Territory Turbo Standard Wheel And Tyre Specifications

[sillbeer]

G'day All

There's been a number of threads in here about what wheels and tyres etc are right for the TT and TTG but as yet I haven't seen a definitive set of specs for size, offset pcd, outside rolling diameter, wheel load rating, tyre load rating, inside wheel/tyre clearance and outside wheel/tyre clearance. Basically it's all these things that will allow one to work out what will fit and stay within 'code' so to speak.

So with a view to finding out this information this is what I have so far for the standard specs for current TT and TTG:

Wheel Specifications:

- Size: 18" x 7.5"

- PCD: 5/114.3 (5 x 4.5")

- Offset: +36.5 (requires confirmation)

- Load Rating: Unknown

- Weight: Unknown

Tyre Specifications:

- Size: P235/55 R18

- Rolling Diameter: 715.51mm (28.17")

- Load Rating/Index: 102 (850kg)

Clearance:

- Inside Front: Unknown

- Inside Rear: Unknown

- Outside Front: Unknown

- Outside Rear: Unknown

For those items marked unknown, it would be great if someone with a standard TT or TTG could provide the info if they have it or can measure it. Once all this is known, it will be much easier to at least determine rim size and offset along with appropriate tyre sizes that would fit.

Here's the place I used to determine the tyre diameter:

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

And to work out optimum offsets for aftermarket rims based on clearance on inside and outside, I've used this in the past:

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

The ultimate tyre wheel/tyre fitment IMHO at the moment is the BMW X5. Even in 19" the package gives the vehicle that 'Hot Wheels' miniature car look. To achieve something similar on a TT or TTG would be great.

Cheers

Brendan

PS> I don't own a TT or TTG currently, but with my wife looking for a 7 seater alternative to her BMW 740iL sometime in the next 12mths, and me being a gear head who loves turbo cars (see my own at http://www.sillbeer.com/), the TT or TTG is the best option currently available. But the wheel options are a big sticking point for me at the moment.

Edited 16/08/08 02:29 AM by sillbeer

[Grudgee]

Fantastic idea - especially since I've been toying around with the idea of getting rims for my TT sometime soon. I'm content with the go and it now needs a little show.

Would these specs be anywhere in the vehicle, or in the book anywhere? Or do we look to the almighty Senna, who can get this information with ease through his established connections in the world of Ford?

[sillbeer]

Certainly check the specs in the back of the cars user manual and see if there's any of the unknown information in there. The clearances could be found out by getting on your back with a ruler and seeing what sort of clearances there are (from the rim, not the tyre as the tyre is variable). Otherwise, it looks as though Senna would be a great option...Senna?

And yeah, I did notice your couple of posts about wheel options. I'm a little hesitant to take the Tempe type route with rims, as they all seem to be chrome heavy ugly rims. I want something that's factory look but bigger and wider if I was ever to upgrade a TT/G. Even looking to the Japanese wheel makers and their custom order 3 piece type rims where you can order in the right offset, width, diameter and some cases brake clearance as well.

Something like this on a black territory in 20" and lowered 40mm would look pretty schmick. I'd have to find out wheel load ratings first though.

http://www.rd-tanabe.com/lineup/vienna/lm9/index.html

BTW, I went and had a look at what sizes and offsets BMW does use on their X5 and found a handy page with all the wheel options:

http://www.autoguide.net/apf/bmw-wheels_rims/x5-catalog.html

Cheers

Brendan

Edited 16/08/08 02:52 AM by sillbeer

[sillbeer]

Another option could have been the Mazda CX-9 wheel but due to highly gay offsets, it's out. They are 20x7.5+45, and the load ratings would probably be similar. Tyre diameter though is much greater at 752.85mm. A best fit tyre on the 20x7.5 would be around the 235/45R20 with only a +0.53% diameter increase. Of course you'd need to fit 10mm bolt on spacers for it to look anywhere near decent which would defeat the purpose. Back to searching...

Edited 16/08/08 03:13 AM by sillbeer

[Grudgee]

Are you saying the BMW rims will fit the TT? If so, I don't mind the one below.

The Vienna rim has too many spokes for the Territory I reckon. It's a big chunky vehicle, which needs a big chunky wheel. Just opinion, but I'm yet to see a Terry with chunky rims that didn't look good. That being said, I reckon the BWM rim below would also look ok..

It's wet outside, so I'm not keen on the lay-down. Lets wait for Senna.

[senna_T]

OK, so what is it exactly that you need from me? I don't have too many wheel specs on hand, but I can find out for you

[Grudgee]

Read the post at the top, you fool! It's got all the stuff we want/need/demand.

[senna_T]

Be nice Grudgeer, or else you will get nothing!

[sillbeer]

Unfortunately the BMW rim won't fit. The offsets could be little out, and the PCD is 5/120, not 5/114.3.

[Grudgee]

Be nice Grudgeer, or else you will get nothing!

You know the love is there. Now get cracking.