Spearos Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Anyone know much about wheels? The front tyres on my 90 were getting low so I was planning on replacing them before winter, however a set of practically new Grabber AT2s on decent steel 'Land Rover wheels' (don't know what they're referred to as - white rims) came up on a well known auction site. The best bit was that they were only a few miles from my house. The guy accepted my offer and they were mine. Anyhow, I got round to putting them on this week and straight away I noticed the wheels didn't seem to stick out as much although they're the same size as the tyres/wheels I removed. First drive and on full lock there was a horrible vibration! Which scared the carp out of me as I'd just rebuilt both swivels!Upon closer inspection though, the source of the vibration is the tyres are rubbing against the radius arms. I'll just adjust the steering stops I thought - simples. I assume the reason for this is that the offest of these new wheels is different from the previous set? If so, is this something that could have an adverse effect? Or should I just adjust the stops and shut the hell up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Yep, different offset. Standard Land Rover rims have quite an "inward" stance. Which is why a lot of people fit wheels with a larger offset to increase turning ability or fit wider tyres. Just wind the stops out a bit and you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Ahhh yes makes sense - the wheels I took off weren't Land rover items. Thanks for that. Case closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean f Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Winding the stops out till they stop rubbing will work fine but you will loose some steering lock. If this doesn't bother you then fine if it is there should be no problem with taking both sets of wheels to a tyre fitter and getting the new tyres fitted to your od rims. Really depends on if the loss of steering lock effects you enough to justify the cost of getting the tyres swapped over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 I quite like the white wheels on the 90 and the 'inward stance' Retro spoke of. For me, it looks more like a 'proper' Land Rover now. Therefore I think I can live with a little bit less lock Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Indeed, me too! Hence why I went back to Wolf steel wheels. 'Standard' Land Rover look, but 6.5" wide and tubeless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 there are tubed wolf steel wheels to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Indeed Ralph, but I bought tubeless ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 There is just something about Wolf wheels on a 90.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Turned wolf wheels are uber nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Turned wolf wheels are uber nice! Um, don't they all turn? Not much use if they don't turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=jon= Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Indeed, me too! Hence why I went back to Wolf steel wheels. 'Standard' Land Rover look, but 6.5" wide and tubeless It's a shame they don't make them any wider - much over 235 tyres and you have to go with wellers or modular rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 It's a shame they don't make them any wider - much over 235 tyres and you have to go with wellers or modular rims I have 255s on my Wolfs and they are just perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=jon= Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I thought 235s were the max on 6.5" rims - just looked at BFGs site and they say 6.5s are OK for 255s... Now it's just a shame that 255's are so expensive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 By turned I mean the centre cut out of the rim and flipped round then welded back in to give more offsett. I have two sets of discovery steels like this to give more lock for trailing and general coolness. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear47.lee Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Buy some spacers and it should cut out the tyre touching the arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearos Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Buy some spacers and it should cut out the tyre touching the arm Good thinking... However, turning the stops out a little is the cheaper option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 By turned I mean the centre cut out of the rim and flipped round then welded back in to give more offsett. I have two sets of discovery steels like this to give more lock for trailing and general coolness. Will. OT: I was tempted to do this with a set of old disco wheels and then fit a second set of tyres for play days/challenges. So long as they are done properly are there any legal implications or do you not use them on the road? Cheers, Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 It's a shame they don't make them any wider - much over 235 tyres and you have to go with wellers or modular rims Wolf rims will take 255/85 tyres with ease, 6.5 inch wide is the minimum for 255's according to BFG. my KM2 MT's are fine on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Spearos, Getting back to your original post and question, this site should give you all the info you need: http://www.carbibles...tyre_bible.html Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear47.lee Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Good thinking... However, turning the stops out a little is the cheaper option! yer but at least you can keep the little turning circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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