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DocNed · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 15:41 Post subject: Tyre size confusion

Hi all. Just registered and am total virgin so forgive me if the question has been asked (I've searched to no avail).

I've got a 07 plate LC3 and current tyres need replacing. It's got Dunlop AT20, 265/65 R17 112S. However, when I search on various tyre webistes using my registration number, it gives me the following tyre size (correct car showing): 225/70 R17 T 108. Bought it virtually new, with only delivery mileage but pre-registered at the dealer, so I don't think wheels have been changed. What should I be looking for in terms of new tyre size?

Advice appreciated.

Ned

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Huw · Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 21:26 Post subject:

Have a look in your driver's manual for standard and alternative tyre sizes. Your current size must be fine as you have lived with it without complaint up 'till now.
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uk_vette · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:34 Post subject:

For the 2007,
I would have no hesitation in the following size
265 x 70 x R17

Slightly bigger than the stock 265 x 65 x R17 you have on now.

The 225 x 65 x R17, you mention, was as I remember for some very basic irish models.
Not sold in mainland UK. These did not have the plastic side mouldings, and had steel wheels, and as such, the narrower wheels.

If yours is a 2007, then it is not a basic Irish one, thats for sure, so the stock size is 265 x 70 x R17, and they would have been Dunlop GrandTrek.
The Dunlop GrandTrek, is seen by 90% of LC owners as a very cheap, substandard tyre to put on the Land Cruiser.
However, each to their own, and live and learn.

vette

DocNed · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:44 Post subject:

Thanks for the replies. I found the driver's manual and it lists both the 225/70 R17 and the 265/65 R17. It's definitely a UK model so no concerns there and came with Dunlop GranTrek AT20s (265/65). I'll get them changed today and will go with 265/70 as uk_vette suggests.

Cheers.

uk_vette · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 13:07 Post subject: