet.

 

[MANNING]

Regardless of the rim width i wouldn't see the big problem going from 255 -> 265
You'd only be going a bit taller aswell. Id be finding another shop to speak to find out the truth.
Was the shop your dealing with having a monthly maxis sale?

 

[pac1977]

Haha no. It was an interesting discussion as they originally suggested the same thing, just go up a size and everything is easier. Then they got the book out and all the manufactures were saying the same thing, min 7.5 rim for a 265. So then they got the 'standards' book out (cant remember the name) and it said the same thing.

They initially started talking Khumo's but didin't have the 255's.

 

[Shaun 550]

I always use the mickey T site for what size tyre will go on what rim

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com.au/index.php?page=ATZ-P3

If you look at this a 265/70 17 if fine on a 7' rim.

Your tyre shop is making shit up.

 

[pac1977]

Thanks Shaun.
Funny that it appears the 265/70 is allowed but not the 265/65.

 

[Shaun 550]

That is weird.

If I was you I'd get the 265/70.

I forgot to mention I also have the stock Spain 17" rims and am running 265/70 with no problems.

 

[happy john]

Sounds like the tyre dealer is trying to cover themselves from any legal claim arising from a different size fitted from new. Some wont even fit a smaller tyre than standard, it all depends who you deal with. They will always push whatever they have excess stock of too.

 

[pac1977]

Well could have gone up to the 265/70 but with the manual and towing the Caravan I though that might have been a bit too much of a jump.
Have had the 980 s fitted and initial impressions are good. Slight increase in noise but you have to really listen for it.