New wheels, a Pajero post.

"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97) 04/19/2020 at 16:50 • Filed to: None

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , I pulled the trigger and bought four more NOS AR wheels in 15x7 (OEM size) for the Pajero from some guy in Kansas City with a whole bunch of NOS AR wheels that he’s selling for cheap. I had them mounted by a commercial tire place over by the office, dropping them off in a couple of batches via the Jag over the last week. For $74/wheel shipped, these were the way to go to replace the old, shitty and corroded five spokes that came on it. Center caps aren’t an option on any aftermarket wheel with the abnormally large hubs on these trucks (at least not in 2020, they might have been in the 90s) , and $150/wheel+shipping+center caps for refurbished OEM Montero wheels seemed excessive for a 26 year old adventure mobile.

To finish the job off right, I took some an assortment of wire wheels to the hubs yesterday and then gave them a fresh coat of black enamel to go along with new lug nuts.

I’m happy with the result of wheels in good condition and period correct to the truck, even if they’re not OEM.

It also got some new wipers and a fresh coat of black paint on the wiper arms while I was painting things.

AdamB > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:00

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They look much better. Really suits the Pajero.

Just Jeepin' > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:04

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I like those, nice.

It’s hard to find Rubicon wheels, and I wanted a full set of 5 so I could get some winter tires. I found someone last year  in northern Indiana via Craigslist who had a full set for a very reasonable price, and amazingly enough through his job he could ship them to a Harley dealership on the other side of Indy so I wouldn’t have to drive a couple of hours to pick them up. I’d just take the money to the dealership and pay whoever had them.

The night before they were going to be shipped to Indy, the trailer was stolen.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:15

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Looks great, and you got  some proper meaty treads too.

Sovande > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:22

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This magic wheel guy have a website? I'm in the market for some cheap wheels for my wagon. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/19/2020 at 17:23

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The importer replaced the out of date tires on it with 5 Falken AT tires in 31x10.5r15.   They choose well, as that’s about how I would’ve tired the truck.

Jayvincent > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:25

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I’m a big fan of the Falkens for their aggressive look, really dresses up any serious truck, nice choice!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Sovande 04/19/2020 at 17:25

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Jack’s Discount Wheels in Kansas City. He has some stuff listed on eBay and Amazon.  Seems to have bunch of old AR wheels.

HoustonRunner > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:33

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Wow, that looks great. The wheel and tire combo is awesome.

ClassicDatsunDebate > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:35

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Those look great!  Very well suited.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 17:45

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Exact same size as my Isuzu. 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 18:21

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Back in the day, many Australian Pajero's rolled on exactly the same aftermarket wheels...far less looked anywhere near that shiny!

Sovande > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 19:01

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Thanks! 

Derpwagon > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 04/19/2020 at 22:35

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Looks good! 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 04/19/2020 at 23:45

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Good to know. Once you go aftermarket, there seems to be limited options that fit over that both fit that hub and came in a workable offset.