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Post by powertruck on May 11, 2006 9:38:01 GMT 11
hey just wondering what size tyres and rims are best suited ive got a 3.1 mu its got 265/70/16 at the moment all terains, just had some mates buy mudzilla tyres for there pajero which made a huge difference. One problem they had though was the caliper hit the inside of the rims so they had to gring the top of the calipers right back bloody pajeros  . what combination works well for 4wding? cheers jarrad |
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Post by geeves on May 11, 2006 11:51:51 GMT 11
If the wof man sees grinding marks on a brake calliper you wont get a wof ever again. It would be much better to get more offset on the rim. You currently have 16 inch rims which limits the choises but your tyres will be equivilent to a 30.5 x 10.5 inch tyre You can fit 285/70/16 tyres but the extra width might be an issue or change to 15 inch rims then 32 inch tyres will fit without mods or 33 with a small lift. Dont go wider that 12.5 which is still borderline exessive.
The mudzila is an interesting tyre and very good in mud of all types Its a virtual copy of the Baja Claw which has caused a few issues on side slopes though.
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Post by powertruck on May 12, 2006 13:05:02 GMT 11
yea i was never intending on grinding my calipers not a nice way to do it.
so you can fit 33" on a mu but need slight body lift?
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Post by mudgrip4 on May 12, 2006 15:36:29 GMT 11
I seem to remember you are from Chch - if you haven't already got a good deal give Kaiapoi Tyres a call - they do alot of tyres for the Canterbury clubs at good prices. Ask for Shane. A thought though on maxxis muds. Very popular last year and quite alot of clubmates bought them - flavour of the month for a bit there and as good as anything off road. But number of clubmates comment now they wear fairly quickly - aren't doing big mileages.
If you're buying for both on and off-road use, check a few other good brands. I use Hankook RTO1 muds (had several sets) and my current set (32"s)have done 34000km and have used only 4.5mms of their 14mm tread. Amazing for a not too expensive tyre. I believe others have also had good experience with other makes.
At $1000+ for each new set of rubber, its good to get value - something that will last, esp if you are trading them off when the tread gets down to about 8mm when their traction loses its bite.
Mike
If you need a hand getting a good tyre deal - give
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Post by powertruck on May 15, 2006 7:42:51 GMT 11
cheers for the Mike i'll give those guys at Kiapoi a ring  cant have bloody pajeros beating me lol. |
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Post by powertruck on May 15, 2006 7:44:07 GMT 11
you dont know where i can get a lsd for my truck do ya its a 93 3.1 manual |
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cant have bloody pajeros beating me lol.