22" chrome wheels on a Patrol
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 20:25
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Member - Michael O (NSW)
Stumbled on this today. Can imagine 22" chromes on a 300C pimp-mobile but on a Patrol?? Why would you do it??
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:03
Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:03
I work around the CBD and northern and eastern suburbs of
Sydney and there are hundreds of these wheels fitted to 4wd's that never leave the blacktop. The most prevalent are the tradies utes, usually D4D Hilux's and usually in perfect condition and never been on the dirt. I often wonder how they ride and handle given that the
suspension is setup for much higher profile tyres which have way more flex in the sidewalls.
Never mind the legality of running low profile tyres, wheel sizes and tyres that aren't up to the load rating.
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Follow Up By: Member - Greg A (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:38
Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:38
The last time I was on Noosa's North Shore I came across a BMW X3 with what looked like 35 series tyres on big aftermarket alloys. They had made it 6 feet onto the first cutting before coming to a shuddering stop.
When I saw it I wondered what you can do with these tyres, because airing them down would likely have the rims running on the sand.
The driver had a very disappointed look on his face..
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 18:53
Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 18:53
One of the 4wd mags did a
test lat year of 75, 65, 55 and 45 (from memory) series tyres in sand.
Down to and including 55 series, not that much difference with lower pressures. The vehicle traction control (if fitted) made more difference. The 45 series and lower, not enough height in the side wall to get a longer foot print, even at 20 psi.
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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:37
Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:37
I actualy like it, looks quite sassy.
My problem, at the moment, is finding a lift kit and Cooper STs for the wifes Ford Fiesta.
That li'l car spends more time off-road than our Patrol.....lol.
Cheers.....Lionel.
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 13:15
Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 13:15
A guy on Bribie used to run them on his Cruiser. Looked bloody awful.
Asked him how they rode.
He reckoned they were better than the original, however I never once saw it muddy so guess it was a "Toorak Tractor"type.
A total waste of money IMO
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