split rims for GU Patrol

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 17:47

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Member - Geoff C (QLD)

I've been trying to get some 2nd hand split rims for my Patrol and there doesn't seem to be any out there. I thought that a lot of people got rid of them to put wider wheels on and there should be heaps available. I can get them for the GQ and earlier but they have a different offset and so can't go on the same axle as the GU ones. There must be a reason, maybe everybody is going back to the split rims like Willem. Will have to keep trying.
Geoff

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 19:37

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 19:37

Don't see many splits on Patrols. I'd guess its because they sell a lot more ST than DX, and Nissan offer you the $1000 factory option of upgrading to 265's. I'm also guessing than many split rims end up in metal recycling bins.

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Reply By: Splits - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 20:08

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 20:08

Geoff

I am not familiar with Patrol wheels but if the only difference between GU and GQ is the position of the centres then it should be a simple matter for any custom wheel manufacturing company to move them.

That could be an option if you can't find any later ones.

Brian

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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff C (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 08:14

Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 08:14

There's no difference in the centres, the difference is in the offset and hence the track.
Thanks, Geoff

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Reply By: happytravelers - Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 21:07

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 at 21:07

Geoff
Where abouts in Qld are you? I have some in the shed that I think maybe off a GU, do you know the offset measurements?
Jon

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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff C (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 08:12

Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 08:12

Sorry for the delay. Measured the offset and it's 50mm. I live about 20km out of Toowoomba. Need mud tyres here at the moment, 2 days of lovely rain.
Where are you located?
Thanks, Geoff

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Follow Up By: happytravelers - Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 19:40

Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 19:40

Geoff
I will be unable to dig them out of the shed and measure them until the weekend, but I'm pretty sure they came off a GU tray back ute. I have 5 only one has a tyre. I'm on the sunshine coast.
Jon

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Follow Up By: Member - Geoff C (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 20:08

Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 at 20:08

Please let me know if they are any good, if you let me know your phone number via email to 13gef13@gmail.com I'll give you a ring or email me your email address and I'll send you my phone number.
Many thanks, Geoff

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