MR Triton Wheels: What Suits the Outgoing Generation

Looking for MR Triton wheels puts you in a slightly different position to someone shopping for the current model. The MR is the generation that ran before Mitsubishi's latest Triton, and it is a narrower, more compact ute than what replaced it. That changes how a wheel and tyre package sits, and it changes what looks right.

What the MR Triton brings to the decision

The MR is a tidy, relatively narrow dual cab. Compared with the current Triton and with rivals like the Ranger, it carries less width, and the arches are proportionally smaller.

The practical effect is that an aggressive wheel and tyre combination reads as more aggressive on an MR than the same setup would on a wider ute. A package that looks subtle on a next gen Ranger can look substantial on a Triton. That is not a problem, but it is worth knowing before you order.

It also means guard clearance arrives sooner. There is less arch to work with, so pushing the wheels outboard runs into the guard lip earlier than it would on a wider vehicle.

MR Triton wheels: 17 or 18 inch

Nomad wheels come in 17 inch and 18 inch, and both work on the Triton.

Seventeen inch suits a Triton that works or tours. The extra sidewall soaks up corrugations, protects the rim on rough tracks, and lets you air down properly on sand. On a ute this size, the taller sidewall also keeps the proportions sensible rather than making the wheel dominate the arch.

Eighteen inch gives the MR a more planted, filled-out look, which is a genuine improvement on a ute that can otherwise look a bit under-wheeled. If the Triton is mostly a daily driver, this is the better-looking choice and you lose very little.

On the MR specifically, the 18 does more visually than it does on a bigger ute, because there is more empty arch to fill.

Finish

Satin black is the easy-care option. It hides dust and brake dust and asks for nothing beyond a plain wash. On a Triton it also has the effect of visually shrinking the wheel slightly, which some people prefer and some do not.

Machined face finishes do the opposite, catching light across the spokes and making the wheel read larger. On a narrower ute that can be exactly what you want. The clear lacquer over the machined surface wants a bit more care.

Dark tint keeps some of that brightness at a lower level.

The wheel cleaning guide covers upkeep for each.

Offset matters more on a narrow ute

Offset is the distance from the wheel's mounting face to its centreline, and it decides how far in or out the wheel sits.

On the MR Triton this figure carries more consequence than it does on a wide ute, because there is less arch to absorb an aggressive choice. Go too far out and the tyre will find the guard lip under compression or at full steering lock, and on a narrower body it will also start sitting proud of the arch line.

The wheel offset guide explains how the numbers work and how to measure a wheel you already own.

Where to look

The Nomad Mitsubishi Triton wheel range lists what suits the Triton across both diameters and the available finishes. The Pajero Sport range is listed separately if you run the wagon as well.

After fitting, the installation and maintenance guide covers torque and the re-torque check.