Factory Options/Accessories

Change the tyre size or rim offset and you will risk voiding your vehicles drive-train warranty. If your vehicle is under lease or hire purchase you also need to be mindful that there may be implications from the 'bank' sharing the ownership. You will also need to advise your insurance company. None of these things may be a big issue, but they might, and you need to be very careful.

Cheers
KarlB
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Originally Posted by KarlB

Change the tyre size or rim offset and you will risk voiding your vehicles drive-train warranty.

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As has been discussed in other threads, a manufacturer cannot automatically "void" a warranty because a modification has been made. They would have to prove that the modification caused the failure - (or you would have to prove it did not) however it could get messy and involve lawyers.

I recall someone on here had a CV joint fail on a puma with larger tyres??? And LR paid up in the end???

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

As has been discussed in other threads, a manufacturer cannot automatically "void" a warranty because a modification has been made. They would have to prove that the modification caused the failure - (or you would have to prove it did not) however it could get messy and involve lawyers.

I recall someone on here had a CV joint fail on a puma with larger tyres??? And LR paid up in the end???

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Any idea what they were running?

- Stock they are 31.7" -235/85, "legally" you can go to 32.2", 285/75 are 32.8".

I'm thinkin of going with the 2" lift (legal again in queensland) and running the stock wheels and Tyres Conti AT around town etc and for play I will go the 285/75.

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Originally Posted by Drew90

Any idea what they were running?

- Stock they are 31.7" -235/85, "legally" you can go to 32.2", 285/75 are 32.8".

I'm thinkin of going with the 2" lift (legal again in queensland) and running the stock wheels and Tyres Conti AT around town etc and for play I will go the 285/75.

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Can't remember, but there is a thread on here somewhere if you search.

I suspect you will have more warranty hassles with a lift than with larger tyres. If you have a 2nd set of tyres at least you can change back when you take it to the dealer.

I have taken landies through roadworthies in QLD and WA with 33's and never had an issue. I don't know anyone who has ever had any problems with the authorities running 33's. I suspect the largest 235-85 or 7.50 and the smallest 255/85 or 285/75 are so close in diameter as to be legal.

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

If you have a 2nd set of tyres at least you can change back when you take it to the dealer.

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I was thinking it, but wasn't saying it :)

Just because a change you may make is legal, does not make it OK with the manufacturer. If you put lockers on, you will almost certainly find LRA will not honour the warranty on your drive train. If you make changes such as putting on very large diameter tyres, or put on spacers, you are technically making your vehicle unroadworthy, voiding your insurance (I suspect even if you informed them of the changes) and risk very high liability in the event of an accident, particularly if it causes serious injury or death. You could loose your house and/or end up in gaol. People get away with these things every day. But is it worth the risk?

But back to warranty: as isuzurover says, a manufacturer cannot automatically "void" a warranty because a modification has been made. However, it would be a brave engineer who would go into bat for you against LRA's engineers. If you cannot afford to pay for repairs out of your own pocket during the first 3 years of ownership, then it is a very big risk in my mind, to make significant(ie possibly warranty impacting) changes to your vehicle. After the warranty runs out, and issues, if there are any, will most likely be sorted, then go for it.

Cheers
KarlB
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Does it get tiring typing basically the same post in any thread about tyres, lockers, or lifts Karl? Do you have it saved somewhere for speedier copy and pasting? Maybe you should put it in your signature ;):D

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Originally Posted by Drew90

So you run generally 255/85R16 on road. Say an AT of some sort. And then offroad or for "fun" it looks like your running 35'' Krawlers?

If I was looking for a "fun" tyre, I would still want to keep with the 33's but could I run something wider say 265/85?

With the right offset obviously, would I still get away with the 2" lift? I just don't want to be rubbing guards, I would prefer full lock if possible???

Thank You

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If I were you, after all the dramas I and other Puma owners have had after 2 inch lifts would not go there. I suggest you talk to Povman regarding lifting Pumas. It almost cost him thousands and his round Australia trip. Good luck with your new toy.

Allan

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Originally Posted by Psimpson7

Does it get tiring typing basically the same post in any thread about tyres, lockers, or lifts Karl? Do you have it saved somewhere for speedier copy and pasting? Maybe you should put it in your signature ;):D

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Probably no more tiring than your typing of repeated posts about altering tyre sizes. But I don’t object to that. It is useful information for new forum members and for new Defender owners in particular. Why do you object to me trying to impart what I consider important information to new owners?

Cheers
KarlB
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Some sensible advice gathered from experience has been given above with regard to issues that may impact on warranty and the vehicle.

It is not against the law to void warranty. If anyone wants to modify their vehicle within the law then that is their prerogative.

It sounds as though Drew is itching to take his Defender to technical places that the warranty will probably not allow...if waiting for 3 years to do it is too long then he should ignore the warranty and do it. In which case issues such as a 2" lift need to be approached thoughtfully helped with the experience of those here.