Where to get a 17" rim to match as second spare?

[BSM]

I'm looking to do a Kimberly trip in June/July and come back via the Tanami.

I've been contemplating whether I should take a second spare. I don't know whether it will be overkill or not, since I plan to run new BFG ATs LT and I've got a TPMS now too.

Nevertheless, at the moment I don't know if I have the option for a second spare available anyway because I run 17" Performance rims, and the Performance Wheels company has now closed down its business so I can't get one from them.

To match my wheels I need a 17" x 8" with a +42mm offset, and 5 holes obviously.

Any suggestions as to where to find a match?

[Redback]

BMW X5 2001 to 2006 E53 rims 5 X 120 PCD, you can get the BMW rims off ebay they are 17x7.5 with +42 though, but will still be able to have the same size tyre.

X5 rim, you'll also need different wheel nuts also, the centre hole is identical to the D3/D4/RRS so no issues fitting them to the car, you just need the wheel nut to suit.


Baz.

[ytt105]

I hope to be doing the Tanami around August, so please keep us informed of how the trip goes.

By the way, I've got 17" BMW rims with D697's, and I wont be carrying an extra spare.

I use 265/65 x 17 tyres which are a pretty standard size, so extra tyres should be available just about anywhere.

Regards

[BSM]

you'll also need different wheel nuts also, the centre hole is identical to the D3/D4/RRS so no issues fitting them to the car, you just need the wheel nut to suit.

Baz.

Great info. Thanks Baz. What wheel nuts are required then?

[Redback]

Great info. Thanks Baz. What wheel nuts are required then?

I've never looked in Australia, Gorilla have distributors, you may want to look here before you order the ones from the States

These should do the trick for the BMW wheels, it's mainly for the turns these have, minimum turns of a wheels nut is 7 or 8, these give 9 turns




Gorilla 68148 Chrome Lug Nuts E-T Ultra Tapered Mag Seat 13/16" Hex Head 14mm x 1.50 Thread

Just your standard wheel nut for the Gecko rims, in 14mm x 1.50 thread pitch and 60deg taper

Baz.

[jonesy63]

Another option is to just carry a spare tyre carcass on your roof rack. Saves weight and you're highly unlikely to get two flats at once... unless you hit one of those washed out cattle ramps at speed!

[scarry]

Another option is to just carry a spare tyre carcass on your roof rack. Saves weight and you're highly unlikely to get two flats at once... unless you hit one of those washed out cattle ramps at speed!

That is what i do,but mine is strapped to the cargo barrier,behind our old Engle.
They actually take up a lot less room than a full wheel.

Do 265/65/17 fit OK on the stock LR D3 rims with no issues?

Diameter is OK,just wondering about rim width.

[Owl]

Ebay UK. Search "Discovery 3 17 wheel"

[Redback]

Great info. Thanks Baz. What wheel nuts are required then?

Just an edit on those Gecko steel rims, the offset is wrong and would be too different.

Another option is your standard 18s if you still have, you can match tyre sizes to give you the same rolling diameter.

(ie)

245/70-17 Diameter inches 30.5
(774.8) mm

265/60-18 Diameter inches 30.52
(775.2)mm

Difference 0.1%





Baz.

[BSM]

Just an edit on those Gecko steel rims, the offset is wrong and would be too different.

Another option is your standard 18s if you still have, you can match tyre sizes to give you the same rolling diameter.

(ie)

245/70-17 Diameter inches 30.5
(774.8) mm

265/60-18 Diameter inches 30.52
(775.2)mm

Difference 0.1%





Baz.

Thanks Baz, I don't have my 18s any more so not an option (regrettably), I also checked with Gecko. The offset is 30mm on those steel rims. I suppose that risks the tyre rubbing on the wheel arch as the centre line of the wheel would be shifted out by 12mm.