Gotta start somewhere

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Originally Posted by TDV6

...I de-laminated several in the NT and WA towing a three ton van but this was in 2007...

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What brand of tyre was that? Curious to know...

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Originally Posted by Disco Drew

Hi Ryall. Thanks for your input. Appreciate the feedback from someone else towing a large van.
I see that the 697LT's are 265/60 R18, as are a lot of 18" tyres.
Do the 265/60 R18's correct the speedo enough on the D4 ?
I see that BFGoodrich have the AT KO 265/65 R18. Even though they're listed on GOE, would they too big ?
I've been going around in circles for days reading through previous threads.
I think i'm leaning toward LT's. Just the size I need to sort out.
Will tyre places not fit them if they're outside the door plate limits ?
Too many question. Too Little brain.

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Compared to the stock wheel size of 255/55/19 where the speedo reading and actual speed are 100 kmh the Bridgestone 697 LT265/60/18 will have a speedo reading of 101.5 kmh and the BFG AT LT265/65/18 will have a speedo reading of 105 kmh. Fitting will not be an issue. See
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...0R18/265-65R18

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Originally Posted by winaje

Didn't happen to get that in writing on a LR letterhead or similar did you?

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Goe brochures are on display at southerns.
At the end of the day, I feel, it comes down to your service manager.
I have no concern whatsoever with my 18's and southerns.
Brett....

With my current 255/55 R19's I need to do about 106 on the dial to do a true 100klm/hr.

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Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

Goe brochures are on display at southerns.
At the end of the day, I feel, it comes down to your service manager.
I have no concern whatsoever with my 18's and southerns.
Brett....

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Their service manager suggested I got GOE rims and more suitable tyres if I intended doing serious off-roading whilst delivering my D4.
They also stated they do not affect warranty when asked.
Andrew

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Originally Posted by winaje

Didn't happen to get that in writing on a LR letterhead or similar did you?

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After watching the debates on warranty with non LR components, I would suggest that pushing the issue is a quick way to stuff it for everyone. Just accept the situation and live with it. Trying to get an 'official' sanction, will get you the reverse. Chill guys.