dinodelucchi
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 02-2007
Location: Horsham, Victoria.
TOTAL POSTS: 27
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Where to get new standard wheels?
Hi All,
Can anyone suggest where to try for one or two additional, standard 15" rims for my 2005 ST. I need at least one extra spare for a round Australia trip but if the price is okay I figured I could get two for storage on the roof (yes, weight might be an issue) and leave the exisitng spare where it is so I never have to unpack the back of the wagon to get out a spare.
All suggestions welcome.
Dino.
--- Dino,
2005 ST Auto:
Pedders Spring, D694's, ARB Nudge, Tow Bar, Rhino Roof Racks, Side Steps;
Coming soon: Cibie vs Light Force, Dual Battery, then 13 weeks around Australia.
It's not the years that get you, it's the miles.
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15/Apr/2007, 12:05 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Where to get new standard wheels?
Considering that the approximate weight of the rims & tyres is around 25Kg (so that's a total of 50Kg for two spares) and that the carrying load capacity of the factory roof racks and mounting points is 70Kg, I can't see a problem as long as the 2 spare tyres are positioned one after the other (not on top of each other type of thing)
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15/Apr/2007, 8:10 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Where to get new standard wheels?
Although the weight is under the maximum allowed, as Brett said it increases the centre of gravity point which will reduce the maximum slope angle the Exy will handle without roll-over danger.
Dino, are you going to tackle any cross-terain hills or just outback driving across long remote areas ?
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16/Apr/2007, 7:26 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Where to get new standard wheels?
I agree Kev, however this danger is present with any load rating you put on the roof of any car. It all depends on the type of driving you'll be doing. For highway runs, I can't see a problem.
Last edited by jalalski, 16/Apr/2007, 1:52 pm
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16/Apr/2007, 8:53 am
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dinodelucchi
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 02-2007
Location: Horsham, Victoria.
TOTAL POSTS: 27
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Re: Where to get new standard wheels?
Thank you all for comments.
I will be doing some limited off road travelling but mostly I'll be travelling on gravel and made roads.
Surely if the roof is rated to 70kg's, putting 70kg'd on the roof won't add significantly to risk of rolling over?
Thank you, Dino.
--- Dino,
2005 ST Auto:
Pedders Spring, D694's, ARB Nudge, Tow Bar, Rhino Roof Racks, Side Steps;
Coming soon: Cibie vs Light Force, Dual Battery, then 13 weeks around Australia.
It's not the years that get you, it's the miles.
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22/Apr/2007, 1:42 pm
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johnsey
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 01-2007
Location: Melbourne, Wantirna
TOTAL POSTS: 435
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Re: Where to get new standard wheels?
Dino,
Do you need a 15" toyo tyre when you find your rim or are you running slightly larger tyres than factory?
I'm looking at selling my toyo spare which has never seen the road when i change all 5 tyres some time in August.
Let us know of your plans.
--- Xcited Touring
Series 2 2005 ST Auto, nudge bar, driving lights, spoiler, GME 3100 UHF, towbar , bashplate, Yokohama Geolander AT-S and Kings Springs lift X495 (c)
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2/Jul/2007, 8:28 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Where to get new standard wheels?
quote: johnsey wrote:
I'm looking at selling my toyo spare which has never seen the road when i change all 5 tyres some time in August.
Please use the "For Sale" forum for this Anthony.
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2/Jul/2007, 9:04 pm
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