Thread: Want a second set of off road wheels - what size

Not yet.....have only ordered the rims, so will put up pics when they arrive.

Have taken a wheel off and slipped the tyre in on an 18 inch rim (but that rim fouled the rotors)...looking forward to it.

Brett...

If you're going down the path of 18" rims, try to stick to the more popular sizes. That way you have a better chance of buying a replacement in the more remote centres if you need one.

Both the 265/60R18 and 285/60R18 are used by Toyota and Mitsubishi, so are a good choice. The bigger 285/60R18 will fit a D4 (and an RRS - I have them fitted to mine), but in some states will be technically oversize. So 265/60R18 is the "safe" bet.

Cheers,

Gordon

So will a 265/60/18 work with my original 20" wheels? What I mean is could I still use the 20" as a spare if required with the other size wheels? I really don't want to have to replace the spare as well.

Absolutely not

Originally Posted by Chaser

So will a 265/60/18 work with my original 20" wheels? What I mean is could I still use the 20" as a spare if required with the other size wheels? I really don't want to have to replace the spare as well.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Play around with this link to compare tyre diameters that will work

If they are not the same and up you need to use the spare, damage can occur.

Brett....

Has any body tried the BFG 265/65/R18 All-Terrain T/A KO on their D4?

Originally Posted by Mike_S

The 285's look *massive*, there was a set in Tyrepower when I took mine in 2 weeks ago so I couldn't resist sticking them up against it to see how they looked. The wheels look stunning, but I'd stick to a 255 tyre myself, thise 285's are gonna rub. They're also bloody heavy.

My rims and wheels looked good against your car Mike

They also looked good on my car but the ARB bar didn't allow for the articulation so had to change the tyres to 265 AT3.

Anyone after 5 brand new Zeon LTZ 285/60/18. - PM me

Gup