Hi all...
We recently bought a used Jayco Journey, (2020) tandem axle. It has 14" mags with no name Chinese tyres. I want to add either A/T or L/T tyres, plus some height / ground clearance. It has had the Axle repositioned to be under the springs so I've gained 40mm but a little more would be great.
Tyre dealers say by law they can't go any bigger than 15mm over std. 15mm would be pointless. Has anyone here added 1" - 2" (25 - 50 mm). I have a set of 15" mags that would slip straight on. There's plenty of room. 205 - 225 x 70 x 15" would be ideal.
Cheers DR.
Keith P said
07:23 PM Jul 20, 2024
Hi Dusty,
On our last van I fitted the rims off a Nissan Patrol....with -12 offset. The tyres were 235/75/ R15....the same as a Jayco outback...in extra loads rating (not Light Truck...too bloody rough ). This gave me about a 35 mil lift...which turned out to be just right as it levelled eveything up nicely.
I have done the same thing to our current van...except I fitted them to the Jayco rims. Works well.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by Keith P on Saturday 20th of July 2024 07:24:11 PM
watsea said
09:27 PM Jul 20, 2024
Beware.
A larger wheel diameter will have an adverse impact on the braking performance.
DUSTYRHODES said
03:02 PM Jul 21, 2024
Cheers Kieth and Wotsesaid.
Exactly what I need Kieth, what tyres did you use.
Wotsesaid, Yes I know. She locks them up if I don't have it adjusted right. Will be ok.
Peter_n_Margaret said
04:13 PM Jul 21, 2024
Most trailer manufacturers can authorise any engineering modifications required.
Change whatever you like provided it stays safe and you get it approved.
My son recently modified a single axle Jayco Expanda to a 3T axle, 12" brakes, after market Hilux rear springs and 17" wheels and tyres.
Got a significant ATM increase and it is a totally different van on bad roads. He is currently on the Gibb River Road.
Cheers,
Peter
BarneyBDB said
08:03 PM Jul 21, 2024
I think the "law" the tyre dealers are referring to relates to "motor vehicles", not caravans / trailers...
DUSTYRHODES said
04:07 PM Jul 22, 2024
BarneyBDB...I did querie him, but he was addament. Come away doubting he knew what he is talking about.
Keith P said
10:11 PM Jul 22, 2024
Sorry for not getting back before now Dusty.
I fitted HIFLY AT 601 XL to the van in 235/75/R15..which are standard size on Jayco 17 foot Journey Outback....as have used them on my bush bashing Hilux....and they are wearing well on van ...altho I dont run them any higher that 32 psi for a more comfortable ride.
Cheers Keith.
DUSTYRHODES said
12:33 PM Jul 27, 2024
Hi Keith,
Do you happen to know what thread pattern is used on the Jayco Journey Vans. ??
DUSTYRHODES said
12:34 PM Jul 27, 2024
Sorry,... I know it's not the same as the Dmax.
Keith P said
09:51 PM Jul 27, 2024
DUSTYRHODES wrote:
Hi Keith, Do you happen to know what thread pattern is used on the Jayco Journey Vans. ??
Now thats a good one hey. Do not know for sure....but from memory I think it is the same as Nissan Patrol and Toyota Landcruiser from about the early noughties vintage.....but tis only a guess.
I guess that gives me something to check out next time I have the nuts undone on My 2021 Pajero too hey.
Cheers Keith
DUSTYRHODES said
02:25 PM Jul 28, 2024
Cheers mate. I'll see if I can get one from the wreckers to try.
watsea said
03:28 PM Jul 28, 2024
Dusty, Can you remove a nut off a wheel and take it to your nearest hardware store or automotive store? Those type of stores near my place have thread checkers/testers for checking nuts and bolts.
-- Edited by watsea on Sunday 28th of July 2024 03:28:57 PM
DUSTYRHODES said
04:16 PM Jul 29, 2024
Thanks Watsea,
I have several Wreckers near me, I'll go to one and take a nut with me.
Hi Dusty,
On our last van I fitted the rims off a Nissan Patrol....with -12 offset. The tyres were 235/75/ R15....the same as a Jayco outback...in extra loads rating (not Light Truck...too bloody rough ). This gave me about a 35 mil lift...which turned out to be just right as it levelled eveything up nicely.
I have done the same thing to our current van...except I fitted them to the Jayco rims. Works well.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by Keith P on Saturday 20th of July 2024 07:24:11 PM
A larger wheel diameter will have an adverse impact on the braking performance.
Change whatever you like provided it stays safe and you get it approved.
My son recently modified a single axle Jayco Expanda to a 3T axle, 12" brakes, after market Hilux rear springs and 17" wheels and tyres.
Got a significant ATM increase and it is a totally different van on bad roads. He is currently on the Gibb River Road.
Cheers,
Peter
Sorry for not getting back before now Dusty.
I fitted HIFLY AT 601 XL to the van in 235/75/R15..which are standard size on Jayco 17 foot Journey Outback....as have used them on my bush bashing Hilux....and they are wearing well on van ...altho I dont run them any higher that 32 psi for a more comfortable ride.
Cheers Keith.
Now thats a good one hey. Do not know for sure....but from memory I think it is the same as Nissan Patrol and Toyota Landcruiser from about the early noughties vintage.....but tis only a guess.
I guess that gives me something to check out next time I have the nuts undone on My 2021 Pajero too hey.
Cheers Keith
Dusty,
Can you remove a nut off a wheel and take it to your nearest hardware store or automotive store? Those type of stores near my place have thread checkers/testers for checking nuts and bolts.
-- Edited by watsea on Sunday 28th of July 2024 03:28:57 PM