Has anyone increased their tyre height? what are the issues or implications. I was thinking of going from 265/65/17 to 265/70/17. I also tow an old van a lot but mostly on road with about 20% off road.
Yep.
Fuel economy will change by roughly 2-2.5 litres more used per 100.
Takeoff will be slower.
Gears will hunt a little more at highway speeds as the torque converter locks and unlocks (Especially when towing).
Speedo will possibly be inaccurate (Check with a GPS) Mine on dash with the 70 series tyre read 100kmh on dash was actually 104 Kph in real time.
You will notice it slightly more towing. Power will be down.
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