Adams 150 Series 2010 Prado GXL Turbo Diesel

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Nice! Are they legal? Isn't that a 40mm increase in track per side?

The wheel is only 10mm further out then you have 10mm of extra width for the tyre, mine are -18 so 7mm further out plus 10mm of extra tyre.

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

The wheel is only 10mm further out then you have 10mm of extra width for the tyre, mine are -18 so 7mm further out plus 10mm of extra tyre.

actually come to think of it a minus 15 vs +25 mmm, could 40mm change, wow they must stick out a few mm Adam?

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

They stick out a little bit, but not much. Nothing a few tech screws and some garden edgeing from Bunnings cant fix.lol

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

I posted this link earlier. It will give you a comparison between two different wheel and tyre setups.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

The stock 17's are 265/65 with an ET25 on a 7.5" wide rim

I think adams 275/70 with an ET-12 on a 9" wide rim

The tyre is 10mm wider (5mm either side) and offset difference is 37mm. This means the edge of the wheel/tyre sticks out 42mm further than stock. A little less if your car has been lifted, which drags the front wheels in a little.

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

That does add up. Here are a couple of photos, not sure if it really gives a true depiction of how far they do stick out. Its certainly not excessive, but will make an attempt at measuring it.

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

Thanks Adam. I was really struggling to picture how far the wheel protrude, despite having all the figures. A picture's worth a thousand words. It all looks pretty good actually. The tread is still within the body of the car, which means there shouldn't be dirt thrown up the side of the car.

Mike

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Went to The Maitland 4wd and Camping Show on Friday and picked up some Firestone Air Bags for the 150s Rear End. Have fitted Poly Airs to other people vehicles previously, but the Firestones appear to be a superior product. Will fit up during the week, take some pictures and let you know the results. Also, the Kaymar Rear Bar is being fitted next week. Stay Tuned.

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I've heard Firestones > Polyairs too - better fittings so they say.

I've had them fitted for errr..., 15 months now and don't have any complaints (touch wood). Certainly improve the ride when empty and fully loaded.

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

The difference to me appeared to be the fittings, the thickness/density of the bags themselves, and also the ability for the top fitting to flex and move. You can also by a material wrap for increased strength, but this was an additional $100, but Im not towing anything excessively heavy.

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Just got home, here are a couple of shots of the new Kaymar Bar. will do some better shots in daylight when the spares back on.

[hookedon4wding Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close hookedon4wding]

Looks great Adam..

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Thankyou Sam.

[downunder Find all posts View Profile Close downunder]

Looks good, you did like me in just getting the bar, which provides good rear protection.

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[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Yeah mate, not sure about the look of the wheel carrier, had one on my 120 series , I just dont like the look of the big wheel well left when you move the spare off the door. I have thought of getting a new door skin made, but for now will leave it as is. The other problem I encountered was the small hassle of having to undo two latches before gaining access to the rear door. Drove the missus nuts when she took it shopping. Will wait and see.

[Dusty74 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dusty74]

Hey Adam,
Just wondering how your mudflaps turned out. It's probably the only gripe I have with my rear bar(besides taking 5 months to show up). Would much rather see a flat plate facing the wheel than the way it is. At least that way you could fit any style of flap. Also I think the bar could do with more rake to better match the wheel arch. Maybe I'm being picky, but for near 4 1/2 grand it would be nice to see and would really finish the bar off.
Just my opinion.

Cheers,
Dusty