101 wheel rims

I hope someone can help me. I have a 101 in oz converted to a camper. She was exported on 9.00x16 tyres and now I have to reboot her. My idea was to try to find a rim to fit the 6 stud pattern and 16" size but wide enough to take a 285/75 /16 tyre. the idea being that a bigger footprint may be a good idea. However I need to keep to the standard rim on the front as the power steering I fitted would not like the 285`s, hence planned to fit 255/85/16 in front. I have found both sizes so that they have the same o/d but am not sure if the 285 would foul even if I can find a suitable 16" rim.

Any advice appreciated, thanks

charles b said:

the idea being that a bigger footprint may be a good idea.

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What, because as you have 101 you might as well do everything you can to increase your fuel conumption?!

Good luck in your search. Always fancied a 101, Missus likes 'em too but just have the room for one...

Cheers

Blippie

Its not that bad on fuel. With a 4.0 on lpg downhill and with the spinaker up I have got to 16mpg and with gas at 50cents au its affordable.

Whats wrong with the same both ends , your going to add to your spare wheel probs
You need to run with two spare wheels , if you have two sizes your going to need 4 . 255 should be perfectly adequate both ends, the OKA runs 900 r 16 same as the 101.
Unless your going extreme off roading (straight across the simpson) why create more probs JMHO

I know what you mean but if I can get both sizes with same o/d then iI would use a 255 as a spare. I darent put a 285 on the front as it would stress the power steering too much and possibly foul on full lock. The idea of 285 behind is that she is a little modified and a trifle rear end heavy, any 101 enthusiast would have a fit, so a wider tyre was just a thought.

If you're using it off road you need 2 spare wheels any way as ballast to keep the wheels on the ground!