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27-10-2008, 10:29 PM
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I bought some TX Territory steel wheels today to fit on my AU2 ute, and i got the back on fine, but the front don't seem to fit. The tyres are hitting the top of the suspension.
I have seen a couple of pics in here with them on an au ute. Mechan1c and another have done it, andyone know what i need to do? Do i need different sized tyres (they are 235/60R17)? or do i need spacers? Please Help |
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27-10-2008, 10:34 PM
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lpg = big boom!
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tyres are huuuugggeeeee..
225/235 - "45" r17.. 60's would be farrrr too big
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27-10-2008, 10:34 PM
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the 235* 60 series is 4*4 spec... height is nearly 20mm taller on the radius than stock
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27-10-2008, 10:35 PM
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are 60's wider or just higher?
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28-10-2008, 08:58 AM
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No, the Territory tyres won't fit a Falcon
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Territory tyres are (in the old system) just over 28" tall. Falcons need something up to around 26"
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27-10-2008, 10:35 PM
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they are from the territory it was on i guess
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27-10-2008, 10:36 PM
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so for the front i need smaller tyres? maybe 225/45? is that right?
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27-10-2008, 10:45 PM
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lpg = big boom!
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225/45 are cheapers...
upto 245/45's i have 245's on my rims for protection.... my girlfreind has issues the guttes
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27-10-2008, 10:48 PM
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you will need them for front and rear, otherwise it will look like an old school dragster, lol...
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28-10-2008, 06:51 AM
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not only that, but will play havock with ur speedo reading and you'll cop a canary on your first outing for sure
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28-10-2008, 07:17 AM
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I run Territory rims on my AU Wagon with 235/45/17 and have no problems with any thing and there look alright. just look at the picture here http://www.aufalcon.com/owenkirk as for before and after |
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28-10-2008, 07:46 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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I'm just about to put 17s' on my wagon and am wondering how's your speedo reading with 235/45s' ? My speedo already reads 5km/h slow with stock 215/60/16s' and the 253/45s' are smaller radius. I was looking at 235/50/17or even 225/55/17 to keep my radius and speedo close to right. Bushbasher
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28-10-2008, 07:54 AM
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I was wondering why they didn't fit .... so i asked about the tyres you were using ... hahahahaha ... umm ... yeah Territory size tyres will NOT fit at all.
I had 235/45R17 rubber (same size used on Falcon XRs from factory) ... and it was a perfect fit. Although seeing the 235/60R17 size rubber on a Falcon would look cool ... I was going to test and take photos one day actually still cold on the BFII ... hahahahah
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28-10-2008, 08:49 AM
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Yes Bushbasher my speedo does read slow but only about 5kmh so that's not a problem as when I'm on long trips I use a GPS as the speedo to set my cruise control. Also this is the size Ford recommended. |
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28-10-2008, 09:04 PM
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thanks everyone for the help! you guys have been great, i will get the new tyres with the proper size.
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28-10-2008, 09:08 PM
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anyone know if 215/40R17s will fit ok?
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28-10-2008, 09:20 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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They'll fit on the rims but they're too small in a practical sense. Not wide enough to protect the edges of the rim and too low in profile to be comfortable. 225/45R17 is the starting point, 235/45 is most common, 245/45 will protect the rim edges if you or the other half is gutter prone.
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28-10-2008, 09:23 PM
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The territory tyres are for SUV's not for cars, thats your issue.
You can fit 235/45/17's easy, but ask for tyres to suit a falcon. The rims are the same size so no probs fitting to a falcon. |
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28-10-2008, 09:27 PM
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you guys are awesome
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30-10-2008, 08:23 PM
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wouldnt happen to have any photos of the ute with the terry rims and tyres on would you?... i think it would look pretty strange
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30-10-2008, 09:14 PM
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I will post some as soon as i wash it again, damn rain! They look pretty good i think.
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30-10-2008, 09:19 PM
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steady on cam, he's embarrassed himself enough, don't you think?
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31-10-2008, 06:37 PM
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I'd be embarrassed driving an Ex-Taxi around! like vinyl much?
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04-06-2009, 12:35 AM
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Get an RTV up ya
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All food for thort??? i was thinkin of the Terri rims for my Bns RTV as there is a better tyre choise like desert duelers or m/t's instead of the dudyears
Robert BnS RTV |
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20-06-2009, 11:47 AM
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I was thinking about getting Territory wheels for my BA Falcon but it looks like the offset is wrong. Or am I mistaken, will they fit?
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20-06-2009, 04:20 PM
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02-05-2010, 04:10 PM
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sorry to bring up a super old thread guys. I bought a set of terry rims with 235/45/17 tyres on them. When i tried to put them on the lug nuts were about 5mm too short so I couldnt tighten them up all the way.
Has anyone else experienced this and/or have a solution? P.s yes i realise the tire size has nothing to do with the fitting of the rim
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02-05-2010, 04:46 PM
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get some new wheel nuts that are longer. that will do the trick.
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20-06-2009, 05:12 PM
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i want terry rims for my trailer?
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02-05-2010, 10:06 PM
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so it turns out that the thread on the rear wheel hubs are longer than on the front of the wagon (au), front wheels fit nearly perfectly, rear ones I had to get longer nuts which the caps dont fit onto......looks fairly ridiculous at the moment.
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TX Territory steel wheels on AU2 ute - Front wont fit!! HELP
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