alexd106 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hello all I currently have a set of very tired looking boost alloys (i think) on my 2004 TD5 crew cab. The tubeless tyres are quite recent (235/85/R16 BF goodrich A/T) so Iam looking to replace the alloys with a nice set of steel rims. Can anyone offer advice on what size rims in will need to get and any good suppliers (if thats allowed here). Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc1967 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 "nice" is subjective; I bought Modulars from this guy on ebay, with new Enduro tyres fitted. I am not certain these are the exact same wheels I bought, but it is the same seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/x4-16x7-BLACK-MODULAR-STEEL-WHEELS-LAND-ROVER-FITMENT-5x165-1-DEFENDER-DISCO1-/291726493022?hash=item43ec41055e The offset I chose means that the tyre although wider, is no closer to the hubs, so steering is not affected, but the tyre protrudes from the defender arches. I've been driving like that for a year, although I did buy some wider arches to put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 HD "Wolf" rims always look good IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 You could try LW Vass , Ampthill , although I'm not sure if the rims are tubeless . They also do the earlier 1 tonne rims too . Foley's would probably have what you want as well. cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 XD/Wolf steels come in Tubeless & Tube versions, the word 'tube' is stamped into the rim face so it's visible with tyre/wheel fitted to vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexd106 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thanks all, I do like the look of the wolf rims in black. Are the tubeless variety suitable for the bf Goodrich tyres and will they be a straight replacement for the alloys (no issues with chaffing etc). Thanks once again Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 fine with BFG tyres I've had 7.50 trac edge & 235/85 trac edge & Mt's & currently 255/85 MT KM2's on my wolf rims. one puncture in the last 5 years on the last set of tyres, not the wheels fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexd106 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Cheers Western. much appreciated. Seems like there are many options for the wolf HD rims and quite a price difference . Also looks like the black version is primer only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 normal factory colour is white, black is a primer finish, there are some sliver ones on the market too. mine are white/ivory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehaze Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I use wolf wheels with tubeless BFGs. However, the spare is a tubed version (didn't know when I bought it!) And therefore has a tube fitted. They were a combination of colours when I bought them. Acid, primer and enamel black, and I'm really happy with the finish and looks. It took me six months to collect them off fleabay but they only totalled £90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cchase Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I have the Wolf Rims with the BFG Mud Terrain tubeless. I think that they look and work great. I cannot justify putting one on the spare rim. Cheers, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Tubeless Wolf rims with BFG AT's on our ambulance, as said above the black finish is primer so you'll have to paint them. Oh and you'll need steel wheel nuts, the ones from your alloys won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 if you need a vehicle set of steel wheel nuts for these XD/Wolf wheels PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Alloy type nuts will fit and work OK but they just look horrendous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 FYI, Wolf rims - they are rather heavy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 36 minutes ago, Maverik said: FYI, Wolf rims - they are rather heavy..... Mine with a 2" band are 17.6kg from memory. So actually not that heavy considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 With a lump of rubber attached, they're going to be close to 20-25kg for hoofing onto a roof rack they ain't light... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 12 hours ago, landroversforever said: Alloy type nuts will fit and work OK but they just look horrendous! I thought they had a very different shape on the bottom, and retain/clamp the wheel a different way? Wolf rims are heavier than std but not by much, and it's all added strength. Probably plenty heavier than cheapo modulars Worth noting there's non-gen wolf rims out there but they're only pennies cheaper than genuine parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yep different shape, less of an angle to them. Also the alloy wheel nuts clamp on a big flat washer on a thick part of the wheel. They will hold the wheel, but wouldn't run them on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 27 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: I thought they had a very different shape on the bottom, and retain/clamp the wheel a different way? Wolf rims are heavier than std but not by much, and it's all added strength. Probably plenty heavier than cheapo modulars Worth noting there's non-gen wolf rims out there but they're only pennies cheaper than genuine parts. 3 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Yep different shape, less of an angle to them. Also the alloy wheel nuts clamp on a big flat washer on a thick part of the wheel. They will hold the wheel, but wouldn't run them on the road. They clamp the alloy on the fat washer near the top of the nut as the alloys are much thicker. But they will bolt a steel on. Think of the number of discos that came with alloys and a steel spare. The very end of the alloy type nut has the same angle on it as a steel type nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dag019 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 6 hours ago, landroversforever said: Mine with a 2" band are 17.6kg from memory. So actually not that heavy considering. Without wishing to hijack the thread I have been looking at doing this, as I like the HD wheels but they are not wide enough for my 265/75 BFG's currently fitted. There seems to be a lot of contradictory advice on the legality of banding and I want to be clear before I commit. Do you have any information about this? Also where did you get yours done, as with anything there seems to be varying qualities of workmanship out there it defeats the point of the HD wheels strength if the banding is then not up to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'll PM you Dag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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