Currently have 2016 Colorado 7 and I need new tyres. I am also looking to upgrade my wheels. Original wheel is 16", does that mean I can legally go to 18"?
Where is a good place to go for a great package deal (not online)?
I am in Adelaide
Where Is a Good Place to Purchase 4 New Wheels and Tyres
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Most sites seem to want you to request a quote. The majors around me are Tyrepower, Bob Jane, Bridgestone
I have been quoted $2,500 from Tyre Power for 4 wheels + tyres and wheel alignment.
Tyre power is a franchise. Each store have its own pricing and offers. I had $150 difference between stores within
20km drive.
To answer OPs question (wheel and tyre upgrades) they need to go and have a chat with thier local wheel and tyre shop to find out what options they have available for OPs car
Many tyre shops dont sell wheels/rims so its important to go to one that sells both
However for OPs information it will be much cheaper just to replace the tyres on the existing 16" rims.
But if OP wants to upgrade, here are OP's options based on (legal) Factory specs for various Colorado models
Holden Colorado 7 Standard Wheel Sizes:
Base Model: 16x6.5 inches
LT Model: 17x7 or 18x7.5 inches
Z71 Model: 17x7 or 18x7.5 inches
LTZ Model: 18x7.5 inchesFactory Tire Sizes:
265/70R16: (Base, WT)
255/65R17: (LT, WT, Z71)
265/60R18: (LT, WT, Z71)
Helps to state where you are… Tempe Tyres are go-to in Sydney. You can usually get price matched at Bob Jane.
sorry I am in Adelaide
That's not something you need to be sorry about.
debatable…
a red P plater has entered the chat
not for about 20 years
You might find that you can go bigger than 18" if a higher spec model has bigger rims from factory.
If you want bigger rims youll pay more for tyres. Bigger rins also mean less sidewall and reduce offroad ability.
Are you sticking to a budget or chasing looks?
probably Start with budget, then I can increase if need to for looks
insert dating joke here
I dont think it matters what factory models have. Your overall diameter just cant be more than 2% greater than factory including tires.
You are correct. The rim diameter can be bigger than factory, but not smaller than the smallest factory offering. The overall tyre diameter must be within the allowable amount. I could not find a 2% reference, but am aware it is something like that.
Why not? That is not the law. As long as your brakes and everything clears you can have smaller rims. I put 15" rims on my car that comes with 17" at the smallest from factory.
2% is the only rule.
@Boioioioi: My bad - again. It is rim width, not diameter. Cannot be narrower than factory. Cannot increase the track width more than - whatever it says in the document.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-02/RMS-Guide…
I know I've seen reference to diameter variance, but it must be another document.
@slowlyslowly: Theres a reasonable chance that the rukes for NSW are the same as SA. Many vehicle rules are nationwide.
@Euphemistic: In NSW the total diameter cannot be 7%< of the largest wheel/tyre size specified on the OEM tyre placard for the car - see section 13:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-02/RMS-13.46…
op try Costco ?
Costco has cheap tyres, except they dont do wheel alignment.
Sucks when ypu have to waste time rebook at another place for that service.
Ozzy Tyres have a branch in Woodville
For tyres I'd check the pricing at Costco
I am also looking to upgrade my wheels. Original wheel is 16", does that mean I can legally go to 18"?
On an 8 year old Holden Colorado that's called over capitalising.
What car mods offer a positive ROI on any car?
As an alternative point of view, a lot of people upgrade to a later model mainly because of aesthetics. The right rims make a bigger difference to the aesthetics of a car than any other mod. If it makes you happy to keep your current car for another 5 years the couple of thousand you spend on the rims will be a good investment compared to what you'd lose on depreciation and interest in 5 years buying a newer car.
yeah but bigger rim for aesthetics will come at the cost of more expensive new tyres and a deterioration of ride quality.
and given OP looking for budget and not name brand wheels itll be the bob jane special ROH wheels (or something like that) which will look tacky.Might as well find a set of rims from the top spec colorado 7 of your model (or a latter generation), if it has good tyres then great, its good to go (after a wheel alignment), otherwise budget for a set of tyres on top. that way the car looks OEM+ and remains appealing to future buyers.
Good advice - nearly always better to go the OEM route if you can as a) you know they'll fit properly b) if you damage one then getting a replacement is easier and c) resale. Many don't like aftermarket wheels, myself included.
I think Nissan navara have a diffrent stud pattern to most other 4wds.
But tyres from tyroola, get it shipped to a fitting tyre shop and much cheaper than bigger tyre chains
Where Is a Good Place to Purchase 4 New Wheels and Tyres
If JV were here today he'd probably suggest a tyre shop.
Why? Bigger rims means lower profile tyres. This means more likely to damage rims.
and harsher ride, better handling, but poorer off-road ability.
18" with 31" tyres is still pretty fat sidewall really. And most HTs and ATs will have a good amount of bulge anyway, its not like hes running 30 series sidewalls with stretched tyres.
Costco - check em out, last time i needed tyres they were cheapest for me.
Your Thailand built Chevy copy Holden is obsolete. Don’t waste money changing wheels and go faster tyres. Google Tyroola for best price and local fitters, then sell the vehicle
Stay on 16s as your ride comfort will change to a harder ride, plus 16s are cheaper with a wider range of tyres available. 17s are more common, might be an alternative.
Do you use the vehicle off bitumen roads ? Low profile tyres are bad news for 4x4s that are actually used off the bitumen as they do not bag as much when running at lower pressures in the bush . Also their sidewalls on low profiles are often more much more vulnerable to damage.
So stick with the 16" rims and as others pointed out the tyres are cheaper and bigger range available.
As for tyre type, H/T, A/T or MT, it depends on how you use the vehicle. If you only drive on bitumen then H/T, sand or occasional good dirt roads. If sand and dry dirt then A/T . Only get M/Ts if you really need them, driving regularly in muddy areas as M/Ts cost more to buy, don't last as long, often have less traction in Bitumen and will increase the vehicles fuel usage as they have greater rolling resistance..
If you do got for A/Ts look at "LT" or light truck constructed tyres as they are usually stronger construction and less prone to damage.
My last couple of sets of tyres I got from TyrePower (previously on Magill Rd at Kensington Park, they've now moved to Payneham Rd at Glynde). Very good to deal with. Price was initially higher than another quote I got, but when I showed them that one they were able to beat it. Never bought wheels from them, but I would (and will) go back to them next time I need tyres.
Just call firteen firtee firtee two. Can't go wrong.
LMJGSTFY.
Not sure if in Adelaide but a very unlikely place like MyCar Tyre of the Kmart family gave us the best prices for brand new tyres (Continental).
Just recently purchased 2 sets of 4 tyres. The 16" we wanted worked out the best via RAC (Automobile association in WA) and included the wheel alignment when 4 were purchased, assume you may have a similar one in SA that also sells tyres. The 18" via Tyroola delivered to a Bridgestone dealer to fit and wheel alignment.
Doesn't matter what size rims you have now, you can get anything larger or smaller. The rule is the total diameter of your tyre cannot change by more than 2%. If you get bigger rims you get smaller sidewall tyres. Keep in mind if you go off road, big rims suck. Smaller rims are much better with meatier tyres.
Might not be what you are after, but what I have been doing for some time is looking at marketplace for higher spec or same spec wheels of the same model.
Owned a skyline, hilux, LandCruiser etc.
I would look for people getting rid of their standard wheels and tires to upgrade to aftermarket wheels and tires. Usually these are advertised for far less than replacement cost. I would then use the wheels until tires were ready to be replaced and sell the set for cost of just rims. Quite often it would work out close to breaking even, but always far less than purchasing a full set of tires.
Agree 100% on researching which factory rims will fit your vehicle.
I used to do this when I had a Falcon with 16" alloy wheels. Plenty of 16" from base model Falcons/Camrys would come up for sale, near new wheels and tyres for under $200 a set. I'd get the tyres put on my rims and give the steelies away.
Ive got a MUX so the step.brother of the Colardo. Mine came with 17s but ive picked up MUX 18s(x5 $100)and 16s(x5 $50) rims off marketplace as well as a set of 17s hilux steelies(x5 $100).
I run the 18s for everyday road driving and change rims to a smaller diameter for adventure.
Ive got most of my tyres off marketplace when people get rid of their stock tyres for whatever reason.
If you don't sit there on marketplace daily take into account the same.tyre can cost you more by upgrading the rim size from the tyre shop.If you're upgrading rims then you're doing it just for aesthetics so decide what rims you want first and then call around to find who sells them and what they can offer for a tire package. There is no point just choosing whatever rims are cheap if they're not what you really want.
if you plan on 4wding, you don't want 18s - stick with 16s and get some bigger profile tyres.
There are 3 things that you must comply with:
1 - ADRs. There are federal laws about wheel and tyre size
2 - State laws. Some states have stricter laws on what you can and cant do
3 - Insurance. Check with your insurance company before you do anything. You may find that any changes render your vehicle uninsured, and its not a good thing to find out after you have had an accident!To be sure that you are complying with all 3, dont deviate from the tyre placcard on the vehicle. In some states you need an engineering certification to fit anything different. Some tyre retailers will not fit any tyre that doesnt comply with the fitted tyre plccard. Some states will allow a change, but your insurance company may not allow any modifications.
Don't listen to peoples opinions! Call your insurance company, then if ok, check with your state registration authority. Tyre and wheel shops are NOT experts and if something goes wrong thier opinions are worthless.
Great advice. Thanks
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Costco
Facebook Marketplace. Look for Colorado LTZ or Z76 if you are after bling.
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What options has your own research narrowed it down to so far?