Are my 33 inch tyres too big?
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Griffdowg
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too big for what? bit of an open ended question isnt it? I would say no. others may say yes.
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not big enuf.
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too big for what?
too big for posting yes
too big for a defender n0
i have 35/10.50/16 simex and i think there too small
too big for posting yes
too big for a defender n0
i have 35/10.50/16 simex and i think there too small
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If you like 'em then they are not too big.
You get tyres to suit the job at hand.
One tyre does not do all tricks.
It's a compromise unless you can afford several sets of wheels and tyres.
You get tyres to suit the job at hand.
One tyre does not do all tricks.
It's a compromise unless you can afford several sets of wheels and tyres.
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yup - miles too big - donate em to me 
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and be bothered to constantly change them.
If it makes you feel better, I run 33" BF MTs everywhere.
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Just took a pic (haven't figured out how to get it on here yet
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Should read "Are my 35 inch tyres too big?"
35 x 12.5 x R15
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ow in that case. yes. yes they are.
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If the tyres protrude past the outermost part of your wheel arch and are not covered then they are too big (Construction and Use Regs 1986)
This can mean 3 points on your licence and a £60 fine if you use them on a public road...Danger of injury due to condition of vehicle, or at least a rectification notice.
If you stand at the front of your vehicle and look down the side... if the wheel arch is not covering the tyre it is an offence.
MrJC (jealous old bastid whith standard but lawful) tyres
This can mean 3 points on your licence and a £60 fine if you use them on a public road...Danger of injury due to condition of vehicle, or at least a rectification notice.
If you stand at the front of your vehicle and look down the side... if the wheel arch is not covering the tyre it is an offence.
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Bit of an after thought but....If your vehicle does not have the correct specifications of wheel and tyre fitted, along with the proper tread depth, You could be directly affecting your insurance cover. Imagine being involved in an accident where your vehicle is placed at fault due to being defective, and your insurance company reduces the amount of value attributed to your car, or even worse - voids your insurance cover!
Could be classed as a modification and as such... you need to inform your insurance company. If it is not recorded with them and something goes wrong... could be problems
Could be classed as a modification and as such... you need to inform your insurance company. If it is not recorded with them and something goes wrong... could be problems
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I think that Tyres are the least of the LR owners worries when it comes to mods and insurance.
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If the tyres protrude past the outermost part of your wheel arch and are not covered then they are too big (Construction and Use Regs 1986)
This can mean 3 points on your licence and a £60 fine if you use them on a public road...Danger of injury due to condition of vehicle, or at least a rectification notice.
If you stand at the front of your vehicle and look down the side... if the wheel arch is not covering the tyre it is an offence.
MrJC (jealous old bastid whith standard but lawful) tyres
Yes I added some 2 inch rubber strips to extend the arches (a bit heath, but legal now
). My insurance company have a long list of mods so I should be ok there.
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2 inches too much eh...Hmm
The thing is on full lock they foul the radius arms
Just don't know whether to get some 31's and sell these 15 inch alloys with the 35's
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31s will be too small. 33s will be just right. The problem with 35s is that they start to overstress other components at that height. diffs, props, half shafts etc. you can get away with 33s for the most part. The width also doesnt do any favours. 12.5s will be too wide.
What have you got then? 35x12.5 BF Mts on modulars?
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What have you got then? 35x12.5 BF Mts on modulars?
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my cousin has 35x12.5x15 on his disco bobtail, he is now very good at chainging diffs, cv joints and wheel bearings, my advise bulk buy some cv joints, and diffs
They're 35x12.50R15LT Xterrain ProComp Tyres (very good tread) on 8.5x15 Compomotive Alloys.
Looks like they're heading to ebay
Think you might find (I am 90% sure..) that it is 3 points PER A TYRE. 4 x 3 = 12 = Driving ban
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