canter rims

[alan]

All rims must be tested, I don't know how these custom manufacturers get around this, may be for off road use only.
4.5 tonne puts the vehicle in a different catagory, the main issue is if you go for larger diameter tyres than standard then a engineers report is required in most states.
Also i think you will find you need a least 17" rims to clear the brake drums on your truck.

 

[birdirt]

I did not end up buying the truck, but just wanted to update what I have discovered regarding downgrading GVM in NSW & ACT.

Basically if the truck was built with the option of two GVM versions for the exact same truck from the manufacturer (such as NPS250@4.495Tonne & NPS300@6.000Tonne) then all that is required is an engineers report and a new compliance plate fitted. Quotes for engineers certificate range from $695 to $1800 for the excact same report.

If the truck was made only in one version such as 6Tonne, then a physical modification is required to the vehicle that redistributes the load to the rear axles differently to when it was manufactured (either upgrading or downgrading).

I know this makes no sense when downgrading, and this definition is is a bit cryptic, and no one at the RTA technical division or the engineers could ellaborate on this clearly either. This unknown cost factor is what stopped me buying the truck I had in mind.

Perhaps a torsion free setup would have been acceptable, but I did not think to ask this at the time.

See: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/downloads/vib29.pdf

 

[Aussie Iron]

Alan,
Hope you don't mind me updating about my tyres on this thread as it contains a lot of tyre info already.

Just did the 2nd tyre rotate on my Canter. We now have done 12121klm by GPS reading. We are rotating 6 tyres so 2 have 12121klm the other 4 only have 6000klm.
New tread depth is 14.5mm, the 2 at 12000 are at 11.5 mm the other 4 are 13mm.
This is at 12000klm some cuts and a little bit of chipping, these ran last on the rear so cuts are to be expected as we run a lot of dirt road.

Mock up as duals. The inner tyre hits the springs and we would need longer studs and spacer to be able to mount the outside wheel and I guess wheel flares.

Still using stainless tyre beads for balance and have not had a problem even airing up and down (as in valves getting jammed). The Tyre Dog TPMS that I run is still working with no problems and did alert me to the only flat tyre that I have had. Caused by a sharp stone driving up through a tread bar into the tyre. I pulled it apart and patched on the inside and has run 5000klm.

Dan.

 

[alan]

Hi Dan, at that rate you should get about 50,000km's out of them.

 

[blackduck]

Hi Dan, at that rate you should get about 50,000km's out of them.

Be interesting to see how the mickey t's go
had my first chance to do some decent K's on them last week
the big tyres certainly changes the feel of the steering wheel but that's to be expected
the ride is definitely better
but the best part is the looks it gets - all that shiny ally certainly attracts attention

 

[alan]

I hope you cleaned them when you got back Stu!

 

[Aussie Iron]

Hi Dan, at that rate you should get about 50,000km's out of them.

That's what I'm figuring, just a bit less than I see with my Landcruiser tyres so I'm fairly happy with the way they are going.

Dan.

 

[Tonkatuff]

I like the duals dan...not coming back into the fold are you?
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[Aussie Iron]

I like the duals dan...not coming back into the fold are you?
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Not likely - but thanks for the offer.

Dan.

 

[blackduck]

I like the duals dan...not coming back into the fold are you?
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Shannon
there's an old saying
ONCE YOU GO BLACK ( meaning big kick *** black singles on blingy aluminium rims) YOU NEVER GO BACK

which begs the question what the hell do I do with the mountain of 750 rims and tyres in my shed

 

[SkiFreak]

which begs the question what the hell do I do with the mountain of 750 rims and tyres in my shed

Visions of the "Springfield Tyre Fire" come to mind...

 

[Tonkatuff]

Start a go kart track!
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[engineer]

Shannon
there's an old saying
ONCE YOU GO BLACK ( meaning big kick *** black singles on blingy aluminium rims) YOU NEVER GO BACK

which begs the question what the hell do I do with the mountain of 750 rims and tyres in my shed

How much and where are they?

 

[selfy]

which begs the question what the hell do I do with the mountain of 750 rims and tyres in my shed

can I have 1 please

 

[blackduck]

How much and where are they?

go out your front door turn right and head south west for about 6500 K's
Im in perth