Black rims

[Cuppa]

I contacted Gecko, just to cover all bases. Made in China, rated to max 1250kg.

Cuppa

[Alitis007]

ROH 16 x 8 n13, 1200kg $85.

I'm keen to get some wheels this week or next week. So what do you rekon ???

[Alitis007]

I contacted Gecko, just to cover all bases. Made in China, rated to max 1250kg.

Cuppa

The 2 highest is Mullins and Infinity, like i said i'm easy either way mate so its up to you??

[Alitis007]

Mullins neg 28 only comes in white aswell

[Bloodyaussie]

Sorry ian I have not had a chance yet as I have been flat out, I will send my guy a text when I get home with what you asked me and see what price he can do the wheels and tyres for

[Beni C]

I am looking at getting some wheels, still deciding on which way to go though. Would be looking at 6 all up (2 spares) but I am worried about weight being a factor with 1 spare sitting on the roof rack and one on the bar door. Not intersted at this stage in getting a rear bar with a wheel carrier.

So what do you guys reckon? My heart was set on a pair of King Steelies but now I am thinking alloys. I see some people even just hang on to the stock alloys, can you get a 33"s on the stock alloys??

[Cuppa]

George & others,

Another potential option.

I just got off the phone to All Wheels (Sydney) where I was talking to a chap named 'AJ'. He may join the forum & post some info here later as I gave him this thread address. Seemed like a helpful chap.

My enquiry there was regarding the 2100kg load rated Mine spec wheels, which are only available in white, & in 16" x 7" (I had hoped they were available in 16 x 8 - something he says he gets asked for on a regular basis).

http://www.allwheels.com.au/product....cat=559&page=1

These normally retail for $190, but he said he would let us have them for around $150 each delivered to Dandenong if we bought the numbers we are talking about. He seemed quite understanding of the beneficial nature of 'looking after' folks on enthusiast forums.

I know 265/75's will fit onto a 7" rim, andother than not being able to go to a wider tyre later if wanted, I am uncertain what the implications of using the narrower rim with the 265/75's might be? (Would love advice on this - AJ said there are plenty of Prados around running 245's & 265's on 7 " rims).

He also talked about better deals still if we bought a tyre/rim package.

Not sure what it would cost to get the rims powder coated black? TD may advise.

Cuppa

[Cuppa]

Sorry ian I have not had a chance yet as I have been flat out, I will send my guy a text when I get home with what you asked me and see what price he can do the wheels and tyres for

No worries Jonathan, I'm not in a rush, it's George who's keen to spend his money asap! (Settle down George old bean). Mind you I expect the price he's been given on ROH's will take some beating.

Cuppa
ps. Check your email as well when you get home.

[threedogs]

Nobody rang eastern wheel works they are made with 10mm hubs instead of 4-6 like most sunnies
any offset you want. plus you wont look like everyone else. If i wanted load carrying I ring them at the
drop of a hat

@ Cuppa should have read whole thread lol, looking around $15 a rim To powder coat.
If a heap from Melb get them done together I could see that coming down

FYI Prados are IFS rims ,as in widen inwards
@ George you going to run 2 sets like me????

[Cuppa]

I am looking at getting some wheels, still deciding on which way to go though. Would be looking at 6 all up (2 spares) but I am worried about weight being a factor with 1 spare sitting on the roof rack and one on the bar door. Not intersted at this stage in getting a rear bar with a wheel carrier.

So what do you guys reckon? My heart was set on a pair of King Steelies but now I am thinking alloys. I see some people even just hang on to the stock alloys, can you get a 33"s on the stock alloys??

Hi Beni,
I've seen reference to past 'debates' on Alloy vs Steel, I suspect it's probably a ford/holden type thing with some folk arguing to justify their own purchases & it's probably not worth regurgitating them. At the end of the day it's your decision. From my perspective I'm only considering steel on the basis of cost & ability to repair out in the bush. Both types can get damaged, but I'm guessing that in the event of a 'get you back to civilisation' scenario following damage to a rim that I'd prefer a steel one which I could belt back into shape or get welded at a station. Whether this might ever be needed is a 64 thousand dollar question given the carrying of two spares.

What is the cost of alloys? I haven't even looked, but I'm guessing it would be at least 2 or 3 times the cost of steels. Adds up quickly when 6 are required.

No doubt that alloys are lighter which has several advantages, (especially for anyone with a dodgy back!).

I guess which you choose will probably be dictated by the depth of your wallet & where you intend to go. The rims I am wanting to replace are steel, chosen & used by Telstra almost exclusively on outback roads & tracks. I am guided by their choice in the belief that generally their choices were based upon a great deal of experience as to what worked/was cost effective, & what wasn't. I am confident that if they had thought alloys to be better , especially given the greater load carrying capacity of alloys, that they would have used them. I am changing because I want to run tubeless instead of the tubed I have on the split rims.

Cuppa