Will 235/45R17 fit my 2003 Fory?

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Hi guys, a mate gave me a full set of Toyota Camry Alloy wheels with Dunlop 3000a tyres 95% +tread and a brand new Le mans spare all 235/45R17, if I was able to get some subby wheels to fit the tyres would they fit my 2003 forry or am I wasting my time?
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Yes they would fit. Possibly slight rubbing on full lock.
Depending on the offset of the rims you get depends whether they will fit or not. They could rub on the inside of the struts.
 
Hey, they'll fit fine on your '03. Although I think they will be slightly undersized in rolling diameter, you should also check the load rating as foresters have a high rating of 94. In the event of an accident or a smart alec policeman it is technically unroadworthy to have undersized and under rated tyres.
As for suby 17s the late sg model xt's have a nice 5 spoke styled 17" rim
 
Hi all, picked up a set of 17" '05-'06 Liberty rims with a 55 offset off gumtree yesterday in excellent condition for $100(bargain), so today I fitted my 235/45R17's on the foz, they fit great on the front-plenty of room on the inside, however it's very close on the rears(probably 3-4mm to the strut)!!
Took it for a test drive on the roads I travel on daily-no scrubbing...yet.
My question is, am I able to put a shim/spacer in?-probably 3-5mm without affecting the length of the studs(minimum no of turns) to achieve correct torque,
just to give me bit more space, I'm going to keep the stock wheels for fun drives up to the gold fields though, any thoughts would be greatly appreciated,
cheers.
 
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You can go 26mm undersize in diameter (VSB14) but NO spacer (illegal). Make sure your wheel track is the same (decreasing the wheel track is not allowed).

Cheers,
 
^ Agree with tuckerbag. Spacers are absolutely prohibited, regardless of what the auto shop may tell you ...

Wheel/tyre dimensions and rim offset are all critical to the stability of the vehicle. When I bought Roo2, all the toe-in/toe-out measurements were within spec, but all in different directions. These very slight differences made it handle like a canal barge - I kid you not.

However, you don't (usually) have to worry too much about the Police ...

You DO have to be extremely worried by the fact that you may be voiding your insurance - BOTH comprehensive and TAC ...

Make certain that you check with your insurer (in writing) and get their answer in writing. I cannot stress this highly enough (about the "in writing" part as well).

Voiding your comprehensive and TAC insurance could bankrupt you for a long time, and lead to your financial ruin.
This is not a game where there are no penalties. IRL you can lose the farm.
 
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Throw a bit of high temp adhesive on the outside of the spacers before you put the wheels on and voila! Two piece bonded wheel and no spacer next time they're undone. (At your own risk blah blah ORS does not condone the blah blah...)
 
I'll keep a eye on the insides tomorrow-going for a drive to Altona and back, I'll measure the track in the morning, specs are 1495front, 1485back,
cheers
 
Hi all, could anyone tell me if 215/70r16's fit on the forester-or are they too high?
thanks in advance,
cheers
 
You can use this tyre size calculator to check what fits:

https://www.inawise.com/tyre-calculator/tyre-size-calculator.html

In a discussion with a Policeman, he wasn't worried about the speed rating, but was worried about the breach of the ADRs for diameter.

My insurer (Allianz) weren't worried about the diameter, they were worried about the breach of the ADRs for width, because of the increased risk of aquaplaning ...

Doesn't matter which way you jump, once you get away from standard sizes as allowed by the ADRs in any dimension, someone doesn't like it.

I even considered going back to 15" rims, but the price starts to climb, for little to no advantage off-road, and the ever-present risk of interfering with the all-important on road safety and handling.

With a 1968 Landcruiser, one chooses tyres for purpose, and this has little effect on the general handling and stability of the vehicle. With our vehicles, their (excellent) handling is a result of all the parts, including tyre size, being in perfect balance. Interfere with any one aspect and this balance will be changed.
 
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