4WD WHEEL UPGRADE

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4WD WHEEL UPGRADE

Post by dingo1972 » Sat May 05, 2012 4:50 pm

Hello,

I have a manual 4wd Bongo running on standard steel 15" wheels and i want to put someting bigger on, is it OK to upgrade to 16 or 17's without causing any damage to the viscous coupling / 4wd components?
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Re: 4WD WHEEL UPGRADE

Post by francophile1947 » Sat May 05, 2012 4:55 pm

Yes, as long as you keep the wheels and tyres the same size all round.
You can use this calculator to see what size tyres go with the relevant size wheels http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html
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Re: 4WD WHEEL UPGRADE

Post by dingo1972 » Sat May 05, 2012 5:18 pm

Hi John,

Thanks for your prompt reply,
I was thinking about RX8 alloys as i think thy look nice on the bongo, just need to get 5 in case of a puncture then.

Any OEM direct replacement suggestions would be appreciated
Dean
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Re: 4WD WHEEL UPGRADE

Post by kloonsy » Sat May 05, 2012 6:12 pm

Rx8 alloys are all 18". Tyres are quite rare in correct load rating and expensive. I have them on mine and considering dropping down an inch or two ans selling them. You can use a standard wheel for the spare as the have the same rolling radius
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Re: 4WD WHEEL UPGRADE

Post by 2manymadmonkeys » Sat May 05, 2012 6:46 pm

What's the lowest rating for a bongo 95 ?
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