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  1. 22nd June 2012, 07:59 PM #1
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    Puma rim advice

    I have a 2010 puma and I'm looking at getting some 8" wide 16" diameter rims so I can run 12.5" wide 33" Cooper STT tyres. I have had a 2" lift so they should fit ok.

    I am looking for some advice on good quality steel rims, if I must I will accept alloy if I can't get steel.

    I'm off to the cape in 5 weeks and need to get the wheels sorted reasonably quickly.
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  2. 22nd June 2012, 08:53 PM #2
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    Hey,

    I have 285/75R16 KM2's on 16x8" Dynamic rims (0.0mm offset). They are only just out side the gaurds. For under a $100 each Dynamic are a great option and have a good name in 4wd circles.

    You will need -25mm offset rims for 12.5's, you will need a set off extended flares as well.

    Cheers, Tristan
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  3. 22nd June 2012, 09:00 PM #3
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    BTW, 12.5's are a wide tyre for a stock Puma, even on a 2" lift. I suspect they will rub. Good thing you still have 5 weeks to work this stuff out!
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    Hey Symo,

    I just fitted 8" x 16" King rims (steel) with a neutral off set.

    Shod with MT Baja MTZ 285x75/16 (11.4 inches wide) they just sit out side the guards, (as 08bender has said), prob not not far enough to worry about flare extensions.

    I think 315(12.5inch) is a very big tyre and may cause you some probs with axel and cv reliability along with rubbing issues.

    I'll keep my eye out for you at the Cape I leave in 5 weeks
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  5. 23rd June 2012, 01:56 PM #5
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    Yeah. Thanks Drover. Starting to re think the whole 315 thing and go with the 285. Running 235's now so the 50 is a big improvement.

    I have had the a cv's, axels and wheel hubs all upgraded so im happy with all of that but I don't want the tyres hanging outside of the guards if I can help it.

    I'm also looking for something bigger 85 16... In the old money probably 33's.

    Will look for you up the cape too. Rego is easy to remember. I love dirt. Actually I DIRT with a heart symbol between the I and dirt.


    Enjoy the trip if we don't catch up.

    Cheers
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  6. 23rd June 2012, 04:13 PM #6
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    Hey Symo,

    285x75/16=33inch

    315x75/16=34inch (not 100% on this)

    I've replaced my axels, drive flanges and CV's with Ashcroft in prep for the big tryes.

    Cheers
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  7. 24th June 2012, 07:33 PM #7
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    Yeah me too.....

    Probably do the 285 75. 16, don't want to run too foul of the new vicroads codes for modified vehicle.
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  8. 25th June 2012, 07:34 AM #8
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    Have you considered 255/85r16 on 16x7? They are 33 inch tall but will fit inside the guards. I just fitted some to my deefer and they look great. I went with maxxis bighorns
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  9. 25th June 2012, 11:28 AM #9
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    As posted,why not 255's?. Pat
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  10. 25th June 2012, 07:40 PM #10
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    I am all confused now. Want 33 or 34 but something with some width. Driving about on pizza wheels it scrambles a bit on rock etc. I was thinking a wider tyre would suit better.


    Like the cooper STT also but that limits what I can do as well.
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