Alphard alloy wheels

[David loudon]

Hi got a set of rota alloys in pristine condition of my alphard I put standard ones back on they are 18in rears are 245 40 18in and fronts are 225 40 18 tyres are like new £550

[Declan C]

Any pics?

[Declan C]

Sorry I've just seen your other post with the pics on!

[David loudon]

Hi there they are sold

[sarath]

Hi,I have got some after market alloys.Do we need to change the OEM lug nuts for these alloys as they seems not fitting for after market alloy.Attached is the new wheels.

Found some lug nuts like the below which seems to fit.Any recommendation or suggestion please?

M12X1.50mm Max Guard Racing Composite Wheel Nut Close End Heavy Lug Nuts 20 Pcs

[Rojie]

11 hours ago, sarath said:

Hi,I have got some after market alloys.Do we need to change the OEM lug nuts for these alloys as they seems not fitting for after market alloy.Attached is the new wheels.

Found some lug nuts like the below which seems to fit.Any recommendation or suggestion please?

M12X1.50mm Max Guard Racing Composite Wheel Nut Close End Heavy Lug Nuts 20 Pcs

 

Are the wheel faces  (where the nut fits) conical or flat ?

 

I can't tell from this photo.

 

Looks to me as though the offset is too big.

 

Do you know what this wheel offset actually is ?

 

Have you done a trial fit to ensure the offset is reasonable ?

Were these wheels previously fitted to an Alphie ?

[sarath]

Thanks Rojie,I believe the offset is 25 and is conical.

Some additional details attached regarding the wheels

[Rojie]

 

I can't remember whether my wheel nuts have a flat or conical face; but I do know that it matters, a lot as I think it risky to fit these wheels.

I can check if need be.

 

Your PCD is correct so you should be able to loose fit the wheels.

 

I have a major concern.

 

For your 17 x 7.5 your offset is 20mm too small.

 

The standard wheels were/are 17 x 7J with a 45mm offset with 225/55R 17 tyres.

 

Offset is very important as it affects the loading on the wheel bearings; as well as bodywotk clearance.

As your wheels are half and inch wider anyway, you will be moving the load rather significantly.

 

That 20mm difference will almost certainly cause fouling of the bodywork, especially under dynamic loads while cornering and braking.

Any 'play' in the suspension will exacerbate the issue.

 

When I fitted secure wheel nuts I found it very fiddly, as there is a shoulder that almost prevents them being fitted correctly.

It took lots of patience.

 

Good Luck, be careful.

 

 

 

[sarath]

Thanks Rojie for the feedback.I am not in a hurry and  will only fit if it is safe and secure, if it is not  safe I may resell it as an option,so it may be correct for other vehicles