Thread: 18" alloys for a 2013 D4 TDV6 3.0

Yes, (although factory offset +53)

What’s your end game?

Caliper clearance is the challenge.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Yes, (although factory offset +53)

What’s your end game?

Caliper clearance is the challenge.

Thanks for that.

I assume the +45 offset is to allow for the increased width of an 18" tyre, i.e. 265 vs 255.

My end game after the change to 18" tyres is that both tyres and alloy rims are:-

1. Legal.
2. Tyres don't rub.
3. Minimal change to tyre diameter.
4. Tyres of a size that is readily available.
5. Tyres with an "All Terrain" pattern.
6. Tyres that have a proven performance in Australian desert, gravel road and fire trails.
7. Tyres have good stake resistance.
8. Alloy rims are from a reputable supplier, not black in colour and not a "fancy" design.
8. Fitted to my D4 by mid-May this year at the latest, prior to a long outback 4wd trip (Yulara to Port Hedland).

I as far as I can see 265/60R18 BFG A/T KO2's would meet the tyre requirements.

The problem is getting suitable rims in time. In that regard, Performance Alloys in the UK will export to Australia (not cheap but not unreasonable) but I cannot afford to order the wrong spec rims. That would be a disaster.

As to caliper issues, I have yet to take measurements as I'm away from home at the moment. But when I'm back next week ......

Originally Posted by Mellow Yellow

Thanks for that.

I assume the +45 offset is to allow for the increased width of an 18" tyre, i.e. 265 vs 255.

My end game after the change to 18" tyres is that both tyres and alloy rims are:-

1. Legal.
2. Tyres don't rub.
3. Minimal change to tyre diameter.
4. Tyres of a size that is readily available.
5. Tyres with an "All Terrain" pattern.
6. Tyres that have a proven performance in Australian desert, gravel road and fire trails.
7. Tyres have good stake resistance.
8. Alloy rims are from a reputable supplier, not black in colour and not a "fancy" design.
8. Fitted to my D4 by mid-May this year at the latest, prior to a long outback 4wd trip (Yulara to Port Hedland).

I as far as I can see 265/60R18 BFG A/T KO2's would meet the tyre requirements.

The problem is getting suitable rims in time. In that regard, Performance Alloys in the UK will export to Australia (not cheap but not unreasonable) but I cannot afford to order the wrong spec rims. That would be a disaster.

As to caliper issues, I have yet to take measurements as I'm away from home at the moment. But when I'm back next week ......

Cant go past the Tuffant rims and 265/60/18 tyre size, i'd go Falken Wildpeak before BFG.

Originally Posted by Mellow Yellow

Thanks for that.

I assume the +45 offset is to allow for the increased width of an 18" tyre, i.e. 265 vs 255.

My end game after the change to 18" tyres is that both tyres and alloy rims are:-

1. Legal.
2. Tyres don't rub.
3. Minimal change to tyre diameter.
4. Tyres of a size that is readily available.
5. Tyres with an "All Terrain" pattern.
6. Tyres that have a proven performance in Australian desert, gravel road and fire trails.
7. Tyres have good stake resistance.
8. Alloy rims are from a reputable supplier, not black in colour and not a "fancy" design.
8. Fitted to my D4 by mid-May this year at the latest, prior to a long outback 4wd trip (Yulara to Port Hedland).

I as far as I can see 265/60R18 BFG A/T KO2's would meet the tyre requirements.

The problem is getting suitable rims in time. In that regard, Performance Alloys in the UK will export to Australia (not cheap but not unreasonable) but I cannot afford to order the wrong spec rims. That would be a disaster.

As to caliper issues, I have yet to take measurements as I'm away from home at the moment. But when I'm back next week ......

Have you looked at Tuffant rims? SHOP | TuffAnt
They will fit, they are in stock in Australia, they have various colour options, and two different styles (Kimberley and Simpson).

I have just got in a set of MOAB 18" wheels (from 4WD1 over east) which will go on one customer's disco at some point, the finish is perfect and they use the original Land Rover wheel lugs. Other 18" I have fitted, the wheel lugs simply dont seem to match the thread or likely the pitch of the Land Rover stud and there seems to be a lot of wobbly free play as you screw them on.

My son with a D4 likes his LT265/60R18 Maxxis AT811.

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Other 18" I have fitted, the wheel lugs simply dont seem to match the thread or likely the pitch of the Land Rover stud and there seems to be a lot of wobbly free play as you screw them on.

Likely junky nuts rather than wrong pitch. I have a spare set for last resort use only.

I have lots of customers running BFG all terrains on their D4 most swear by them. I understand in general they are a pretty tough and can be a good pick for up north of W.A but I do note they dont seem to balance up the greatest and as they dont have as much sidewall flex they arent the best sand tyre.

Again a high percentage of customers run Yokohamma Geolander GEO15, i run these myself and think they are an awesome tyre.