Original 60 series Patrol wheels, and substitutes

[MarkL]

Good stuff here; I used this thread to help find my new wheels. Went with FJCO 16x6 Aluminum Wheels with 265/75/16 BFG T/A KO3 (31.7" x 10.4"). Highlighted green in the attached table. Compared to the OEM wheels with 29" x 7" tires (highlighted blue), the new set-up pushed the wheels out 2.6" and closed the gap to the fender by 1.3" (red boxes). Here's a pic of the outcome and a table comparing some other options I looked at. Attached the Excel file in case anyone want to use it.

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[Esteban]

Good stuff here; I used this thread to help find my new wheels. Went with FJCO 16x6 Aluminum Wheels with 265/75/16 BFG T/A KO3 (31.7" x 10.4"). Highlighted green in the attached table. Compared to the OEM wheels with 29" x 7" tires (highlighted blue), the new set-up pushed the wheels out 2.6" and closed the gap to the fender by 1.3" (red boxes). Here's a pic of the outcome and a table comparing some other options I looked at. Attached the Excel file in case anyone want to use it.
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Mark,

Excellent work with that table. So much valuable information in one place, with lots of research. Many thanks.

[RiverPatrol]

Not to brag buuuut...
Good thing that Patrol has new springs to accommodate the extra height.

[MarkL]

Hah, no doubt on the new springs, Leslie. Much appreciated! I ordered the wheels first, mounted them, and mocked-up cardboard wheels to check the fit. Happy surprise on what I could fit. Would still want to add height if serious about going offroad. Here's what the same sized tires looked like on my old '67 halfway through the job (Alcan's upfront, original springs out back). Definitely much tighter.

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[yuke175]

I have been eyeing the FJ Company wheels. Love to see this post that they worked well!

[Lonelydriver]

Good stuff here; I used this thread to help find my new wheels. Went with FJCO 16x6 Aluminum Wheels with 265/75/16 BFG T/A KO3 (31.7" x 10.4"). Highlighted green in the attached table. Compared to the OEM wheels with 29" x 7" tires (highlighted blue), the new set-up pushed the wheels out 2.6" and closed the gap to the fender by 1.3" (red boxes). Here's a pic of the outcome and a table comparing some other options I looked at. Attached the Excel file in case anyone want to use it.
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Would a 16 x 8 (0 offset) push you flush with the fender?

[Barry86]

Hi to all

What a great read and that spreadsheet is invaluable

I've been trying to wrap my head around tyre sizing for my G60.

I am trying to get a new set of wheels/ tyre for the car so as I do not have to run any kind of flare on it but still have inner and outer clearance.

I currently have a 2" lift, 15x7 Positive 10 offset steel wheel, with a 31x10.5" tyre on it and I have about 40mm of poke outside the factory flare on the front only. The back is OK.

I'm looking to run the same or similar size tyre in overall diameter, but im hoping to get the tyre inside the guard as that is what is required here in Australia by law.

I'm thinking a 16x6 wheel with a 235/85 tyre would suit- has anyone done this combination and does it sit within the factory gaurd? Pic below of current poke...

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