Thread: 17" Performance Rims

I have a set of performance rv-5 on my D4 and after having just returned back from the cape I haven't had a single problem with them. Although looking back performance steered me away from the bb6 to these when I was buying them.....

Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

Not as much choice available in 18's as 17's . I have a set of the BB6 rims, and have not had any dramas. I use the 17's for off road only.

Maybe not quite as much, but at last count I had 34 different AT's listed for 18" rims that fit the D4 - so the choice is "more than adequate"!

Cheers,

Gordon

The reality is the D3 is 90% road car that the BOSS drives daily, so a good set of A/T will suffice, and comparing $$$ there is not that great a price difference to warrent buying rims and tyre's.

But in a couple of years when I am thinking of doing the Canning again, then 17's may be a more realistic option

Cheers Ean

I just got another puncture in my back left OEM Wrangler (6 holes in 6 months - all onroad) this week so it is time to get a change of tyres. Going GG ATs in the standard 18" rims and later Maxxis Bighorns on my 17" BMW rims (would prefer BFG MT KM2s but they are a bit expensive).

However everyone I have spoken too have said the MTs on the 17" are actually OK as an everyday tyre so considering whether to save money and just put the 17" muddies on.

I could put the 18" on the camper.

Garry

Whilst many people are happy to live with MT's as a daily tyre, be aware that:

* Wet road performance is reduced.
* Fuel consumption at highway speeds is worse.
* Noise is increased, although not uncomfortable until the tyres start scalloping.
* The shoulders will wear rapidly, reducing their performance in mud.
* MT's tend to be more difficult to balance (although never had problems with the Bighorns).

They look good though

Cheers,

Gordon

Originally Posted by gghaggis

Whilst many people are happy to live with MT's as a daily tyre, be aware that:

* Wet road performance is reduced.
* Fuel consumption at highway speeds is worse.
* Noise is increased, although not uncomfortable until the tyres start scalloping.
* The shoulders will wear rapidly, reducing their performance in mud.
* MT's tend to be more difficult to balance (although never had problems with the Bighorns).

They look good though

Cheers,

Gordon

I agree, that seems to be the general view and I also thought that but people I have spoken to who have them (Bighorns) on D3s have found most of the above not to be the case - certainly noise of the KM2s on my 101 is non existant but a RRS and 101 are worlds apart.

As I can get GG ATs (not AT2s) for $270 I have decided to go dual wheels - they will go on the 18s for everyday use and occasional light offroad and beach work and I will get Bighorns on the 17s for extended offroad use.

Garry

Originally Posted by weakestlink

17 inch BMW X5 rims with muddies have left my winch unloved and unused.
Cost if you keep looking can be under $50 each, I got four at under $10 and others at $50each to get six for myself. AT are a good unless it get a bit muddie, a bit slippery or even a bit to steep. Put road rubber on your 18s and think of the fun you can have with out getting stuck with the 17 inch. Have some unloved ATs for 18 inch rubber running down on the tar now. They were the ones which gave my winch a good work out on most outings.

And you will also be giving the jack a good workout.
I still recon you can't do better than a set of LT's in A/T or M/T on 17's
That way the spare will still fit where it belongs,speedo,gearing,etc is still correct,and you will have a tough tyre.

Oh,and the jack & winch won't be needed

Just my 2 cents worth........

Originally Posted by garrycol

I agree, that seems to be the general view and I also thought that but people I have spoken to who have them (Bighorns) on D3s have found most of the above not to be the case - certainly noise of the KM2s on my 101 is non existant but a RRS and 101 are worlds apart.
Garry

I occasionally run Bighorns on my RRS, albeit oversize ones. The car handles like crap and the noise is quite noticeable. Squirms in the wet. Maybe not so noticeable in a D3?

Cheers,

Gordon