Hey, maybe we can do what the new Defender boys are doing and grind some of the brake caliper off just so they can fit 18s..I can only imagine what my wife would say if I were to buy a new Defender and pull the grinder out and start shaving off some metal from the brakes...don't worry, hold my beer and watch this!
This website will let you visualize the differences
That helps, but each vehicle is different in regards to the shocks/struts/springs that must be kept clear of the tire/wheel in all positions. That can only be done with trial and error. For my Sprinter, it was easy since SO many vans were getting upgraded tires and wheels from numerous sources. My 144" 4x4 VS30 uses a 38mm offset on Black Rhino Stadiums for the BFG 275/70/17's with the Van Compass 4.3 suspension kit. Either I take my chances or wait for knowledgable sources to do the math for their customers first.
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17x7.5 ET55
Nice wheels.
I don't know that anyone is running a 60mm offset wheel; I would recommend the ET40 model instead. The ET60 will move the inner side of the wheel/tire towards the suspension ~11.5mm in comparison to the stock setup
Yeah, thanks again Anand.
Hi Shaky, I agree with you on the OEM 17" alloys. For the first time, I don't need to purchase after market rims and store my OEM's in mini storage. DaBull
I have bought 5 black rhino Yellowstone wheels in mat black 38p, I obviously think they are a good looking rim, and they are a 1,500kg rated rim compared to the factory approx 1,200kg rating, so good for a gvm upgrade.
I'm going OEM steel wheels for the win!
Not a direct comparison, but I sold my OEM steel wheels with tires from the Sprinter (<800 miles on them) for <$400, and that took a few weeks to move.
In that case, I think the tires are more valuable than the wheels - the 6x130 bolt pattern doesn't seem very common bar the Sprinter. You might be better off dismounting the tires and sell them without the wheels - you could easily get $125 a tire I think.
