Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 685
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
I have now changed my post to 1" I can see why you are confused I thought I had crossed my T's and dotted my I's
Dave
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
ID: X211
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24/Mar/2006, 1:08 pm
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
Thanks Rich,
I was in a hurry when I made the post this morning, but I have since found the RTA guidelines on our main site under "technical"
I got confused, as I thought the allowable rim width was also based on the tare weight of the car and with our exy being 1395kg, the allowable width increase is 2" but for the rear wheels only (that's the way I read it anyway) 
Bugger, I can't get those 17"x8" then 
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24/Mar/2006, 9:32 pm
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Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 685
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
Jalal
If this is the case which I do not think it is front rim size different to rear you cant rotate tyres not a good move plus I have seen 8" on and they would be a cop magnet not to mention getting mud on your door handles. My alloys are for passenger vehicles as you just mentioned the exy only weighs 1395kg heaps lighter than a comodore or falcon and there is nothing special about there rims.
Dave
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
ID: X211
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24/Mar/2006, 9:58 pm
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
Thanks Dave,
That's why I initially asked in this thread "how far would they stick-out"?
I have never seen an 8" wide (in 17" size) rim on an xtrail and couldn't pitcure the situation either.
However they didn't look that bad on THIS exy of hscher (member of our forum) and these are 18"x8"
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24/Mar/2006, 10:10 pm
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Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 685
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
Jalal,
You can have a different offset to keep your rims under the gaurds this puts less load on the wheel bearings this is what they might have done but the laws where he is might be pretty slack. One of the main reasons for having the correct offset is wheel bearing life and it also puts a less load on your steering assembly as a whole.
Dave
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
ID: X211
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24/Mar/2006, 10:36 pm
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
Thanks again Dave,
I don't want to be taking any risks in this regard both mechanical and legal
I'll stick with the recommended wheel size and see if I can find any in the style I have found.
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24/Mar/2006, 10:43 pm
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Re: Compatible Alloys for X-Trail
quote:
xTrailered wrote:
So, if anybody is thinking of selling their Series 2 Alloys (I'm starting to suspect someone may be  ) then I'd appreciate getting a chance to buy them.
Am keeping my series II alloys for off-road use with their A/T tyres should I get the new 17's. hehehe Just thought I'd let you know in case the "suspected someone" was me LOL
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27/Mar/2006, 1:20 pm
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