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PS can one install 16'' wheels on a GQ and which ones are the way to go and is the range of tyres (more HT that AT type) much better in the 16" wheel size?
We've currently got a set of steel factory GU wheels with 265/75R16 (31 inch?) tyres on our GQ Chimo.
I bought them secondhand to reduce the revs a bit when we're towing our van. They bolted straight on and don't scrub anywhere.
1989 GQ LWB Wagon, TB42 Petrol/LPG Auto. Bought Dec 2010
265s are the OE size on GUs and GQs with STD 16' rims
265s return great economy which you'll find out after switching to 285s
Most here would run 285s or 305s
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
I have the standard 15" rims and have 31 10.5 15 AT tyres that result in the speedometer being 5 or 6 kms slow at 100 110kms.
Given that 16" rims presumably result in a far greater range of HT tyres which I am thinking about as 98% of my running is on road with a bit of 2 tonne plus towing
1 what are the most reasonable choice in such tyres and
2 what is the speedo error likely to be?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Chimo
and PS 3 Anyone in shouting distance of the Gold Coast got anything I might need for sale? (preferably second hand)
10r 15s x 31 are smaller than STD so great acceleration, and high revs at hwy speeds
A set of 16" x 8 rims with some 265s would be back to STD, slightly less acceleration but lower revs at hwy speeds
at hwy speeds, 285s are about the same as a 33" but only 11.5 " wide, not sure if they would fit on a GQ with STD suspension.
With a 2" lift yes, check what off set is required , rim wise
Last edited by threedogs; 1st April 2014 at 12:36 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
I suspect your speedo will be more accurate if you put 32 inch tyres on. Ours was fast by more than 10% with 31 inch tyres, now with 32's it's back to about 5% faster than reality.
1989 GQ LWB Wagon, TB42 Petrol/LPG Auto. Bought Dec 2010
Got some some new rock sliders. Replacing the rusted and bend ARB ones.
Also got a clip on rear view mirror that has blue tooth for the phone, Front facing recorder and a rear camera.
Originally Posted by Chimo
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