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by **AussieAnth** on Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:13 pm

Im looking at a 2nd set of wheels with wider stance, and would prefer alloy over steel, although the price of steel is tempting.

I've found a set of 5 x Ford Ranger PJ XLT wheels, and I'm not sure if they will fit.

Offset is confirmed at +10 . Should be borderline within the arches on an MN, or close enough to it. Might add some flexy flare if need be.

PCD is 139.7, on 6 bolts. Same as Triton wheels.

While there is a Ford branded cap over the hub, is the size likely to be an issue? I dont believe the centre hub is weight bearing, but i understand they can be different sizes.

Any ideas?

by **NowForThe5th** on Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:41 pm

The biggest issue is clearance at the back of the wheel for the front brake calipers. Very few wheels will fit the ML/MN Triton (even fewer fit NT/NW Pajero) because of this.

You will need hub rings to suit. These ensure that the load is transferred to the hub, as designed, rather than the studs. Obviates possible insurance issues, not to mention wheels that tend to fall off.

Legality. Will your proposed offset increase the track by more than allowed in your local jurisdiction?

The size of the Ford branded cap over the hub is unlikely to be an issue.

Finally, street cred. Ford wheels on a Triton with flexy flares = cred rating of -135.

by **AussieAnth** on Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:15 pm

NowForThe5th wrote:The biggest issue is clearance at the back of the wheel for the front brake calipers. Very few wheels will fit the ML/MN Triton (even fewer fit NT/NW Pajero) because of this.

You will need hub rings to suit. These ensure that the load is transferred to the hub, as designed, rather than the studs. Obviates possible insurance issues, not to mention wheels that tend to fall off.

Legality. Will your proposed offset increase the track by more than allowed in your local jurisdiction?

The size of the Ford branded cap over the hub is unlikely to be an issue.

Finally, street cred. Ford wheels on a Triton with flexy flares = cred rating of -135.

Ah ok so the hubs are load bearing. Fair enough.
I figured at +10 offset, there would be more space behind them than the +38 factory alloys.
I was going to ditch the Ford caps & replace with something generic.

I think Sunraysias are back on top of the list. Never hurts to ask.
Thanks

by **Lunny** on Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:19 pm

Hummer rims mate...

by **Earlyninja** on Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:28 pm

x2 what NFT5 said.

rim width is something you also need to consider - how many inches wide? 7? 8? 9? The width changes the amount of wheel protrusion outside the flares. If 0 offset and 7" wide, you have 3.5' either side of the centerline. With 9", you have 4.5" either side. that will appear as an extra 1" wider stance just from rim width.

its a balance between offset and width.

Putting other car brand wheels on our rigs make them more, or less, interesting.

Each to their own when it comes to design. It's your rig at the end of the day.

by **har05l** on Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:33 pm

Increasing width and adding flexi flares will cause significant wind drag and blow your fuel figures out the window

, food for thought

by **krimmo** on Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:28 pm

"Five - 16x8 Black - Sunraysia Style Steel 4x4 wheels - 139.7 - Zero or 10 offset"
is that going to work with my 2013 stock mn?
i wanna get some 265 70 16 any rubbing issues?

by **mitzikatzi** on Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:16 pm

krimmo wrote:"Five - 16x8 Black - Sunraysia Style Steel 4x4 wheels - 139.7 - Zero or 10 offset"
is that going to work with my 2013 stock mn?
i wanna get some 265 70 16 any rubbing issues?

Do you care about being "legal"?

by **krimmo** on Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:17 pm

just won the auction. 5x black sunraysias 139.7 - Zero or 10 offset
$120 second had (in pretty good nick)
still wanna get 32's on them. i need to speak to a tyre person. are they gunna fit on stock MN?

by **krimmo** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:33 am

mitzikatzi wrote:
krimmo wrote:"Five - 16x8 Black - Sunraysia Style Steel 4x4 wheels - 139.7 - Zero or 10 offset"
is that going to work with my 2013 stock mn?
i wanna get some 265 70 16 any rubbing issues?

Do you care about being "legal"?

they would just be for off road. i would put my stock ones back on after being out. why would they not be legal?

by **mattz** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:43 am

They will stick outside the guards.

by **4wd26** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:44 am

legal has a track width increase of 50mm (25mm different offset each side)
so in the triton case +13 (38-25)

if the rims are zero and you run 32" you will get some wheel scrub on full lock, not too much be there.

Also need to be careful, some of the 16x8 rims do not fit the triton, gecko are a brand that have been posted about- but not sure of offset that didn't fit, might pay to check clearance before getting tyres fitted

by **iamsimon** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:57 am

I'm selling some Glxr alloys if your keen mate. I'm in Melbourne too

by **krimmo** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:56 pm

iamsimon wrote:I'm selling some Glxr alloys if your keen mate. I'm in Melbourne too

thanks anyways. but im in sydney. and i won the auction. $120 for five of them.
i also wanted to get steel rims not alloy.
i wanted to get some of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXTREK-285- ... 3a84b7de17
off ebay to put on.
so where or how would i be able to check before i buy the tyres?

by **iamsimon** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:28 pm

Ahh sorry mate, must have clicked the wrong shed!

by **Cowboy Dave** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:26 pm

It's usually the brake calipers they foul on so whack a rim on the front and check clearance at the back of the rim.

by **krimmo** on Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:20 pm

Cowboy Dave wrote:It's usually the brake calipers they foul on so whack a rim on the front and check clearance at the back of the rim.

will do. i pick them up tomorrow night.

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