The Offroad Rims & Tyres Thread

fk7 · 2nd June 2009, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salikt

Hi Firoz,

Why don't you get a set from Dubai since there are plenty of models and makes available in the market. I saw many new models here in Saudi which is not available in Indian market.

sadiq

Hi sadiq,

I may do it, but I am looking at all options. Shipping rims from dubai may turn out to be a costly affair.

Firoz

Salikt · 2nd June 2009, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by fk7

Hi sadiq,

I may do it, but I am looking at all options. Shipping rims from dubai may turn out to be a costly affair.

Firoz

Hi Firoz,

Check with the Door to Door service there. Here they charging 10SR per Kg. I think one rim will weight around 9-10kg. So approx you have to add 500Dhs to your budget for 5 pcs. But the plus point is that you will get a wide choice there which is not available in India.

sadiq

chandan · 2nd June 2009, 21:40

[quote=Terrainsnooper;1329365]Since I was looking for a low-cost alternative, the Gypsy rims were the most appealing. Hence I bought a set of 5 rims at Rs 1190/- each. /quote]

Are these brand new rims ? If so,are they readily available in MASS or any other place or do we have to place an order ?

vishwaschettri · 2nd June 2009, 21:41

@ Terrainsnooper
I dont think there should be any problem with gypsy rim on full lock since you are also reducing on the OD of wheel even if they have an offset.

Between are these brand new rims?? If new are they OE or MGP??

cheers
vishwas

edit : Looks like chandan beat me to it.

Terrainsnooper · 2nd June 2009, 23:28

@ vishwaschettri & Chandan,

Yes, these are brand new rims and I can vouch for their quality and finish. I bought them from my local spare parts shop who supplies spare parts for M&M, Tata, Force etc. He didn't have them in stock, he claims to have ordered them from Delhi, it took about a week to get here.

Meanwhile, I did some quick calculations. The Width of the wheel as measured from end to end(approx) = 100mm + 65 mm + 5 mm = 170mm

Centre should be around 170/2=85mm, but from the calculations, it is 100mm from the inner side. Which means a positive offset of 100-85=15mm. I wonder if the LP1015 stamped on the rim means Low Positive 10-15mm. Hope I'm not making a fool of myself here. We do tend to get a little obsessed with the details once we start hurtling down the restoration/modification path and I,for one, thoroughly enjoy making these calculations while staring away into nothingess.

ex670c · 5th June 2009, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by discoverwild

Can anyone tell me what would be the best set of tubeless radials to go on the 16" original army rims of the MM550XDB? I am not looking for extra wide tyres. My driving would be 65% highways, 35% off-road (jungles, slush, rocky terrain, very less sand).

That is a good size for the MM550XD, approx 29.5-30" Tall.

fk7 · 6th June 2009, 13:40

Hi All,

I am thinking of buying alloys from dubai for my MM550. I am thinkin of getting 16" wheels? I know that the bolts needs to be 5 lugs. Other than that I am totally unaware.

Can the experts here guide me please on how to measure the PCD on a wheel and how the 139 is attained? Also what is offset and what offset should I aim for?

Regards

Firoz

bigman · 6th June 2009, 14:10

FK7,

I think the exact PCD is 139.7. For those wanting alloys for their SUV, League do some with the 139.7 PCD.

LEAGUE Alloy Co., Ltd

Salikt · 6th June 2009, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by fk7

Hi All,

Can the experts here guide me please on how to measure the PCD on a wheel and how the 139 is attained? Also what is offset and what offset should I aim for?

Regards

Firoz

Hi Firoz,

Please ask the shop guy for disks with PCD 139.7mm or 5.5 inch. I think the size will be stamped or stickers on it.

Here u go for the your answers about what is Offset

Wheel Tech - Offset

tks/sadiq

Gypsy-Boy · 13th June 2009, 10:42

Hey guys
Just found an old pic of my gypsy with the 205/60R15,
1st pic - the 235/75R15
2nd pic - the 205/60R15 - Notice the huge space between the tyre and the mudguard
Sorry for the pic quality.

Cheers
GB

Amar82 · 13th June 2009, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

That's strange, you can get whatever size you want in 15" man.

235
255
275
31"
33".....

Infact 255 is very common in the Goodyear Wrangler A/T pattern.

Maybe you need to look at some good tyre shops in your/nearby towns

Cheers,

Goodyear wrangler 255 comes in 16" not 15". Does anyone know if any all-terrain tyre comes in 255/65/R15 or 275/60/R15 configuration.

Jeepfreak · 24th June 2009, 05:18

Guys i am getting 2 sets of tyres for my Jeep's from dubai. These are almost new tyres (I know that sounds confusing) I know someone in leading car showroom in Dubai, they change the new or almost brand new tyres they chnage it to there custom tyres. Brands available : Mickey Thomson/Pirelli/Bridgestone/Good year. Let me see if this route actually works or is it just another made up thing. Once i get my tyres i will be posting a detail report of cost involved and tyre pics. What has been promised me is half price of what we get here in India. Anyone else aware of this? Please post your suggestions.

fk7 · 24th June 2009, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepfreak

Guys i am getting 2 sets of tyres for my Jeep's from dubai. These are almost new tyres (I know that sounds confusing) I know someone in leading car showroom in Dubai, they change the new or almost brand new tyres they chnage it to there custom tyres. Brands available : Mickey Thomson/Pirelli/Bridgestone/Good year. Let me see if this route actually works or is it just another made up thing. Once i get my tyres i will be posting a detail report of cost involved and tyre pics. What has been promised me is half price of what we get here in India. Anyone else aware of this? Please post your suggestions.

hi jeepfreak,

make sure you check out the shipping and cargo charges from dubai. Iam trying out variuos options to send alloys from here, but the shipping charges are too high and still there is no guarantee of a smooth clearing at the port in india.

Firoz

gbanavar · 25th June 2009, 13:54

Guys,
Does anyone know if the BFG Mud-Terrain T/A® KM is available in India? If so, do you know of any dealers in Bangalore? Also, do you have any idea how much they may cost. Thanks

NIP · 30th June 2009, 09:15

ok guys dont curse for posting this here as my stinger is a 2WD, but i just wanted to show off my baby's new shoes

i guess it qualifies as my scorpio does go offroad a LOT.

thanks khan and others, who helped me choose. i upgraded from stock 15" bridgestone HTs on steel rims to 16" BFGs (235 70 R16) on EVO alloys. hope you guys like the wheels.

2nd June 2009, 21:40	#558
chandan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sakleshpur Posts: 251 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	[quote=Terrainsnooper;1329365]Since I was looking for a low-cost alternative, the Gypsy rims were the most appealing. Hence I bought a set of 5 rims at Rs 1190/- each. /quote] Are these brand new rims ? If so,are they readily available in MASS or any other place or do we have to place an order ?
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2nd June 2009, 21:41	#559
vishwaschettri BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 338 Thanked: 438 Times	@ Terrainsnooper I dont think there should be any problem with gypsy rim on full lock since you are also reducing on the OD of wheel even if they have an offset. Between are these brand new rims?? If new are they OE or MGP?? cheers vishwas edit : Looks like chandan beat me to it. Last edited by vishwaschettri : 2nd June 2009 at 21:44. Reason: see post below
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2nd June 2009, 23:28	#560
Terrainsnooper BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 34 Thanked: 2 Times	@ vishwaschettri & Chandan, Yes, these are brand new rims and I can vouch for their quality and finish. I bought them from my local spare parts shop who supplies spare parts for M&M, Tata, Force etc. He didn't have them in stock, he claims to have ordered them from Delhi, it took about a week to get here. Meanwhile, I did some quick calculations. The Width of the wheel as measured from end to end(approx) = 100mm + 65 mm + 5 mm = 170mm Centre should be around 170/2=85mm, but from the calculations, it is 100mm from the inner side. Which means a positive offset of 100-85=15mm. I wonder if the LP1015 stamped on the rim means Low Positive 10-15mm. Hope I'm not making a fool of myself here. We do tend to get a little obsessed with the details once we start hurtling down the restoration/modification path and I,for one, thoroughly enjoy making these calculations while staring away into nothingess.
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6th June 2009, 13:40	#562
fk7 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calicut/Dubai Posts: 170 Thanked: 160 Times	alloys query for MM550 Hi All, I am thinking of buying alloys from dubai for my MM550. I am thinkin of getting 16" wheels? I know that the bolts needs to be 5 lugs. Other than that I am totally unaware. Can the experts here guide me please on how to measure the PCD on a wheel and how the 139 is attained? Also what is offset and what offset should I aim for? Regards Firoz
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6th June 2009, 14:10	#563
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	FK7, I think the exact PCD is 139.7. For those wanting alloys for their SUV, League do some with the 139.7 PCD. LEAGUE Alloy Co., Ltd Last edited by bigman : 6th June 2009 at 14:22.
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13th June 2009, 10:42	#565
Gypsy-Boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 298 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Hey guys Just found an old pic of my gypsy with the 205/60R15, 1st pic - the 235/75R15 2nd pic - the 205/60R15 - Notice the huge space between the tyre and the mudguard Sorry for the pic quality. Cheers GB Attached Thumbnails
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24th June 2009, 05:18	#567
Jeepfreak BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 45 Thanked: 5 Times	Guys i am getting 2 sets of tyres for my Jeep's from dubai. These are almost new tyres (I know that sounds confusing) I know someone in leading car showroom in Dubai, they change the new or almost brand new tyres they chnage it to there custom tyres. Brands available : Mickey Thomson/Pirelli/Bridgestone/Good year. Let me see if this route actually works or is it just another made up thing. Once i get my tyres i will be posting a detail report of cost involved and tyre pics. What has been promised me is half price of what we get here in India. Anyone else aware of this? Please post your suggestions.
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25th June 2009, 13:54	#569
gbanavar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 162 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	BF Goodrich Mud Terrains Guys, Does anyone know if the BFG Mud-Terrain T/A® KM is available in India? If so, do you know of any dealers in Bangalore? Also, do you have any idea how much they may cost. Thanks
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30th June 2009, 09:15	#570
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	ok guys dont curse for posting this here as my stinger is a 2WD, but i just wanted to show off my baby's new shoes i guess it qualifies as my scorpio does go offroad a LOT. thanks khan and others, who helped me choose. i upgraded from stock 15" bridgestone HTs on steel rims to 16" BFGs (235 70 R16) on EVO alloys. hope you guys like the wheels. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by NIP : 30th June 2009 at 09:21.
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