Thread: 18 inch 3.0 wheels.

Originally Posted by RHS58

Firstly, offset wrong.
Secondly, may need to shave calipers.
Thirdly, may need to add spacers.

Yep, look good, but how is anyone going to make them legal?

Apart from the (minor) offset issue, all else is speculation at this stage. I say let Aaron do a trial fit to ascertain any issues before jumping to a heap of conclusions...

If these wheels actually fit I wonder if they are strong enough, as in up to the task. The load rating might look ok but will they be durable. Has anyone any experience with this rim on other vehicles where some history of durability can be discussed. CSA or Mullins used to be good. But are these things of dubious chinese quality?

Just thinking, Simmo

So where is wheel track measured from for legal purposes? It's one thing to have 53 offset but "standard" rim widths vary from what, 8 to 9.5 inches? If you work from an increase of 12.5mm a side over the 9.5 inch rim it should be a pretty close thing?

It's measured from the centreline of one wheel to the centreline of the opposite wheel, so is not affected by the rim width.

Cheers,

Gordon

Here is the 2.7 brakes in a standard LR 19"



Here is 3.0 brakes with same wheels

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

So in WA and other states we just scrape in using GOE wheels,the featured wheel is over the offset by a small margin???? There is also the question wether the featured vehicle did or didn't have its calipers manicured which would be frowned upon. I spoke to Aaron today,he is arranging to get a clean rim test fitted,he was talking to the WA distributor today. Andrew

Andy, what's the go here ❓
What rim is getting test fitted. ❓

The only thing stopping me from getting the GOE rims is their styling, if these CSA rims were confirmed a legal fit and clear brakes I'm rushing out and buying them today.

Or at the least a better style alternative wheel over the Compomotives.

Cheers, Babs Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

I'm only a new owner and am astounded that a manufacturer hasn't jumped on the gap in the market making an 18 that will fit.

Something else to consider is that changing the offset changes the geometry of the suspension, which in turn effects handling, turning and can wear things faster.

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I have the D3 V8 which comes with 19" wheels and I was able to fit 18" D4 genuine rims. Picked up a set from Gumtree for $600. If they fit, you could always spray them black. I realise they may not fit newer models.