Hi,
We are looking at doing an extended central and western Australia circuit and thoughts came to tyres & rims. In doing some reading, some people recommend using a 16" rim/tyre as they are more readily available in remote locations.
Currently the 17.56-2 has the factory standard rims and 235 R15 tyres on it, while the Cruiser currently has 285 R18. And in an effort to minimise weight, I though that if all tyres & rid are the same, then I only need two spares, not four (2 for each - car & van).
I was thinking of changing the 10" brake drums on the van to a 5 stud Land Cruiser pattern, then new steel rims for both the Cruiser & Panda, but sticking with the Cruisers 285 wheel size.
The niggling question is what is the impact of changing the Panda's wheel size from 235 to 285s?
Cheers,
Rohan
We are looking at doing an extended central and western Australia circuit and thoughts came to tyres & rims. In doing some reading, some people recommend using a 16" rim/tyre as they are more readily available in remote locations.
Currently the 17.56-2 has the factory standard rims and 235 R15 tyres on it, while the Cruiser currently has 285 R18. And in an effort to minimise weight, I though that if all tyres & rid are the same, then I only need two spares, not four (2 for each - car & van).
I was thinking of changing the 10" brake drums on the van to a 5 stud Land Cruiser pattern, then new steel rims for both the Cruiser & Panda, but sticking with the Cruisers 285 wheel size.
The niggling question is what is the impact of changing the Panda's wheel size from 235 to 285s?
Cheers,
Rohan