Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

kevlea · Joined: 09 Apr 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Torbay

Howdy.

I know this will go against the grain for the majority of MDOCUK members but I have to ask this question.

I recently bought an L400 Delica as it ticked all the boxes on my list of requirements (plus I've wanted one for years!!).

Its ideal for carrying the kit I need for my personal training and fitness classes, carrying my kayak and mountain bike, camping and carrying friends and family. I'm interested in its offroad abilities though I'm unlikely to use it to its full potential. I'm looking to use it as a promotional vehicle and want it to stand out, (even more than it does now in the small fishing town where I live now!) and give it a more modern look.

Been searching on ebay, gumtree, etc to see what options there are and keep coming across 20" alloys. I'm currently running the Gloss black L200 16" warrior alloys it came with but can't remember the tyre size off hand but they are Cooper Discovery STT. They do rub in reverse on lock and the mudflaps have been removed for clearance. I'm after better economy, less road noise if possible too.

Has anybody fitted 20" wheels to theirs and can anybody recommend which tyre size I'd need to keep speedo accurate please?

I've tried searching on forum but 20" doesn't reveal any results and I've also tried tyre calculator sites but as I don't know what size should be on as factory standard its been difficult to gauge.

I'd appreciate any feedback and or experiences from those of you who have fitted alternative wheels. As I'm a newbie I'm unable to upload any photos yet but would love feedback on my particular truck and its current mods.

Thanks for reading.

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Rusty · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 19:12 Post subject:

I can't remember off the top of my head but I know someone has/had 18" wheels fitted... Think it was Arctic Fox on his rather nice lifted white L400. Don't think he's still on here though :?
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kevlea · Joined: 09 Apr 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Torbay

Thanks Rusty.

I've seen an L400 with 18" early shogun sport alloys too.

I'll do some more research now I've made a note of my tyre sizes.

Cheers

Diver · Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 1054 Location: Welney

Factory standard is 225/80 15. So if fitting 20" rims you'd need something like 235/50 20 or thereabouts.

kevlea · Joined: 09 Apr 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Torbay

kevlea · Joined: 09 Apr 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Torbay

andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

Expect better handling, but a more jittery ride, the lower profile you go for. 20" wheels with 30" tyres will be pretty low profile, so I don't expect you will be going offroad much!
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Lewis · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 0:52 Post subject:

Don't fit a wheel that is so large that it will require a low profile tyre to fit in the arch.

I still get the shakes when I remember what happened to Punkassmofo's low profile tyres on 17" alloys.

Diver · Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 1054 Location: Welney

Low profiles would be okay providing you make sure you buy some that can take the load. Definitely don't use something for a Corsa for instance.

My new 'off-roader' has 275/40 20 and a kerb weight of 2260kg which is a little heavier than a Delica at 2050kg.

I did see a Delica for sale once with 20" alloys, actually looked good! Bumpier ride for sure, but couldn't be worse than driving one with mud tyres.... Laughing

kevlea · Joined: 09 Apr 2017 Posts: 5 Location: Torbay

My last two vehicles have had 20's.
Discovery TD5 with 255 20 and
XC90 with 275 20 so I'm kinda used to the ride. Here in Torbay the roads are terrible anyway so never going to be smooth!

andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

My L300 is never going to be fast around corners or sporty, so I've just got the biggest that will fit - 265/70/15s for maximum comfort, and least chance of damaging my rims - on or off road!
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mung is mercyless · Joined: 21 Dec 2013 Posts: 91 Location: northampton

i ran trojan 18s on my L300 for exactly the same purposes advertising
i had to go down to 225 45 18 as the rubbed when i turned, on the bodykit, door and inner arch and the 45 profile was available.
the problem with the bigger rims is they are not popular in europe because of the availability of suitable rubber.
although you can get 20's with the 150mm centre bore from up garage in japan and they will post to the uk

and wolfrace do there vermont right up to 22" and they list the l200 on there sales list