Kebabhead Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Hi all, I see a few threads on this subject and thought you could probably help! I have ordered a set of 4 BF Goodrich Mud terrain tyres (Size: 235/85/R16) for my 88' Series 3. I have seen people say that these tyres will comfortably sit on LWB rims (??). I have LWB rims on the landy at the moment with 7.50/16 tyres on them. I have been offered a set of four wolf rims (6.5x16 i presume?) or i have the oppotunity to purchase a set of 7x16 8 spoke or modular rims. I am wondering which rims are better for the new BFG tyres?!! I really don't want to make any modifications to the landy or axles or anything!! PLEASE HELP!! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Hi all,I see a few threads on this subject and thought you could probably help! I have ordered a set of 4 BF Goodrich Mud terrain tyres (Size: 235/85/R16) for my 88' Series 3. I have seen people say that these tyres will comfortably sit on LWB rims (??). I have LWB rims on the landy at the moment with 7.50/16 tyres on them. I have been offered a set of four wolf rims (6.5x16 i presume?) or i have the oppotunity to purchase a set of 7x16 8 spoke or modular rims. I am wondering which rims are better for the new BFG tyres?!! I really don't want to make any modifications to the landy or axles or anything!! PLEASE HELP!! Adam LWB rims are 5.5" wide, 235/85 should really be on a min 6" wide rim, people do fit them to lwb rims but there is the insurance issue... 7.50 are fine or lwb rims - LR factory fit, but 7.50 are narrower than 235/85. Wolf or modular will be fine for 235/85 but the centre disc of the rim is thicker so you will need to change all the wheel studs to longer ones or ur nuts wont grip properly (ooh er) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebabhead Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 LWB rims are 5.5" wide, 235/85 should really be on a min 6" wide rim, people do fit them to lwb rims but there is the insurance issue... 7.50 are fine or lwb rims - LR factory fit, but 7.50 are narrower than 235/85.Wolf or modular will be fine for 235/85 but the centre disc of the rim is thicker so you will need to change all the wheel studs to longer ones or ur nuts wont grip properly (ooh er) Thanks for letting me know!! More work for me then!! I don't suppose you have any idea where i can get longer studs and are they difficult to replace??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 All the "usual" aftermarket suppliers do them, can get genuine as well. Someone will post the part #s...They are splined and a press fit into the hub. Can be pulled in using the wheel nuts. i'm sure someone will have some tips for removing the old ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jericho Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 The two sets of modular wheels I have fit fine on standard series studs.The centre disc thickness is less than standard LR steel wheels if any different,so worth checking first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 My grey modulars fitted without long studs too - Paddocks site says 25p per standard stud but doesn't mention long ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 yep forgot modulars fit series studs, Wolf defo don't though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 should be able to fit mods with standard length wheel studs, if you need longer ones then zeus engineering can supply them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 should be able to fit mods with standard length wheel studs, if you need longer ones then zeus engineering can supply them Just be sitting down when they tell you the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Just be sitting down when they tell you the price! yeah, about £5 a stud IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebabhead Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 yeah, about £5 a stud IIRC Anyone running wolf rims on the shorter studs and had any problems?? (Maybe a daft question but worth an answer????) They are cheap and good looking but really don't want to have to spend £100 on studs!! Might as well buy modulars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 use disco steel rims, 7" wide so ideal for 235's... are very heavy duty but will fit on standard studs, and can usually be had for around a tenner each... maybe a little less if you don't mind them a bit scruffy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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