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    Can 16' snow chain fit in for 17' wheels or not?

    in Toyota 4x4 Club

    Posted

    Hi All,

    I have snow chains for my old LC80, it has 275/70R16 wheels.

    My current LC200 has 285/65R17 wheels.

    Can the old snow chains fit into the new 17' wheels or not?

    Thanks...

    Work out the overall diameter/circumference of the tyres, that should tell you the story.

    Roll lout is the biggest concern you will have, this is the distance the wheel takes to do one complete revolution.

    Put a chalk mark on the tyre (I use a level across the centre of the tyre)put a coresponding mark on the ground, then roll the vehicle (or just the tyre) along until the mark on the tyre reaches the level again, then put a coresponing mark on the ground again.

    Now measure the distance betweeen the two markes on the ground and that is roll out.

    Now measure the length of your chains, any diference between wheel roll out and chain length will tell you if they will fit.

    I would think not as you might have trouble hooking them up.

    Good luck.

    Thanks!

    Someone from Pradopoint told me:

    Try the following web link: http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

    You enter the previous tyre size and then the new one. It calculates the difference in circumference etc. according to the values you supplied, there will be a 34.25mm gap. This could still be ok.

    Hope this helps mate

    Albert

    So, the old chain has about 4cm gap with the new wheel, and I had to get a new chain.

    Cheers...

    Im looking for a 4runner, what should I check?

    in Toyota 4x4 Club

    Posted

    I'm looking for a 4 runner to cruise around Australia in.

    It will probably be an old model, are there any specific problems I should look out for?

    Any recommendation on a better car / model? I have about $5000AU to spend

    If you are from Australia, you might know that last 4Runner SUV in Australia was 1996.

    Just google the problems

    It was on my 'wish list' many years ago. This day many of them are 2nd hand imported from Japen.

    Reverse Camera+LCD Mirror Screen Vs Parkassist

    in Toyota 4x4 Club

    Posted

    I just installed reverse sensors on a 200 Series today that already had a camera...

    Personally I think the sensors are better as you concentrate more on whats going on outside the car rather than relying on the camera alone...

    But if you can get the reverse camera cheapish it could be good as a secondary reverse assist...

    Thanks! Go for the sensor then :rolleyes:

    Hello anyone here?

    in Landcruiser Club

    Posted

    Just came back from the Snow with the LC200. As the LC200 has Vehicle stability control (VSC), which made the whole driving lots comfortable.

    (My Prado GXL doesn't have the VSC as it was the 1st few LC120 in OZ).

    My LC80 was the run out model and must the best LC80 ever built, that was the reason I kept it for 12 years till my wife et sick with it <_<

    I still don't like the built quality of my Prado as the cheap plastic everywhere (cf LC80: both GLX). The new LC200 GLX have even more cheap plastic than the Prado!

    Sometime I'm think Toyotal just testing our patient :idea:

    Hello anyone here?

    in Landcruiser Club

    Posted

    Well I have heard people referring to this place as the Corolla Owners Club before. That tends to give away where most of the active population here is at. The Aurion boards are picking up though.

    Thank god still someone here :yahoo:

    Just get my LC200 this week. The LC200 is LOTS BIGGER than my old friend LC80 and Prado!

    Even the LC200 has a V8 engine, but still feel slower than the Prado: driving the Prado is more like a sport car cf the LC200 :toast:

    Third row seat on Prado.

    in Prado Club

    Posted

    There is 2010 Prado just few months away only. If you are going for the new Prado, or even an useed one, you will be better off just wait till end of year.

    The last row seat is never comfortable, but the kids will copy as usual :-)

    Genuine Toyota Accessories Prices

    in Kluger Club

    Posted

    you would expect to have some goodwill discount there...

    The sales person was pretty incompetent! :(

    The sales persons are more than competent to get every single last cent from you as that is the way to make a living. So there are no such thing call 'goodwill' with them.

    Check the tips from the post "Kluger Price". Go to see the dealer during your day off - spend at least 3 to 4 hours with the sales person; who will (have to) give you the best price.

    Tyre rotation queries

    in Kluger Club

    Posted

    Make copies of the Diagram from the owner's manual page 311, put it on the service booklet each time to remind them.

    Because it is official and they can't bulls*** with you.

    What do you think?

    :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    I showed them Diagram G and a copy of page 311 in the manual and asked them which one they would use. They pick page 311. I gave the copy to them and also told them that the tyres are all marked.

    Checked after the service, it was correctly done.

    Somehow the right front tyre's outer rim was worn more. So a front and rear wheel alignment were performed. Cost $50 extra.

    U R Legends! :toast::yahoo:

    Kluger Price

    in Kluger Club

    Posted

    Just a small tip: if you order any 'Dealer fit items' with any car over 57K, you will be better off to hold them off till the car get its 1st service and fit them then.

    No point to pay the government 33% Luxury Car Tax.

    :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    Tyre rotation queries

    in Kluger Club

    Posted

    I marked my tyres to check that they were rotated as per the owners manual diagram (all 5). I had to go back last service to get them to do it again properly.

    I found that page in the owner's manual. Page 311.

    However, the way suggested in the manual is a bit different from the Diagram G above. Which one should be used?

    Thanks.

    Make copies of the Diagram from the owner's manual page 311, put it on the service booklet each time to remind them.

    Because it is official and they can't bulls*** with you.

    What do you think?

    :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    Is Kluger AWD really AWD?

    in Kluger Club

    Posted

    Well, I took an AWD Kluger for a test spin today not quite knowing what to expect. Coming from a LC100 diesel Im used to the feel of a large 4WD verging on a truck like experience. Admittedly I like driving Landcruisers and its something Ive become used to. Hopping into a KX-R AWD, I was immediately amazed by how easy it was to drive! Its comfortable, has a bootful of power under the bonnet and with the AWD system it sticks to the road like glue. I walked away mighty impressed and it confirmed my decision to purchase an AWD Altitude. I appreciate the extra cost of AWD over 2WD, but in my book the AWD is worth the extra cost for the driving experience and safety factor alone. I never thought id say this as until recently I could never see myself in one, but the Kluger is a seriously nice car and I cant wait to get it!

    After 12 years with my 80' Series LandCruiser, I was not impressive the built quality with my 120' Series Prado. After test drive the Kluger I feel the Prado was better built! Why not give the 200' Series LandCruiser a go?

    If the 4WD Kluger can drive (by city sleeker) in the snow without fitting on chains, it must be a capable/really AWD. :rolleyes:

    The Best Built LandCruiser U Ever Own

    in Landcruiser Club

    Posted · Edited by Meta

    As current owner of 80' Series LandCruiser since '97, I found my 120' Series Prado has more cheap plastic everwhere. My 80' Series LandCruiser is still going stronge and never give me a single trouble past 12 years. It is the best car I own so far.

    Many of you own few LandCruiser over the years, I love to hear from you.

    :toast:

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