Thread: Gotta start somewhere

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.

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

Originally Posted by winaje

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

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.

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....

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