Patrol rims on hilux

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: SYDNEY

Will 15 inch rims from a patrol suit a ln 106 hilux.

im looking at running a second set of tyres and one set im looking at are off a patrol.

im concerned about two things, offset effecting them rubbing / fitting and if they will fit over the calipers ok.

They are 285/75/16's

Thanks
Ben

Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne

If you shop around you should be able to get some sunnie type rims with whatever offset you require for say $60 each new.

Just a suggestion.

cheers

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: SYDNEY

yeah I have considered getting a few old sunnies cheap, was just wondendering if they might fit.

its pretty common to see 4 sunnies for sale second hand so thats always an option. I would only need 3.

but still keen to know if they might fit - as then it makes them more viable for me to afford.

damned being a slave to the mortgage! always have to weigh up the costs.

Joined: 15 May 2005 Location: Bayside, Brisbane

I run std Patrol steel 16" rims for the 32" road rubber, clears calipers, etc. easily tho have a bit of lift.

EDIT : Should clarify, the rims I use are std GU Patrol steelies.

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: SYDNEY

Thanks dougster, have you noticed if it sits the wheels on a wider track, or narrower or about the same?

I have been given the green light for a set of play tyres... but i have been told that when ever i spend un necissary $$$ on the lux she gets to spend un necissary $$$ on what ever she wants too...

So i'm going to park out on the street tonight and get my tyres nicked... then the new ones are necissary Laughing

Joined: 15 May 2005 Location: Bayside, Brisbane

Yea, the track is wider which helps on and off road handling.
With mine the std flares still cover easily, you may need some rubber flares or something to keep the boys in blue happy tho.
As long as you can't see any of the tyre outside of the guard/flare with wheels straight, then all is good.

Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Location: newcastle

even then , ive got 35 x 13.5's on my 86 model lux so i put conveyor belt on as flares. some people rekon garden edging from bunnings works well.
i get a bit of scraping but wen youl probbly run out of tread before you scrape it away

Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Location: Sydney

Be carefull. I tried using 15x7 MK Patrol rims and they didnt clear the calipers, Could of been a costly mistake! Also they have less ofset so you will loose width. Gu Patrol ute's have the best offset but again check calliper clearance

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: SYDNEY

ill still have 31 10.5's on for every day driving and just put the bigger tyres on for offroad, so the width shouldnt be likely to give me to much grief.

damn expensive tyres grumble grumble grumble!

Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Location: central coast nsw

nissan rims will hit on your tie rods,
unless you have x over steering.
i would try one before you buy them.