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Hi, I need to match my rims & tyres from camper trailer closely to the GU. Campertralier has 15'' rims & the GU has 285/70/17 tyres, Would i be better of going for 16'' rims on trailer maybe 285/75/16 so i could utelize the 2 spare tyres for both trailer & GU. Any advice would be great. Thankyou.
IMO the closer the match in diameter the better, even if you take tyres only no rims, lighter too.
I'm taking the 285s will fit under guards of trailer?
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
If you go 16s then 16s on the GU too mate. Chase some 17s off eBay. You might pick up a set of GUIV rims and tyres for a good price on eBay.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
The only issue to consider is the total diameter of the wheel and tyre. For example I am having troubles getting 285/75/R16s on the new Johnnos I purchased which run 15x7 rims. I have 16x8s on the Patrol. One issue is the tent height goes out of skew because of the additional height. Also - because of the guard flare on the trailer the 16x8s will be too wide. Just something to consider. I might have to stick with running two sets....
Jas
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2012 Silver GU 8. Bullbar, Warn XD9000 winch, snorkel, towbar, roof bars and rack, awning, 33" Mickey Thompson ATZ 4ribs, 2" lift - Dobinsons coils and Koni shocks, more to come......
2013 Travelling Wilbury's Cape York Trip - bring it on!
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
As requested by MudRunnerTD, here's a pic of the matching wheels (I'm looking after them for you). Remember a 50mm lift still needs to be installed on the GU, that will even up the height easily.
Also attached a pic of my snorkel 'seal' from the airbox that I mentioned in an earlier post. Glad I found that now and not later.
Cheers
Jack
2012 Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
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