Fitting 265/70/17 to Prado in VIC

[Lorenzo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lorenzo]

Hi Guys,

there's been alot of mixed information on this issue and I sent an e-mail to VicRoads seeking clarification. Here's the e-mail below.
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Yes - 265/70/17 is an aceptable replacement for 265/65/17 provided load and speed ratings are adequate

VicRoads Office: Kew - Corporate Policy and Customer Services
Address: 60 Denmark Street
Town/Suburb: Kew
State: Victoria
Postcode: 3101
Region: Corporate Policy and Customer Services

Concern Description:
Hi,
I own a 2007 Toyota Prado.
The car has this tyre size on it since new: 265/65/17, which is what is stated on the tyre placard. Can I fit 265/70/17 tyres on it?
I have a 2" lift and these slightly bigger tyres will not cause any problems with rubbing or similar. There is alot of mixed information on the internet, and I need a confirmation from the source. The tyres I'm looking at exceed the minimum speed and load rating

Enquiry Type: Web Mail
B. A. Representative: Sarah Connor
Action Officer: Gray Scott
Risk:
Recorded Date: 21/11/2011 11:04 PM
Classification: Registration

NOTE: Please do not reply to this email as the mailbox is unattended.
Send any replies to the Action Officer or B. A. Representative specified above.

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

Yup been that way for a while

[Lorenzo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lorenzo]

I had no idea! I wish someone would've told me! lol

I've been googling for ages and no luck!

Going to go for the Cooper ST's now that I know I can get the bigger size, because they don't make them in a 265/65/17