Thread: Another question re alloys and tyres

Couple of issues here:

Firstly re extended warranty, you would be crazy not to get it. The Land Rover one is for an extra year or 2 years up to 200,000 km (your choice) Their provider is Allianz Australia. Allianz, as far as I am aware, are also the providers of the VW insurance and if you go via them you can get an extra 3 years cover (this is what I have). I think you may also be able to get a policy directly through Allianz as well (search the forum for info on this).

Secondly re changing tire size and warranty. Strictly speaking, Land Rover would have to argue that your changing the tyre size was the cause of any failure. If a dispute arose it would be your responsibility to provide contrary evidence. I wouldn't go down that path if I could avoid it as they are very big boys with lots of money behind them. You would want a very good case. The recent issue that Povamn had about raising his suspension is a case in point where ARB appeared reluctant ot go into bat against Land Rover despite them claiming that their modifications did not cause Povman's problems (again, do a search for details if interested). I wouldn't be changing tyre sizes while under warranty without advice in writing that it would not affect the warranty. This would preferably be from Land Rover (though I am pretty sure they would provide no such advice) or from the dealer. You could then have a case aginst the dealer for poor advice in the event of any issues. Changing to some tyre sizes may also present issues with your insurance and roadworthiness

People do change tyre sizes while under warranty and get away with it but I suspect that is more good fortune that any thing else. Personally, I am not prepared to take the risk.

Cheers
KarlB

For what it's worth if you are not substantially changing rolling diameter, I think there is little to worry about. Going to 255/85, 265/75 or even 285/75 are hardly any different. Of those, the 1st and 3rd are approx. 33" so we're only talking 1 inch max and no engineer will sign off on that difference being the cause of a drivetrain failure in the face of it being the #1 offroad accessory fit in this country. I have gone 285/75 and had my car seen by LRA as well as dealer and it was not even mentioned (and I have spacers too).