Was just wondering if anyone has fitted after Arles rims to their Expanda. I was thinking of fitting steel rims was wondering if anyone has done this....
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Dazz
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Dazz
After Market Rims on Expanda
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@BUSH PALACE might be able to answer your questions on this. I would have thought steel rims would add extra weight over alloys, not sure how much though?
Thanks Cracka, the difference in weight between alloy and steel is minimal. Obviously alloy looks the part but steel is stronger im now using steel as the spare waiting for another alloy to let go then keep the steel rims on the van as they are stronger and hold up to the conditions we put our van through ..
Thanks guys...that's exactly what I after something a little stronger. The standard Jayco rims just don't seem to be all that strong. My main concern is when driving with lower pressures and hitting something a speed. They just dont look like they would stand up to much.
Plus I reckon black steel rims would look pretty cool!
Plus I reckon black steel rims would look pretty cool!
Didn't manage to hurt mine on the cape,but would like to up them to 16" for a better capacity tyre.
My rims have survived a lot of k's at low pressure, yes there are looking a bit pitted on the outer face but that's cosmetic. I'm like you @crackacoldie I'd like to go 16's
@D4Dazz make sure you let us know if you go the black rim option
@D4Dazz make sure you let us know if you go the black rim option
te="D4Dazz, post: 58516, member: 1975"]Thanks guys...that's exactly what I after something a little stronger. The standard Jayco rims just don't seem to be all that strong. My main concern is when driving with lower pressures and hitting something a speed. They just dont look like they would stand up to much.
Plus I reckon black steel rims would look pretty cool![/quote]
That's just it though, once you drop the ball pressures you shouldn't be going much faster.
Gavin
Plus I reckon black steel rims would look pretty cool![/quote]
That's just it though, once you drop the ball pressures you shouldn't be going much faster.
Gavin
The point being its still quite safe to drive at around 60 or 70 on a some roads. And still possible to hit something at "speed" that could damage an alloy rim. I'm planning on being on the road for a lengthy period and hoping to not carry 2 spares.
Yes I'm sure there are people who " have been to the cape" and not experienced damage. This s about minimising chance somewhat.
Yes I'm sure there are people who " have been to the cape" and not experienced damage. This s about minimising chance somewhat.
I actually saw a 16 today with black sunnies getting towed by a Patrol.
I cant see any reason why you cant throw a set on
I cant see any reason why you cant throw a set on