tyres , legal in the eyes of the cops
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ourd40
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I run 265 75 16 and have never had any trouble.
You would have to be a complete twat for them to pick you on that.
You would have to be a complete twat for them to pick you on that.
265/75R16 tyres are 40.5mm taller than standard. I think you are allowed 20mm in NSW, and 50mm of combined suspension & body lift - and that's it.
That said, if you aren't drawing attention to yourself, you can drive along without too much concern - unless they do a blitz on modded 4WDs like they did in Qld last week, but even then they'd have to be totally anal to ping you for just a set of tyres that are a little larger.
That said, if you aren't drawing attention to yourself, you can drive along without too much concern - unless they do a blitz on modded 4WDs like they did in Qld last week, but even then they'd have to be totally anal to ping you for just a set of tyres that are a little larger.
blue boy
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according to jax quickfit yesterday there's a new standard that is trying to get passed in the government that will increase the height your allowed to go. not sure exactly how high. its been 3 years so far so hopefully one day.
in qld the the rules for tyres r 15mm bigger than standard here is a tyre size calculator http://www.exploroz.com/Vehicle/Tyres/SizeCalc.aspx
I just checked the VSI50 draft proposal (which got knocked out, but will be waiting in the wings) and it's a 75mm in total lift (50mm of suspension and 25mm tyre radius = 50mm diameter). VSI50 requires a certification for any 4WD vehicle exceeding this, and for any vehicle with ANY body lift (even 1mm).
VSI50 is NOT enshrined. It is NOT legislation, but it is what they're thinking of doing to us.
VSI50 is NOT enshrined. It is NOT legislation, but it is what they're thinking of doing to us.
Been saying it for years so don't hold your breath.
LLadnar
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Anything is legal if u go about it the right way. I run 285/75/16's and there legal for my car, I also have 2" suspension lift and a 30mm body lift and it's all completely legal. You just have to get it certified.
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In south Australia it's +/- 15mm diameter over tyres specified on the placard without an engineers certificate.
You'd be unlucky to get picked up but like has been mentioned before if it is a contributing factor in an accident that's where the trouble starts.
http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transp...+standards+and+modifications/Wheels+and+tyres
Just get them and run them at 15lb haha.
You'd be unlucky to get picked up but like has been mentioned before if it is a contributing factor in an accident that's where the trouble starts.
http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transp...+standards+and+modifications/Wheels+and+tyres
Just get them and run them at 15lb haha.
Here is a reply from Queensland Roads I received in Febuary this year. My tyres are 50mm over size and legal in Victoria. Was planning a trip to Queensland and curious if my Nav would be legal.
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Thank you for your email enquiry to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (the department) regarding driving your modified vehicle in Queensland.
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010 requires that light vehicle modifications comply with the Queensland Code of Practice—Light Vehicle (CoP).
In regard to tyres, the regulation states; the overall diameter of the tyre must not vary by more than +15mm or -26mm than that stated on the vehicle manufacturers tyre placard.
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010 Part 2 Vehicle standards states:
Defective vehicles
When a vehicle is defective
(1) A vehicle is defective if—
(a) a part of the vehicle—
(i) does not comply with the requirements specified in the vehicle standards; or
(ii) does not perform its intended function; or
(iii) has deteriorated to an extent that it can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended
function; or
(b) equipment mentioned in, or required by, the vehicle standards, other than optional equipment, fitted to the vehicle—
(i) does not comply with the requirements specified in the vehicle standards; or
(ii) does not perform its intended function; or
(iii) has deteriorated to an extent that it can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended function; or
(c) optional equipment fitted to the vehicle—
(i) does not comply with the requirements specified in the vehicle standards for the optional equipment;
or
(ii) does not perform its intended function; or
(iii) prevents, or is likely to prevent, the vehicle, its parts or equipment—
(A) from complying with the requirements in the vehicle standards; or
(B) from performing its intended function; or
(iv) has deteriorated to an extent that it can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended function; or
(f) the vehicle does not comply with the Code of Practice—Vehicle Inspection Guidelines (the vehicle inspection code of practice).
note—
This code of practice is available online at
<www.tmr.qld.gov.au> or through SDS Publications.
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010, Part 2, Vehicle standards apply to all vehicles not just Queensland registered.
You may also wish contact the Queensland Police Service on 07 33646464 in regard to their policy in enforcing vehicle compliance.
Should you have further enquiries please contact Vehicle Standards & Modification Advice on:- 31145844, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (Wednesday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm).
*************************
Thank you for your email enquiry to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (the department) regarding driving your modified vehicle in Queensland.
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010 requires that light vehicle modifications comply with the Queensland Code of Practice—Light Vehicle (CoP).
In regard to tyres, the regulation states; the overall diameter of the tyre must not vary by more than +15mm or -26mm than that stated on the vehicle manufacturers tyre placard.
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010 Part 2 Vehicle standards states:
Defective vehicles
When a vehicle is defective
(1) A vehicle is defective if—
(a) a part of the vehicle—
(i) does not comply with the requirements specified in the vehicle standards; or
(ii) does not perform its intended function; or
(iii) has deteriorated to an extent that it can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended
function; or
(b) equipment mentioned in, or required by, the vehicle standards, other than optional equipment, fitted to the vehicle—
(i) does not comply with the requirements specified in the vehicle standards; or
(ii) does not perform its intended function; or
(iii) has deteriorated to an extent that it can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended function; or
(c) optional equipment fitted to the vehicle—
(i) does not comply with the requirements specified in the vehicle standards for the optional equipment;
or
(ii) does not perform its intended function; or
(iii) prevents, or is likely to prevent, the vehicle, its parts or equipment—
(A) from complying with the requirements in the vehicle standards; or
(B) from performing its intended function; or
(iv) has deteriorated to an extent that it can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended function; or
(f) the vehicle does not comply with the Code of Practice—Vehicle Inspection Guidelines (the vehicle inspection code of practice).
note—
This code of practice is available online at
<www.tmr.qld.gov.au> or through SDS Publications.
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010, Part 2, Vehicle standards apply to all vehicles not just Queensland registered.
You may also wish contact the Queensland Police Service on 07 33646464 in regard to their policy in enforcing vehicle compliance.
Should you have further enquiries please contact Vehicle Standards & Modification Advice on:- 31145844, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (Wednesday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm).
blue boy
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only +15mm...even 265 are illegal. how's a bloke meant to make a decent truck legal?
Officially it's called "certification".
Unofficially it's called "spreading the wealth".
ericcs
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use this and work it out for yourself, gives you all your options
ericcs
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265/70's make it, by 1mm!
