ShortyNavros
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Hello all,
I have a dilemma, I am wanting replace my current set of factory alloys and tyres. From what I understand the alloy wheels on my 04 D22 STR are 16x7 with a +40 offset. I also have a 2 inch suspension lift.
My options are:
1. Buy a set of GU patrol 17inch alloy wheels: I like the look of these and they are a little heavier than the original 16 inch alloys but will still probably be lighter than a 16 inch steel wheel. I would probably run a 265/70/17 tyre on these to give me a little size increase over the standard 265/70/16. The patrol alloys are 17x8 and are closer to +10 offset I am lead to believe. Using this calculator http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp I am probably going to increase my wheel track by 30mm on each side, the maximum allowable in QLD is 50mm on 4WD vehicles going by the new NCOP rules. So this in effect would be illegal. Is this the correct assumption to make?
2. Buy a set of black steel wheels: they look better than the factory alloys but the GU patrol wheels look better. I would buy either 16x7 or 16x8 (what is difference? both will fit a 265 wide tyre?) and try and get a +20 offset so that I gain approx 20mm wheel track either side making a total of 40mm increase which would be legal. I would run these with a 265/75/16 tyre.
Both tyre/wheel combos with give a similar height increase but the patrol alloys will have a larger wheel track. Increasing the wheel track is good for stability but also increases load on bearings and steering components, am I correct in thinking this?
Also it seems tyres for 17 inch tyres are more expensive than 16inch tyres, and are also probably less common, this is a down side when it comes round to replacing the tyres in the future.
I like the look of the patrol rims and people have done it in the past, but the legalities of the swap have me concerned (although when has anyone been defected for 10mm too much wheel track, with a genuine nissan rim fitted? I dont think it would be something many people would have problems with). Or am I better to just buy the steel wheels and gain a little wheel track but not too much. Sorry for the long winded multi-question but it's driving me insane
Cheers,
Shorty
I have a dilemma, I am wanting replace my current set of factory alloys and tyres. From what I understand the alloy wheels on my 04 D22 STR are 16x7 with a +40 offset. I also have a 2 inch suspension lift.
My options are:
1. Buy a set of GU patrol 17inch alloy wheels: I like the look of these and they are a little heavier than the original 16 inch alloys but will still probably be lighter than a 16 inch steel wheel. I would probably run a 265/70/17 tyre on these to give me a little size increase over the standard 265/70/16. The patrol alloys are 17x8 and are closer to +10 offset I am lead to believe. Using this calculator http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp I am probably going to increase my wheel track by 30mm on each side, the maximum allowable in QLD is 50mm on 4WD vehicles going by the new NCOP rules. So this in effect would be illegal. Is this the correct assumption to make?
2. Buy a set of black steel wheels: they look better than the factory alloys but the GU patrol wheels look better. I would buy either 16x7 or 16x8 (what is difference? both will fit a 265 wide tyre?) and try and get a +20 offset so that I gain approx 20mm wheel track either side making a total of 40mm increase which would be legal. I would run these with a 265/75/16 tyre.
Both tyre/wheel combos with give a similar height increase but the patrol alloys will have a larger wheel track. Increasing the wheel track is good for stability but also increases load on bearings and steering components, am I correct in thinking this?
Also it seems tyres for 17 inch tyres are more expensive than 16inch tyres, and are also probably less common, this is a down side when it comes round to replacing the tyres in the future.
I like the look of the patrol rims and people have done it in the past, but the legalities of the swap have me concerned (although when has anyone been defected for 10mm too much wheel track, with a genuine nissan rim fitted? I dont think it would be something many people would have problems with). Or am I better to just buy the steel wheels and gain a little wheel track but not too much. Sorry for the long winded multi-question but it's driving me insane
Cheers,
Shorty