Green Bob Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 The wolfs offset is 20.6mm, this means the wheel mounting face is that far from the centre of the run towards the outside of the car. Right, so they should have a smaller offset than my modulars, but do the wolf copies have the same offset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Wolf copies have the same offset but I would never use them, they are not made with the same quality metal. Also here in Sweden anyways, it is actually cheaper to go the main dealer buy original Wolf rims than to buy the copies from the any of the aftermarket suppliers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks guys, looking good for Withams wheel wise, not so sure about wife wise!?! Me thinks i will have to work on that bit???? Next question is tyre size?... at the moment i have 265/75/16's (insa Turbo special track) on now, so to keep tyre cost down was thinking maybe a tadge smaller tyre!?! but i dont want girlie thin things, but something that looks the part size wise, any thoughts/suggestions please? All the best Mutley Well what do you want from the tyres? A 6.5j rim is suited to 7.50's or 235/85R16's. Both have been standard fitment on LR's and are both taller than 205 16's. In fact they should both be taller/as tall as your 265's, just not as wide. In terms of which tyres. There are simply loads to choose from, AT's will ride better on road, although some MT's can be almost as good and then better off road. 255/85R16 is about as wide as you can legally go on a 6.5j rim. But you'll find less choice of tyres in this size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocklandjohn Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 S/H Wolf wheels here (may still be available). Nothing to do with me - just spotted them: http://www.4x4overlandtravel.com/t1735-defender-parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 So is there a certain place you guys get your tyres from that's knocking them out at a good price or is it a case of just looking round? And whats with summer and winter versions? Can only afford one set so which do you suggest for all year round. Cheers again Mutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I use my BFG KM2 MT's all year, can't afford or be bothered to swap tyres/wheels for every winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehaze Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I use bfgs all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I only have one set of tyres, 35 12.50 BFG MT KM2's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBE_NZ Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I only have one set of tyres, 35 12.50 BFG MT KM2's what vehicle is this on Lewis? I have 33 12.5 15 Cooper STT fitted on zero offset 8" modular rims (TD5 110) as I didn't think 35's would fit on a Defender without lift and / or cut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 On my 90. No lift - just new non genuine replacement OE spec springs. I don't have the factory arch spats fitted, I have flat rubber instead, but I think I could get away with standard arch spats if I cut them at the leading and trailing edges slightly. I have cut the trailing edge of the rear wheel arch, and the forward edge of the front arch liners, and also raised the rear wheel boxes, but this is all for clearance when the suspension flexes off road and wouldn't be necessary with standard dampers fitted Various pics to be found in my build thread/blog thing http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=87348 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBE_NZ Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 did I hear someone saying they were looking for some wolf wheels??? http://whitelabel.globalauctionplatform.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/wca/catalogue-id-witham1-10000/lot-ca1d8167-0026-4e99-bbd3-a46100f690bd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Did you get sorted in the end, Mutley? Vass in Ampthill have mountains of used and unused old stock MoD Wolf rims with XZLs and G90s. I wouldn't chose eihter of those tyres, but the rims will be cheap. I like 235/85 BFG ATKOs - been using them for years; high mileage, plenty of grip on roads including in snow and ice, lots of grip on gravel and shale. They clog more easily in mud than MTs, but they're not too noisy or bad on fuel. I won't buy anything else now, having tried a few others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yes Snagger, decided to go with Standard 16x7 modular steels. Mainly due to lack of tyre choice on size and make plus the weight as the spare wheel is mounted on the rear door. So wanted to keep it as near to standard as possible but alas the black modulars killed that idea so instead decided to go with a theme, basicaly black and green! Black wheels, black light bar, black rock sliders and as it's in for a re-sprau black roof with conistan green body. Hopefuly it should look kind of smart with out being OTT!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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