17" inch Lenso wheels for KDSS models Kakadu / VX?

[Sydneydude Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sydneydude]

After a lot of research, it appears that the only way to fit LT tyres to KDSS models is to change rims. That is because 18' LT tyres are bigger than the passenger construction and most likely will rub on the Upper Control arm (e.g. Cooper AT3 in 275/65R18), so changing to 17inch wheel with less positive offset is the only way and will also add some extra sidewall to the setup.

Talked to a big tyre store today, they suggested Lenso Intimidator with 12mm positive offset. The price is right ($175 each) The changes still comply with the law (max +25mm for tracks, no sticking out the guards). Want to fit 265/70R17 which is also a legal increase in diameter (776 vs 808mm).

Questions:
has anyone experience with the Lenso rims, which is 17x9 wide, in terms of rubbing or durability?
Alternatives to those wheels? (Dick Cepek torques looks good, but +6mm offset is pushing over the legal limit). FJ cruiser wheels would be an option. Don't like the look for the Prado, unless you take the wheels of the 2014 FJ Cruiser

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After a lot of research, it appears that the only way to fit LT tyres to KDSS models is to change rims.

That's not correct, My D697s are LT in the 265/60/R18 size (the standard size for the Kakadu) and I have not had to change rims. Have not noticed any rubbing on the UCAs but I do have a lift.

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That's not correct, My D697s are LT in the 265/60/R18 size (the standard size for the Kakadu) and I have not had to change rims. Have not noticed any rubbing on the UCAs but I do have a lift.

Yet not a great range to choose from. I'd rather have a tyre at the aggressive end of the A/T spectrum, e.g. like a 50/50 bitumen/offroad, also the 265/70 gives you approx 25mm more sidewall.

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$537 285/60/R18 OD799mm LR120H Dunlop Grantek AT3
$000 285/60/R18 OD799mm LR120S Cooper Zeon LTZ
$386 265/60/R18 OD772mm LR114T Cooper H/T Plus
$340 265/65/R18 OD800mm LR114T Dick Cepek Trail Country
$542 275/65/R18 OD815mm LR123S Cooper A/T3 LT
$430 275/65/R18 OD815mm LR123S Dick Cepek Trail Country LT
$429 285/60/R18 OD799mm LR118S Bridgestone D697 LT
$000 275/70/R18 OD842mm LR122Q General Grabber AT2
$000 275/65/R18 OD815mm LR 123 Hankook Dynapro MT RT03
$322 275/65/R18 OD815mm LR 123 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10
$000 275/65/R18 OD815mm LR119S Maxxis MT-762
$000 275/65/R18 OD815mm LR119S Maxxis MT-764
$389 265/70/R18 OD828mm LR116H Bridgestone D693 Dueler AT
$420 265/65/R18 OD802mm LR122R BF Goodrich A/T KO
$509 265/65/R18 OD802mm LR112T Hankook Dynapro ATMRF10
$210 265/65/R18 OD802mm LR114T Owl Hercules Terra Trac A/T
$210 265/65/R18 OD802mm LR112S Falken Wild Peak A/T
$559 265/65/R18 OD802mm LR112H Bridgestone D683 Dueler H/L
$395 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR110T Mickey Thompson STZ
$395 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR110T Cooper A/T3
$407 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR110H Geolandar ATS G012
$000 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR110T Bridgestone D684 H/T
$295 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR110T Telstar Wild Spirit Radial AT
$361 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR114T Toyo Open Country A/T
$000 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR 110 Toyo Open Country H/T
$000 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR110H Dunlop Grantek AT3
$644 265/60/R18 OD775mm LR109T Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour

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i hope this helps everyone.... please feel free to PM me on prices or other brands etc so people with 18inch can view and choose! ill add stuff in as i get em - prices are approx!!

EDIT!! Thanks To STARBUCK76 American/Canadian website below - with prices - also helpfull for the rest of us Australian!!

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...0R18/285-60R18

[farmernz Member Find all posts View Profile Close farmernz]

doesnt really help as they are 0 offset but these lenso rt7 look great, a wheel i wanted but went with torques as others have proven on pp.
http://www.drive2.ru/cars/toyota/lan...urnal/1941365/

[Sydneydude Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sydneydude]

Thank you for the list. I agree a Cooper AT3 or BFG in LT is an alternative to swapping wheels. Although the tyre issue is interesting the thread was meant to be more about the 17 inch rims:
has anyone experience with the Lenso rims, which is 17" and 9" wide, in terms of rubbing or durability?
Does someone know Alternatives to the Lensos with an offset between 10 and 15mm?

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doesnt really help as they are 0 offset but these lenso rt7 look great, a wheel i wanted but went with torques as others have proven on pp.
http://www.drive2.ru/cars/toyota/lan...urnal/1941365/

Nice find ... they do look good!

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another wheel i liked that fits, black rhino sidewinder 17x9 139.7 +12 offset

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I am looking at getting 17 x 9 +12 rims for my GX but I was hoping to put 275/70's or 265/70's BFG AT's.
but it seems a few popular AT tyres like the BFG's, Coopers and Mickey T's don't recommend rims wider than 8.5" with 265/70's or 275/70's.
Can anybody shed some light on this? does the higher sidewall on the wider rim have issues with strength or the bead breaking?

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but it seems a few popular AT tyres like the BFG's, Coopers and Mickey T's don't recommend rims wider than 8.5" with 265/70's or 275/70's.
Can anybody shed some light on this? does the higher sidewall on the wider rim have issues with strength or the bead breaking?

Good question, would be interested too to know? My guess is that the risk is higher to role the tyre off the rim with wider wheels, but I don't know if this to a relevant degree or merely an academic exercise?

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another wheel i liked that fits, black rhino sidewinder 17x9 139.7 +12 offset

Looks pretty tough on a white car!