who's got the biggest wheels on a t2

extreme-4x4 · 01-01-2009, 20:04

im thinking of cutting the front arches to get 33" tyres on

has anyone else gone that big - if so what did you do to get em on

i recon half a day trimming will make them fit with a tidy finish

whats the biggest tyres you have on your terrano

zippy656 · 01-01-2009, 20:07

im running on standards 235 70 16's. but would like to go a bit bigger..

also do a body and suspention lift.
trouble is that we use multi story carparks.. so will be a vert tight fit!

Zippy

extreme-4x4 · 01-01-2009, 20:12

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Originally Posted by zippy656

im running on standards 235 70 16's. but would like to go a bit bigger..

also do a body and suspention lift.
trouble is that we use multi story carparks.. so will be a vert tight fit!

Zippy

whats wrong with yellow lines then

makeitfit · 01-01-2009, 20:12

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

im thinking of cutting the front arches to get 33" tyres on

has anyone else gone that big - if so what did you do to get em on

i recon half a day trimming will make them fit with a tidy finish

whats the biggest tyres you have on your terrano

Hi extreme I've got my wings off now for trimmin

Had a load of grief with last few mavs so going for it this time.
Going to put my 2.9 v6 cosworth in it

Body lift and 33s with spacers and arch extensions like the rally terranos

Probably bin back and front bumpers too.
Did you get anywhere with winch bumper and rock sliders?
Cause I'm doing them too mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

zippy656 · 01-01-2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Hi extreme I've got my wings off now for trimmin

Had a load of grief with last few mavs so going for it this time.
Going to put my 2.9 v6 cosworth in it

Body lift and 33s with spacers and arch extensions like the rally terranos

Probably bin back and front bumpers too.
Did you get anywhere with winch bumper and rock sliders?
Cause I'm doing them too mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

pics please makeitfit...

i guess you got some other wheels too

extreme-4x4 · 01-01-2009, 20:19

hi makitfit... id be down to help and throw some ideas around,

just waiting for my invite

zippy656 · 01-01-2009, 20:31

lol.

turn up in wiltshire meet, and we can all have a chat..

few drinks too

Terranosaurus · 01-01-2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

im thinking of cutting the front arches to get 33" tyres on

has anyone else gone that big - if so what did you do to get em on

Bluebull had/has 33" tyres on but they're with a big calmini suspension lift ad a bodylift too. Without a lot of lift I think you're going to need to cut more than just the arch. At the front the issue is with the bulkhead/back of arch which will need cutting out and then welding back in only further back.

Also most 33" tyres are 12.5" wide which causes more probelms, you'll need big offset wheels or spacers so they clear on the inside and this will cause even great clearance issues against the back of the arch on lock - good luck, suspect its going to be a lot of work for what amounts to 1/2" under the diff over what I've got on. TBH if I'd been choosing the size I think I'd have gone for 235/85/16s instead, they're te same height but less issues on lock due to them being narrower, also no issues with needing arches, though I do have a set of defender arches down the side of the house should I decide I want to use em.

Terranosaurus · 01-01-2009, 20:57

PS my 265/75/16s were catching again at the weekend, despite the lift, once I'd give the bushes a bit of abuse. Probably the first time that truck had been properly green laning/off road so the rear bottom arm bush gave a bit and the wheel must have moved bac and it started rubbing again. Got some new poly bushes to o on in the hope that will sort it - now I just need to time to fit em.

Lee3197 · 01-01-2009, 21:11

Hello Terranosaurus,

is that the bushes for the front bottom wishbones * that you'll be changing ? Do Polybush do a full set for the T2 / Mav ?

Lee.

* You'll have to excuse me if I've called it the wrong name. As my sig says, I am New To Nissan !

I'm referring to the lower moving "A-frame bit" of the IFS.

Terranosaurus · 01-01-2009, 21:19

Yes thats the one and no not to my knowledge but Milners do most of em separately I think.

Lee3197 · 01-01-2009, 21:29

Thanks Mate, I've got a small "clonk" that happens sometimes when pulling away on a hill. I think it's one of the ARB bushes, I'll have to investigate further. While there, I was thinking about doing the set.

Lee.

BlueBull · 01-01-2009, 22:37

Hiya Guys, I changed my 33's to 305/70/16 BFG MT's, but I have got a 3"BL + 3"SL so I had some room but also had to trim a little but they are great, not to sure what size 305's are in old money but they are slightly taller than what I had before.

Terranosaurus · 01-01-2009, 22:44

305/70/16s work out as 32.8" but few 33"s are actually 33" so can beleive they are a bit bigger than your old ones. Theres a thread on Differs at the moment about how big are 33" KL71s really.

Mine work out 31.8" and measure it too - remoulds seem to always e better for size sometimes even bigger than spec.

zippy656 · 01-01-2009, 22:53

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Originally Posted by BlueBull

Hiya Guys, I changed my 33's to 305/70/16 BFG MT's, but I have got a 3"BL + 3"SL so I had some room but also had to trim a little but they are great, not to sure what size 305's are in old money but they are slightly taller than what I had before.

you got any pics then bud, would love to see

01-01-2009, 20:04	#1
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	who's got the biggest wheels on a t2 im thinking of cutting the front arches to get 33" tyres on has anyone else gone that big - if so what did you do to get em on i recon half a day trimming will make them fit with a tidy finish whats the biggest tyres you have on your terrano

01-01-2009, 20:07	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	im running on standards 235 70 16's. but would like to go a bit bigger.. also do a body and suspention lift. trouble is that we use multi story carparks.. so will be a vert tight fit! Zippy

01-01-2009, 20:19	#6
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	hi makitfit... id be down to help and throw some ideas around, just waiting for my invite

01-01-2009, 20:31	#7
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	lol. turn up in wiltshire meet, and we can all have a chat.. few drinks too

01-01-2009, 20:57	#9
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	PS my 265/75/16s were catching again at the weekend, despite the lift, once I'd give the bushes a bit of abuse. Probably the first time that truck had been properly green laning/off road so the rear bottom arm bush gave a bit and the wheel must have moved bac and it started rubbing again. Got some new poly bushes to o on in the hope that will sort it - now I just need to time to fit em.

01-01-2009, 21:11	#10
Lee3197 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon Vehicle: 1995 Maverick LWB 2.7 Tdi Posts: 343	Hello Terranosaurus, is that the bushes for the front bottom wishbones * that you'll be changing ? Do Polybush do a full set for the T2 / Mav ? Lee. * You'll have to excuse me if I've called it the wrong name. As my sig says, I am New To Nissan ! I'm referring to the lower moving "A-frame bit" of the IFS.

01-01-2009, 21:19	#11
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Yes thats the one and no not to my knowledge but Milners do most of em separately I think.

01-01-2009, 21:29	#12
Lee3197 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon Vehicle: 1995 Maverick LWB 2.7 Tdi Posts: 343	Thanks Mate, I've got a small "clonk" that happens sometimes when pulling away on a hill. I think it's one of the ARB bushes, I'll have to investigate further. While there, I was thinking about doing the set. Lee.

01-01-2009, 22:37	#13
BlueBull Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Castlerock, N.Ireland Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 188	Hiya Guys, I changed my 33's to 305/70/16 BFG MT's, but I have got a 3"BL + 3"SL so I had some room but also had to trim a little but they are great, not to sure what size 305's are in old money but they are slightly taller than what I had before.

01-01-2009, 22:44	#14
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	305/70/16s work out as 32.8" but few 33"s are actually 33" so can beleive they are a bit bigger than your old ones. Theres a thread on Differs at the moment about how big are 33" KL71s really. Mine work out 31.8" and measure it too - remoulds seem to always e better for size sometimes even bigger than spec.