Thread: New Gum Boots & Work Socks for D4

couple more....

NICE!!!

Much more business-like!

My D4 is covered in mud atm (even some on the roof) so it will look good too until more rain washes it off.

May see some mud myself next week, but more likely find more snow to play in.
Family is going skiing & visit my brother who lives down Jindabyne.
I will find time to play on Nimmo Plain & out towards Mt Jagungal. This area is always good for snow & creek crossings this time of year.

Originally Posted by Duck's Guts

Stock 18" vs New 17"
(at standard on road height)

"Tellem the Price Son"

Can you give some specific details about the set up.

Any issue with road noise ?

Do they rub anywhere ?

They look great, will probably look even better covered in mud and dirt !!

Regards,

George

Originally Posted by Duck's Guts

Stock 18" vs New 17"
(at standard on road height)

Bloody hell Ducks, looks unstoppable. Be interesting to know what the road noise is like

Originally Posted by DiscoWeb

"Tellem the Price Son"
Can you give some specific details about the set up.
Any issue with road noise ?
Do they rub anywhere ?
They look great, will probably look even better covered in mud and dirt !!
Regards,
George

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Bloody hell Ducks, looks unstoppable. Be interesting to know what the road noise is like

A few dramas were experienced along the way to the purchase of the rims. Details at this thread: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...-d4-2-7-a.html



In summary:

• Rims are Performance Wheels BB6's in charcoal, 17x8, +42 offset, I purchased 5 rims from Triumph Rover Spares in Adelaide at $245 each + $120 freight delivered to my door. Total cost $1345.
• Tyres are Maxxis Bighorn 255/65x17's, 114Q 8 ply (2 ply sidewalls), 15.9mm tread depth. $235ea x5 = $1175 fitted and balanced. I didn't need a wheel alignment. Note that these tyres have the same outside diameter dimensions of the factory 255/60x18's.

Both tyres & rims do not rub anywhere. But I have yet to flex-up the suspension, so time will tell, but I doubt that I will have thius problem.

With the change from factory 18's to 17's on a 2.7TDV6 D4, I thought the brake package was the closest component to offer interference to the rim. This is not correct, it is the long bolt in the ball joint. But the brakes are a close second!

Re road noise: YES. The increased level of road noise (compared to the Wrangler H/T's) is noticeable from about 55km/hr increasing steadily as speed increases. And particularly from 80 to 110km/hr. I expect that this will quieten down as the sharp corners wear off the tread blocks.
Advice to all: don't think that the superior sound insulation of the D4 will keep the noise out!
But I must say that I've already started to become oblivious to the increased road noise!

Oh yeah, now I've only had these fitted today, but have already noticed that alot of people now stare at the vehicle whilst parked in the street, at traffic lights, etc.. Even got the thumbs up from a Nissan patrol driver this afternoon!

Can't wait to get offroad!

Ducks

I was thinking of getting those wheels now that I have seen yours I am impressed.
My D3 is silver so I think they will look as good.
What size tyres ae they?

Regards

Chuck