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17th May 2013, 11:57 AM
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wheel rim size
Hi all,
Just bought a second hand GU IV 4.2TD Patrol. It has the 17 inch alloy factory wheels (plus 3 extra so I have 8). I have a full set of the 16 inch Nissan steel rims from my previous Patrol down the side of the house and I also have them on my camper. I like to have the camper using the same tyres and wheels as the car. I use BFG ATs and I'll eventually get a set of muddies as a second set. Now I can go either way - 16 inch steel rims all round or 17 inch alloy all round. I'll probably sell the ones I don't use. Most of my driving is black top but we do a lot of camping/off road stuff.
Any advice on 16 vs 17 inch rims?
Mick
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17th May 2013 11:57 AM
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17th May 2013, 12:11 PM
#2
Patrol God
Thinking more tyre choices with 16"
Better bushibality {repairs} with steel sunnies.
16" tyre carcasses everywhere.
If you dont like the colour you can always sandblast and powder coat
to colour of your choice, Silver,?
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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17th May 2013, 01:25 PM
#3
Patrol God
Check that the 16's fit the front first..
If all good then 16's. Bigger range of tyres and cheaper..
Plus the 17' alloys are going for 200 if in good condition, each...
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
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18th May 2013, 11:29 AM
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I hope I am not hijacking your thread Mick .
does anyone know if there is any issues with 15's onto a GQ ...do they fit over the brake caliper etc..especially with mag wheels with what I think may have a thicker rim as to steel rims ...16's on now and they look close already ?
cheers Menace
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18th May 2013, 01:07 PM
#5
Legendary
Menace, GQ's came with 15's so they should fit just fine
GU 's come with 16's from factory, but can fit 15's, 16's and 17's, generally, except for the 4.8 with the larger brakes
Mic
GU PATROL 2011 Ti, with goodies...
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18th May 2013, 06:41 PM
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22nd May 2013, 05:54 PM
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Expert
Would go with the 16's for sure mate, more options for tyres and cheaper rims if you ever bend one, 15's are even cheaper again but some people prefer the extra room around their brakes with the 16's.
1990 Ford Maverick, 4.2 Carby, 2" SL, 2" BL, Dual Batts, 33" Maxxis Big Horns
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22nd May 2013, 07:46 PM
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Travelling Podologist
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
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14th August 2020, 08:35 AM
#9
Expert
Bit of a thread dig bit in a similar situation.
Factory 4.2 wagon currently running 33s on the standard 17inch factory alloys. Wanting to upgrade to steel rims in the not to distant future and just wondering the pros and cons of 16 inch vs 17 inch rims, still in 33inch tyres? Also after any recommendations on brands of rims. Not after fancy fake bead locks or anything, just a standard good quality rim
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2006 4.2 tdi wagon
TJM BullBar and bar work, Light bar & spotlights, Airtech snorkel, tradie rack, blocked egr, 2inch lift on 33s and a 3 inch exhaust to go with it all.
Plenty more to come!
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14th August 2020, 09:01 AM
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Travelling Podologist
If you want to tour in the outback, 16” are a no brainer. Every little place which keeps a few tyres has 16”. Other sizes could see you waiting for weeks.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
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