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stana
03-09-2010, 12:06
Will the 17" alloys that were fitted standard to the later terranos fit all terranos? mine has 16" fitted. are they easy to find second hand? ta :thumbs
Terranosaurus
03-09-2010, 12:17
Yes and not sure.
stana
03-09-2010, 12:24
oh good, i just noticed they dont have the big centre holes to fit over the hubs like my 16" wheels ?
makeitfit
03-09-2010, 12:27
You'll also be more restricted on tyre size too I'd guess lots more money too :doh
Terranosaurus
03-09-2010, 12:29
oh good, i just noticed they dont have the big centre holes to fit over the hubs like my 16" wheels ?

yeah you'll have to convert to fixed front hub not freewheeling ones so would need the drive flanges off a late model T2.
stana
03-09-2010, 12:47
mines a 2003 so i dont think it has free wheeling hubs ?
Terranosaurus
03-09-2010, 12:55
mines a 2003 so i dont think it has free wheeling hubs ?

Won't have big front hub centres then.
stana
03-09-2010, 20:38
ta very much, il start looking for a set.
wildbri
03-09-2010, 23:08
Just wondering, why would you want to? bri
stana
05-09-2010, 19:27
i just thought 17s looked a bit nicer thats all.
zippy656
05-09-2010, 21:24
look into tyre sizes and prices before you get some 17 rims..
BigBlack
06-09-2010, 11:41
17 inch wheels are a pain in the whotsit! I have them on mine (2005 model)

Apparently this size, so Ive been told, also fits some X5 BMW's - so the price per tyre is hiked up :doh

Also limitied to type / tread pattern you can have on them... mostly road biased tyres! :(

If you like going off road I'd stick to the 16's... :thumbs
stana
06-09-2010, 19:22
I dont really do any off roading but tow the caravan quite a lot. ive looked for a set and they seem hard to find.