Need some guidance here

[threedogs]

Outback ,If you have room run two sets if $$$ isn't an issue, I run Cooper ATRs on the HWY, very quiet size 285 x 16
my muddies are Mickey Thompson MTZs, 305 x 16
Either way you'll need a LT construction tyre, steer well clear of HT type tyres
I'm with the rest steel rims for bush travell, one they're repairable, and two can handle the rough stuff
As for an allround tyre have a look at the Mickey T 4 rib, great tyre

[growler2058]

Same as above if dollars allow get two sets
I would get steel rims for remote/rough areas as you can belt them back into shape with a mash hammer if they cop a dent


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[jhon]

According to me you have done countless trips to Flinders and found them faultless both on black top and the rough stuff but now you want to more struggle for your problem and get well part.

[lorrieandjas]

Hi mate - I just changed my wheels and tyres from 17x8 Nissan alloys with 265/65/R17s to 16x8 with 285/75/R16s and my speedo now reads spot on! Before it was reading 102 at 110.

Jas

[outback]

Hi mate - I just changed my wheels and tyres from 17x8 Nissan alloys with 265/65/R17s to 16x8 with 285/75/R16s and my speedo now reads spot on! Before it was reading 102 at 110.

Jas

True, but you have just altered the total tyre circumference note in attach pdf.

I just changed the sprocket in the gearbox that is attached to the sending sensor. Was a lot cheeper than a whole set of rims and tyres. What $65 vs $???????
We both have the same outcome, just cost variance for effect.

I have looked at the issue of going from the 17" to a 16" rim but since the vehicle was only issued from Nissan with 17s and no option for 16s I am stuck with the 17 unless I go through Motor Trans with specs change docs and then also the vehicle insurance. If this model/vehicle had an option of 17s or 16s no big drama.

I have looked at getting the 16s but so far wheel places will not go smaller with the rims due to this little issue.

[threedogs]

You should be able to go from 17" to 16" no problems ,as your keeping same diameter you are allowed to up size 2" with no issues .
Growlers whats the SA stand on tyre size???? anyone???

[outback]

It seems to be based on an off set issue. The Std Nissan rims are +10 while the Gecko rims I looked at are -13. to quote their web site "Ensure the offset of the rim is not reduced by more than 13 mm from the original rim." They argue this will change the track width, though i suspect it will not.
web site: http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transpo...eels+and+tyres

[BigRAWesty]

Well it will change it as you moving the mounting point from 10mm outside of centre to inside by 13. So basically you moving your tyre out 1 inch (23mm).
Your track will be 2 inches wider total (1" either side) and I think this falls outside regulation.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[outback]

It fails on 2 counts: goes beyond the allowed off set measurment and also over steps the max allowed track width.
At present I have not seen any rims that fit the requirements. All of the Gecko rims,16s & 17s, have a -13 off set.
Looks like I get stuck with Nissan rims

[BigRAWesty]

What's wrong with factory alloys.?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories