Need some guidance here

[outback]

On my 2005 Patrol I have the standard Nissan mag rims, 17 x 8JJ, in theory, as per specs a 10mm off set. I am running basically highway tyres, which are 275/65R17 114H.

As I intent to start doing some travelling in the Flinders, Gammon and Gawler Ranges so I was wondering what tyres I should be looking at.

Also should I drop the current Nissan rims for something else?
I had considered the Sunraysia rims but not too sure about them or their performance.

I need to keep the total wheel/tyre combined diameter as current else my spedo settings will go way out. At present my spedo showing is my ground speed. Make the over all diameter smaller and it will set the spedo showing less than ground speed, not a good option.

I will still be doing a lot of highway travelling so is it worth going for the usual 2 sets of rims and tyres that is highway and off road or just keep one set and have a decent AT tyre?

This was no big issue with my old Patrol as it had standard steel split rims and less of a problem in making decisions about tyres.

Thanks

[wildgu6]

Hey buddy, got sunnies on my GU and BFG AT/KOs 265 75 16s, have done countless trips to Flinders and found them faultless both on black top and the rough stuff. There not too aggressive yet can handle anything I have thrown at them. Little to no road noise, Great all rounder


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[Lieney]

I got an '06 GU wagon and got rid of the alloys and tyres. I had a wheel nut come off that is apparently an issue with them.
I bought 6 Dynamic black 16x8" rims and mud tyres at a bargain, as the tyres were far dearer for 17" rims going 33".
I could get 33" mud tyres for 17", or 16" wheels and 33" tyres at the same price.
I got Kumho mudders that are awesome off-road, but a little noisy on road, and are wearing slightly quicker than I hoped. Having said that, a trip through the Simpson, a trip from Beachport to Robe, and off in the mud they are brilliant.
I had BFG AT's and were firmer ride, got good mileage, but were useless in mud and slop. Great all-rounder for road, sand and usually dry terrain.
16" are common and will generally be cheaper than 17" IMO

[NissanGQ4.2]

Why are you concerned about your speedo reading going out????

1, its not accurate to begin with
2, a gps speed reading is probable more accurate than your Patrols speedo.

Do what ever tyre size you like within the legal limits and buy or borrow a gps and compare the readings

You can always get your speedo recalibrated to suit the new tyres

[taslucas]

Also, smaller outside diameter wheels will make your Speedo show that you are going faster than your actual ground speed......not the other way around

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[growler2058]

IMHO sunnies and a good muddys (mtz etc) you'll want tough as side walls in some of those places you've mentioned


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[MEGOMONSTER]

IMHO sunnies and a good muddys (mtz etc) you'll want tough as side walls in some of those places you've mentioned

X 2 on the above.
A good set of steel rims so you can bash back into shape (if required) after you tried a ram raid on a termite mound that came outa nowhere. And good set of aggressive all terrains or just straight out muddies, as the weather out there can change just like that, it'll start raining for three days straight and change your trip dramatically or it won't, if your prepared.

[outback]

Spedo readings:
At present my spedo is matched to my GPS units, (note plural). Initially my vehicle had a spedo reading that was about 5+ km/h slower than actual road speed, ie travelling at 100 km/h as per spedo I was doing about 105+km/h actual ground speed. Not a nice situation with the local police.

I modified this by changing the spedo gear and sensor on the gearbox. This brought the spedo back so spedo is now showing ground speed and matches with GPS units. Took a while to sort out, as the local Nissan service people had not heard about the ability to alter the gear on the sensor unit.

Wheel nuts:
As for loose wheel nuts, I have only had one case of them, all the nuts on all wheels, coming loose. That was after a Nissan service at the local Nissan dealer. That service included a wheel balance, rotation and alignment. Since then it has been all ok and so is my toque wrench.

Outcome:
So going by all above I should look at some sunnies/steel 16" and also some 33" ATs, BFG or MTZ.

OK is there an issue with Silverstone tyres?
Just asking as they are on my off road van and camper trailer and I might be able to get them cheaper, (contacts), than the BFGs or MTZs.

As for the weather I live in a place where it is as fickle as any woman in a shop sales sprint. One end of town totally wet the other dry as a bone in the desert and only 5 minutes apart. Hence the questions.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I say just buy the best tyres you can afford. Remember, it's the only thing between you and the Tarmac. Will they be safe enough to drive your children around. If you hesitate don't buy them.

[BigRAWesty]

What's your budget?
If its big, get 2 sets as ultimately it will be the better option. Muddied for play and roadies for every other day.

If its not that big grab a good set of AT's.
Imo you can't beat the good old desert dualers for good all rounders and you'll get 50 thou from a set on road.

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