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GXL and GU Rims
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:13 pm
by bundytunna
am i correct in saying that 80 series GXL rims and Gu ST rims are both 16"
what are they worth?
i only need one is it worth buying one?
TIA
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:13 pm
by ozy1
im dead sure on the GU ones, definatly 16's
was quoted $200 for a GU one at a wreaker, but keep an eye out on the trading post!
im pretty sure the GLX would be too
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:23 pm
by Kev80
Pre 92 GXL were 15" & 93 onwards are 16".
Also a Landcruiser rim has the same stud pattern as the Hilux & Nissan Patrol.
BTW- a original GXL rim 16x8 will set you back approx $80-100 each where you can buy a new Sunrasier (white steel rim) for around $60.
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:05 am
by roly
GU offset is no good for most 4wd's
they dont fit on a hilux as the rim hits the steering arm balljoints
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:31 am
by RoldIT
Kev80 wrote:BTW- a original GXL rim 16x8 will set you back approx $80-100 each where you can buy a new Sunrasier (white steel rim) for around $60.
You'd by lucky to get a new 16x8" Sunny style rim for under $100.
You're prob thinking of 15x8", they are around $55.
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:52 am
by Kev80
roly wrote:GU offset is no good for most 4wd's
they dont fit on a hilux as the rim hits the steering arm balljoints
Probly right, we have only put a Hilux tyre on a Patrol for a spare !
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:55 am
by Kev80
RoldIT wrote:You're prob thinking of 15x8", they are around $55.
Yeah your right too !
Thinkin when we priced them for my mates 80 series. (15" rims)
GXL Rims
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:43 pm
by Roktruk
Couple of guys in our club have experienced pin hole cracks in GXL rims that have been wheeled hard. Constant deflation, causing a pain in the %^^%. We had another one fail suddenly while approaching a bridge on the Cape, and almost went A over T into the creek. Attributed to a crack failure. (was in 4x4 Austrlaia back page recently)
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:49 pm
by roly
steve and I both cracked GU rims.
nissan replace with a set of new GU ute rims which are heavy duty.....
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:03 pm
by Kev80
Any experiance with alloy rims on these rough trips ?
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:47 pm
by bundytunna
yeah i didnt expect them to b too cheap
buggar
just have to wait till some private bloke is wrecking his 80 or gu
need a 16 for a spare rim
thanks for ya help evryone