[amitk26]

Hi ,

I have booked my Tata Safari 2.2 Lx and will get in a day or two. I am planning to put in alloy wheels , I searched through all the threads on Safari RIM sizes etc. Most of the alloys are available in 7.5 inch rim width.

The RIM dealer ( Sproket Koramangla Blore ) told me that they need to cut metal to fit in 7.5 width even if it is with stock tyres.
As per the research on the net I feel that metal cutting may not be required if the rim has +ve offset. Dealer had no idea about the offset part.

So I have following questions for the veterans here.

1. Is there any 16 inch RIM heaving 7 Inch or 6.5 inch width available ( apart from Aura) ?
2. Does any one have experience on 7.5 inch wide RIM with out cutting metal ( ofcourse with Stock Tyres) , What should be the offset of the RIM ?
3. Is fitting Stock Brigestone Dullers HT tubeless on 7.5 inch wide RIM advisable ?

As most of the Safari fans might be knowing now Safari Lx comes with Tubeless Tyres though the salesperson insist that Lx comes with tube tyres

Any recommendations on the knowledgeable dealers in Bangalore who do not insist on cutting the metal but know the product they are selling well.

Regards
Amit