SeriesEwan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 OK... i am searching ebay & getting frustrated what is the width of OEM original fitment defender wheels? i know they are 16 inches diameter but i need to know if they will take a 235/85 tyre ( or indeed a 7.50 /16 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geobloke Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 In short all standard Land Rover Rims, steel or alloy, will fit the 235/85/16 and 7.50/16 tyres, but not all rims will fit all Defenders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 argh ok so i am guessing this will be getting into an offset game then.... truth be told its to fit to a series 3 my reason for asking here is it was a question about a defender part happy to hear that my tyres will fit defender rims though next question lol what is the offset of bog standard steel defender rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Not necessarily. For example BFGoodrich reccomend a rim width of 6" - 7" for a 235/85/R16 all-terrain tyre. 7.50s should be alright on 'standard' 5.5" wheels. I have them on 6.5" HD (Wolf) wheels as that gives me more options in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 defender standard steel wheels 5.5 inches wide will fit Series & 90/110/Defender of any age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 brilliant thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Any Series and Defender steel wheels are interchangeable, though offsets vary. You can use Series wheels on a Defender, as LR did with SIIA 1-ton rims on the Camel Trophy 110s, or Wolf rims on a Series vehicle. After market steel wheels or alloys with open centres (eg Predator or ZU) can be used on either vehicles, but check the studs are long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 thats reasuring to hear, i am currently looking for new boots on the cheap & it seems that 2nd hand wheels complete with tyres are quite easy to come by, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 thats reasuring to hear,i am currently looking for new boots on the cheap & it seems that 2nd hand wheels complete with tyres are quite easy to come by, Just hope they aren't off some ones pride and joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 OK... i am searching ebay & getting frustratedwhat is the width of OEM original fitment defender wheels? i know they are 16 inches diameter but i need to know if they will take a 235/85 tyre ( or indeed a 7.50 /16 ) It is frustrating, and a potential minefield: Standard original defender steel wheels are 5.5 inch wide (same as LWB series) and the largest tyre size recommended for this width is 7.50 x 16. 235/85 X 16 Tyres have a manufacturers minimum rim width fitting of 6 inches. 'Wolf' style steel wheels are 6.5 inches width and can be used for both 7.50 x16 AND 235/85 x 16 tyres. Most 'Aftermarket' steel LR fitment wheels (eg 8 spokes and modulars)are most commonly 7 inches wide (same as most LR fitment alloys) and can take 235/85 and 265/75 x 16 tyres. Be aware that only the later original defender steel wheels are tubeless. The majority will be tube type, so will require innertubes. Just be carefull to ensure you get what you need. Hope this helps, Regards, Diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Discovery steel wheels are cheap, with a 6" width if that's any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just hope they aren't off some ones pride and joy. Not too keen on what you are insinuating there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 It is frustrating, and a potential minefield:Standard original defender steel wheels are 5.5 inch wide (same as LWB series) and the largest tyre size recommended for this width is 7.50 x 16. 235/85 X 16 Tyres have a manufacturers minimum rim width fitting of 6 inches. 'Wolf' style steel wheels are 6.5 inches width and can be used for both 7.50 x16 AND 235/85 x 16 tyres. Most 'Aftermarket' steel LR fitment wheels (eg 8 spokes and modulars)are most commonly 7 inches wide (same as most LR fitment alloys) and can take 235/85 and 265/75 x 16 tyres. Be aware that only the later original defender steel wheels are tubeless. The majority will be tube type, so will require innertubes. Just be carefull to ensure you get what you need. Hope this helps, Regards, Diff. Thanks that is really useful information I currently have some tatty aftermarket wheels, which I am considering changing for wolf types, if i can find them. am i correct in thinking a wolf is 6.5j? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Discovery steel wheels are cheap, with a 6" width if that's any help? Yes it is ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I have a set of 5 new wolf tubed rims that I don't need pm me if you are interested 6.5" x 16" cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 thanks for the offer but I would sooner avoid going back to tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 If I'm not mistaken, Wolf rims are welded, not riveted, so air leaks aren't an issue. As long as the rim has the raised hums just inside from the edge that keep the tyre bead in place, then they should be OK for use tubeless. Sometimes tyres and wheels are marked as one thing when in fact they can do both, eg tubed tyres can normally be used tubeless too, though tubeless marked tyres can't be used with tubes as their innards are too rough and puncture tubes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesEwan Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Would ^ leave me in hot water in the event of an accident investigation? ie not using equipment as intended / instructed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Tube type Wolf wheels do not have the safety hump, so cannot be used with tubeless tyres. The tubeless variety do of course, and are in my opinion the best wheel for Land Rovers. Heavy, but very very strong and they don't look out of place. Discovery steel rims are 7" wide I thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4FUJ Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Ooooops, typo! 7"! I have the Rostyle 5.5" on the 90. And 7 Disco steel wheels in the garage waiting for me to get around to clean and repaint so I can run wider tyres should I so wish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Not too keen on what you are insinuating there! Not trying to insinuate anything just warning that a lot of the second hand wheels & tyres are unfortunately not as legit as we might hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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