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Originally Posted by ThatBalenoGuy I'm convinced your Gurkha will break the internet and the 'rudimentary' image of Gurkha 2021 that the Reviews have portrayed. I believe it will be one of the first 2021 Gurkhas with aftermarket wheel setups. |
Yes it should be one of the first few with an aftermarket wheel and an upsized tyre setup.
Thank you for your good wishes!
I cant say about the Internet but this whim of owning the Gurkha has already broken my bank! But it will be all worth it in my view. Its a special vehicle after all.
I test fitted the wheel and tyre to a Gurkha (not mine) today to make sure everything goes well when its time for my Gurkha delivery, and it sure looks stunning.
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Originally Posted by Shekhar Rao Hi
I managed to put one bicycle down the centre aisle with the front wheel removed and it fitted well I am thinking of either removing the arm rests to accommodate a second bicycle or removing one seat entirely so that 2 bicycles and luggage can be fitted in
I quite like the interiors and feel that it suits the vehicle overall and apart from interesting add ons like a compass, altimeter and vehicle tilt indicator which are just fun things to...
I had already booked the vehicle and so now plan to go ahead with the purchase |
Congratulations on the booking! Thought of a name yet?
I had a multicycle carrier on my Fortuner worked very well. There is a model available for vehicles with spare tyres mounted on the door as well.
Maybe one of the first accessories to add to your list?
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Even i intend on getting the Inclinometer Altimeter and Compass for my G.
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Originally Posted by PhantomLord I was told there is no change from old Gurkha, but number shared was 107.5mm taking wheel with 108mm bore. You will need centering ring. |
Measured myself today and the Center Hub Diameter of the 2021 Gurkha is just over 108 mm. The CB of the OE Steel Wheel is 110 mm which i also personally measured today.
The 110 mm Center Bore Alloy which i have sourced thus fits perfectly allowing for Center Hub expansion due to heat generated while driving.
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Originally Posted by speedz Is anyone planning for 17inch wheels on the Gurkha? The options in that size and PCD combination seem to be extremely limited. |
I feel that it will be impossible to source an Alloy wheel with this PCD, ET and Center Bore in 17 inch size. It will be a miracle if everything matches up correctly.
Infact i have a sincere suggestion for all future Gurkha owners. Go in for the Original Equipment Alloy and only change the tyre if you want added Ground Clearance
I will elucidate upon this in my post below.
Thanks to Nitesh ji who is the Sales Head for Force Motors North India I managed to test fit my Alloy wheel and 245/75/16 Radar RT+ tyres on a Gurkha today.
When i had bought my alloys I had made sure to get a 160x5 PCD and 16 inch stock size so that there should be no unforseen issues with fitment and safety.
What i realised later was that there are a lot many more things to consider when selecting an Alloy wheel for a particular vehicle.
An often neglected and extremely important one being Center Hub Diameter and Center Bore of the Alloy matching.
Another thing was that my alloy was a Zero Offset compared to the 12 offset OE Alloy.
A third difference was that my alloy was 8 inches wide compared to an OE 6.5 inch alloy.
All these minute differences led to a lot of doubt creeping into my head and I contacted Nitesh ji to allow a "test fit" before my vehicle even arrives so I can be at peace and have my Alloy Wheels painted and made ready in time for my vehicle delivery.
I also wanted to see how the beefy Rugged Terrain 245/75/16 tyres will fit versus the stock All Terrain 245/70/16 tyres.
He was most accommodating and arranged for me to take the tyre and alloy to their workshop so we may test fit them and erase all doubts/ bring out any fitment or safety issues beforehand.
Now lets be clear. He could have just said:
"No..Please get rid of your fancy alloy wheel and stick to the ones we are giving you"
But instead he went out of his way to accommodate me and
was also present in person at the workshop to make sure everything went of smoothly. I am truly floored!
Now thats what I call service (with a smile)!
I am certain no such request would have been entertained by the makers of any of the vehicles I have previously or currently own.
Did someone say Force Motors Service is something to worry about? I think not!!
So to set the record straight the Center Hub Diameter of the 2021 Gurkha is just over 108 mm and the Center Bore of the OE STEEL WHEEL is 110 mm.
This perfectly suited my 160x5 PCD, 16 inch Alloy with a CB of 110 mm. This was a huge relief.
The Zero Offset of my Alloy made the tyre stick out just a wee bit and almost the same amount as the Stock Alloy Wheel and tyre setup of the Gurkha does.
The 245/75/16 tyres filled up the wheel well perfectly and their mean aggressive sidewall really gave the Gurkha an amazing stance and look.
There was absolutely no fouling with any suspension components which was great news.
Unfortunately i did not take any pics...
Just kidding.