Thread: Towing 2.5+ Ton. Smaller wheels?

Originally Posted by manic

I am not a facebook fan, but in desperation I've sent a request to join the aulro FB group. If anyone on there can approve me that would be great. I'd like to post a link to this thread, to see if anyone can help with the wheels. Worth a shot.

If your that desperate I have set of disco alloys with standard tyre size here. Tyres in good condition you won't get in any trouble with them. Even got a spare also I'm out past tulla way I'd lend em out to ya.
Cheers Jim

Could someone post on the fb page for me? Looks like only 4 admins can approve me and they are all busy.

Thanks to all you fine AULRO folk for looking to assist. Im near enough sorted for wheels it looks like. Thanks Jim!


So ratios should be good, with more time spent locked up in 4th .

I have improved my cooling a little too by removing grill and lightbar. Also disconnected the headlight washers at the check valve and directed flow to the trans cooler.

Feeling a little more confident now. Its on!

Originally Posted by manic

Thanks to all you fine AULRO folk for looking to assist. Im near enough sorted for wheels it looks like. Thanks Jim!


So ratios should be good, with more time spent locked up in 4th .

I have improved my cooling a little too by removing grill and lightbar. Also disconnected the headlight washers at the check valve and directed flow to the trans cooler.

Feeling a little more confident now. Its on!

I think you will be fine mate just take your time if you need too, and plus it's downhill home most of the way so that will help. The fogger you rigged up should help, I've had race mates do the same thing on WRX intercoolers and brakes. I think it's a brilliant idea as a backup. Just let me know when your ready all sweet here, like I said you can swap them here and be on your way.
Cheers Jim

Quite an adventure, should be fun. After all your effort, some travel pics and a trip report maybe.

Originally Posted by manic

Thanks to all you fine AULRO folk for looking to assist. Im near enough sorted for wheels it looks like. Thanks Jim!


So ratios should be good, with more time spent locked up in 4th .

I have improved my cooling a little too by removing grill and lightbar. Also disconnected the headlight washers at the check valve and directed flow to the trans cooler.

Feeling a little more confident now. Its on!

That will chew the water how about some poly pipe with some misting spray jets that you use in the garden from bunnings might be better
Something like this screwed into a length of poly along the whole cooler would be better .
Micro Sprays & Water Misters available from Bunnings Warehouse

The tug is on piddlies!

Not sure on pressures for this size tyre. Im looking at 150kg on the ball, 48 psi in the rears?

Ive never towed an ebraked dual axle before or towed something that is as heavy as my tow vehicle! Any tips for setting the brakes? I want to steer the bloody thing, not let it steer me!

Originally Posted by manic

The tug is on piddlies!

Not sure on pressures for this size tyre. Im looking at 150kg on the ball, 48 psi in the rears?

Ive never towed an ebraked dual axle before or towed something that is as heavy as my tow vehicle! Any tips for setting the brakes? I want to steer the bloody thing, not let it steer me!

If in doubt, check your tyre placard. Over inflated tyres won't help handling, 40psi would probably suffice. 150kg is two people in the back seat. Brakes should be set so that the trailer never pushes the tow tug up the bum.