Prices for steel rims

[wizbru]

What sort of cost am I looking at for 2nd hand reasonabily standard Steel rims to put a set of Mud tyres on? (NZ$)
Can't afford to do much in the way of mods (Can't even afford tyres & rims but want to know what I have to save to)

[Dave]

New ROH rims are around the $70ea mark, so I wouldn't pay more than $170-$200 for a 2nd hand set.


Dave

[wizbru]

Thanks Dave

Any ideas on recommended sizes (rims & Mud tyres) to fit a standard Wizard.

The sizes people have listed in other posts are a bit confusing and are usually for lifted wagons.

Is there a web site for ROH rims?

[geeves]

I have some std hilux rims with 7.00x16 tyres here you can try on to see how they fit Old Hilux rims are virtualy given away

[wizbru]

Thanks Alan

I'll give you a ring when I get some time to arrange a look see.

Can you plz explain the tyre size in relation to the 245/75x16's I have at present.

[geeves]

These are fairly close to the same size and are not actualy for sale at present as they are my rough set although Im happy for you to try them on for fit. Your current aloy rims will be 16x7 but Im not sure on the offset but can measure that for you. You should be able to fit 265x70x16 tyres to these no problem which are slightly less than a 31x10.5x15 tyre in size. This and the 265x75x16 tyre are quite common and would be the best options on your current rims but as you want to buy steel rims look for either 15x7 or 15x8 as a 31x10.5x15 or if theres room 32x12.5x15 tyres tend to be cheaper than the 16 inch equivelents and theres more choise.
For second hand rims its best to keep an eye on tradeand exchange

[richie]

i got a set of brand new black steel rims at Australia's Best in Roselands for $50 each.... they were 15x8's aswell a lil wider then original size! I love IT!!!
It looks awesome with a set of BF Goodrich AT 33'' on em.......

[caffa]

sounds great, wheres the pic ... ;D

[richie]

I gots heaps of pics but the thing is, how do you attach pics when I "Post Reply"?

[geeves]

Are you still after some rims? I have sitting here a set of original Bighorn rims in very good condition. These are 16 x 6 jj with a back spacing of 12.5 cm which would be perfect on the Wizard I think. They are a little narrow though to take a large tyre and currently have 205 16 road tyres on that are just warrentable.
Free to a good home but I dont deliver let me know
Alan

[wizbru]

Thanks Alan

Sorry haven't replied earlier

6jj is a bit too narrow - if 7jj would be interested

[Harry]

I'm running 32 9.5 15 s on 15 x 5.5 rims with tubes.I run 12psi front and 10psi rear.I've never had any problems with this setup while other vehicles [tubeless tyres admittedly] have run tyres off rims on the same trips.I put this down partly to the narrow.Incidently I've seen tyres refitted using a squirt of easy-start in the tyre and a lighted [lit?] match."Hair raising but very effective".You need to be quick with the air supply as once the burnt easy-start cools it tends to suck the bead back off the rim.
Regards,Harry.

[geeves]

32x9.5 sounds a simex size. Im guessing they do very few road miles. Im going to look at a similar sized tyre on a 6 inch rim when the purse string holder allows me
Ive only seen the lighter fluid trick in a video from Iceland Youve seen it done in the flesh? It looks and sounds impressive but it doesnt pay to use too much easy start.

[wizbru]

Hi Alan

Change of heart on those rims - I think at this stage 15" are going to be too much hassle with the rear calipers.

Are you home tomorrow sometime? I could come and releive you of your burden of wheels and you could let me know what I have to do with regards to tow hooks.

Thanks

[geeves]

At this stage Im attending a working bee for the Deadwood Rally tomorrow but should be around most of Sunday Give me a ring on 9386074 Sat night to confim
alan

[richie]

here is a pic of my rims n tyres