Different rims on the ute... +2" (mildly unkind to 56k but okay still)

[DanXR6T]

Picked these up today for $400, not a bad buy (and the seller had a sweet AU3 XR8 aswell!).

Stack of rims + refreshments....



Before and after...



Now for the next questions I'll pre answer...

1. I know it needs lowering, and I have marginally lowered the front with Whiteline Control front coils (the front is actually lower than it looks, as it hasn't settled from dropping the trolley jack). I have no intention of lowering the front further, as it suits my needs and living environment. The rear will be addressed in the near future, and will most likely drop with 2" lowering blocks.

2. These are not rated to the one tonne requirements, but IDGAF anymore.

3. Tyres are Falken ZE-326, which from this site appears to be death by rubber - I'll make up my own mind. If they suck I'll change them, maybe. Or smoke them, maybe.

4. I don't expect the rears to rub on the XL tubliner because hopefully the swaybars will stop some of the body roll that contributes to the rubbing.

5. Photobucket mangels resizing pictures and they were only taken on a mobile phone anyways. But enough to get the idea across..

One of the tyres has a screw embedded in the tread, I'll get this fixed, a wheel alignment and all should be nice and sweet!


Have a great weekend, and I can't wait for those Coopers to cool down!

Dan...

[HLC]

i wanna see the before/after piccies of you and the case :

[DanXR6T]

Originally Posted by HLC

i wanna see the before/after piccies of you and the case :

No deal! Those are the private viewing of me and sourbastard only!

[au2sw]

damnit!!! u answered all my pre determined questions already! now what am i gonna say?
oh well, i guess it looks ok.....alright alright, it looks heaps good, cannt wait to see pics of the ute once its lowered to ur prefered hight. must say though, id never pay $400 for a carton of coopers, at least they threw in the mags

[DanXR6T]

Clearly you've never drank Coopers... but in seriousness, I'm happy with the outcome, but then again, these rims were designed for the AU and its a very accepted rim.

But as for the improvement over the old rims, 100%..

I'll be back down the Sunshine Coast area later this year, I'll attend some cruises now that I'm not held back by rim embarassment lol...

[Linz]

Originally Posted by Axeman82

Clearly you've never drank Coopers... but in seriousness, I'm happy with the outcome, but then again, these rims were designed for the AU and its a very accepted rim.

But as for the improvement over the old rims, 100%..

I'll be back down the Sunshine Coast area later this year, I'll attend some cruises now that I'm not held back by rim embarassment lol...

Hey Dan, wheels are light years ahead of the old ones and they really do suit the AU...I had the same on my AU futura wagon. As for the ride height, I've got a BA XL ute with 18x8 XR wheels at standard height and won't be lowering it (unfortunately) because of steep gutters and driveways that I have to use almost daily...don't want to wipe out body kit etc....Linz.

[GK]

I cannot believe the deals that some guys can get. $400, great deal indeed!

GK

[DanXR6T]

Originally Posted by GK

I cannot believe the deals that some guys can get. $400, great deal indeed!

GK

Actually I could almost double my money on these rims just by re-selling them. But then I'd have to go back to the old ones.. and thats a big NO DEAL!

Dan..

[GK]

Originally Posted by Axeman82

Actually I could almost double my money on these rims just by re-selling them. But then I'd have to go back to the old ones.. and thats a big NO DEAL!

Dan..

Good on you for bagging a bargain. Right place, right time! LOL!

GK

[fairmont1998]

Rims are a 100% improvement Dan.

Now... gotta bribe sourbastard for those pictures....

[kenz]

Originally Posted by Axeman82

2. These are not rated to the one tonne requirements, but IDGAF anymore.


Dan...

: Dont the load ratings just give you the $h!ts its rediculous. Anyway good on ya Dan they look much much better.

Cheers
Luke

[DanXR6T]

I wonder how long before someone notices the inconsistency in the pics.... (*cough* black line *cough*)

Yeah Luke, load ratings suck, but if I am forced to address the load ratings then I at least know I have options with the K104's, albeit at premium price.

And you don't need to bribe Dave Darin, I'll send them in the post with some more rice car batteries for Declan...

Dan..

[DanXR6T]

And now I have Tickford wings on a non-Tickford vehicle... the shame...

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Axeman82

And now I have Tickford wings on a non-Tickford vehicle... the shame...

bah who cares, they look great. always liked those rims, will be sorry to see mine go (for about 5 mins).

[walker]

That looks a s*^t load better, Those old wheels would not even pass as trailer wheels

[Gonz]

yeh, they work for me, looks great, itsa massive difference and a step in the right direction, and for $400, well, give that man a...errr...coopers!!!lol! :baby bott

Gonz.

ps: just thought ied mention that before purchasing the lowering blocks, just lift the diff housing off the mount 2"s and make sure the rim clears the bottom of the shock mount...i cant remember if my mate had 17's or 18's on his AU ute and when we tried to fit the 2" blocks the shock mount hit the inside of the rim!!
sorry if you already knew that mate!!

[DanXR6T]

Originally Posted by gonz

ps: just thought ied mention that before purchasing the lowering blocks, just lift the diff housing off the mount 2"s and make sure the rim clears the bottom of the shock mount...i cant remember if my mate had 17's or 18's on his AU ute and when we tried to fit the 2" blocks the shock mount hit the inside of the rim!!

I've looked at this, there is 30mm of short packing springs that need to be removed prior to fitting the blocks. I've had a look and I am fairly confident the 2" blocks will fit with the arrangement, although the clearance will be fairly tight I think, but still workable.

Dan..

[mattp]

Seems like a good deal mate, are they genuine or aftermarket? I just sold a set of aftermarket ones for more than double what you paid . The TE50 rims I just bought had Falken 326's on them too, I've replaced 2 of them (they were shagged), but still have 2 on the rear. They're not the greatest, but they're not the worst either. Go with Maxxis Z1's if you replace them, they're awesome, I put them the front and I'll be getting them on the back in a month or two once I've smoked the Falkens. Your ute looks great now anyway, those wheels lift it 100%.

[DanXR6T]

Originally Posted by mattp

are they genuine or aftermarket?

Gen-u-ine, off an AUIII XR8.

I've gone for a bit of a drive, and the suspension has settled back into place. The hub to guard measurement is 375mm at the front, and 430mm at the rear.

2" lowering blocks would bring it down to 375/380 front/rear which unladen would look sweet. However if any more than 150kg was put in it, the rear would then become lower than the front, which is not a good look IMHO.

So now I'm leaning towards 1.5" (38mm) lowering blocks, which according to either JC/GK (not sure which) will allow a 16" rim to fit over the lower shock mount. Because with the 15" spare, if I get a flat on the rear, the spare won't fit on, and it will be a jumble to take one from the front for the rear, and put the spare on the front. If I go 2" then it's off to find a Territory steelie as a spare.

So either the back will come down 2" or 1.5"... just not 100% sure yet.

[GK]

Originally Posted by Axeman82

I've gone for a bit of a drive, and the suspension has settled back into place. The hub to guard measurement is 375mm at the front, and 430mm at the rear.

2" lowering blocks would bring it down to 375/380 front/rear which unladen would look sweet. However if any more than 150kg was put in it, the rear would then become lower than the front, which is not a good look IMHO.

So now I'm leaning towards 1.5" (38mm) lowering blocks, which according to either JC/GK (not sure which) will allow a 16" rim to fit over the lower shock mount.

It was JC, he's the suspension champion!

GK