Anyone got these wheels?

Keviswatt · Feb 13, 2014

Not seen these before. They are 17's on 235/65 tyres. The wheels/tyres i have at the moment are 255/55/r18.

Considering buying these as they have good tyres but wondered if anyone has them and could show me a pic, or know what the wheels are called?

Not sure how they would look!

Datatek · Feb 13, 2014

They look like Hurricanes. Only 16" & 18" are homologated on the P38. you would need to check the PCD and the may need spigot rings and different wheel nuts.

Keviswatt · Feb 13, 2014

Datatek said:
They look like Hurricanes. Only 16" & 18" are homologated on the P38. you would need to check the PCD and the may need spigot rings and different wheel nuts.

I thought they were hurricanes at first but they are slightly different. PCD is 5x120 according to the ad!

Kev

Keviswatt · Feb 13, 2014

Thnk this is them

Keviswatt · Feb 13, 2014

The wheels came off a Disco, straight swap?

Datatek · Feb 13, 2014

Keviswatt said:
The wheels came off a Disco, straight swap?

Don't thinks so, try a search, it's been covered before.
Lot of hassle IMO, you can find sets of P38 wheels with good tyres on Ebay.

wammers · Feb 13, 2014

The rolling radius is identical. The PCD is correct. But why would anyone fit narrow tyres on a P38. It will look anemic.

Keviswatt · Feb 13, 2014

wammers said:
The rolling radius is identical. The PCD is correct. But why would anyone fit narrow tyres on a P38. It will look anemic.

That is my other concern. I need tyres and want new wheels. This is a cheap option for both

Is 20mm going to be that noticeable?

Kev

wammers · Feb 13, 2014

Keviswatt said:
That is my other concern. I need tyres and want new wheels. This is a cheap option for both

Is 20mm going to be that noticeable?

Kev

It would to me and they will be 7J wheels but it's your car.

Musicmaker · Feb 13, 2014

I have the exact same wheels (18 inch) on my P38, thought they were Hurricanes. Also got a set of the same wheels & tyres but 17 inch

biggeeeee · Feb 13, 2014

Keviswatt said:
Not seen these before. They are 17's on 235/65 tyres. The wheels/tyres i have at the moment are 255/55/r18.

Considering buying these as they have good tyres but wondered if anyone has them and could show me a pic, or know what the wheels are called?

Not sure how they would look!

Is the part number not cast on the inside of them?

gfromleeds · Feb 13, 2014

Not sure what they are but there not hurracane's
I think ive seen them on freelander's

Grrrrrr · Feb 13, 2014

If they are off a Disco they may not be the same. The Rangie ones hang with no bolts. Some Disco ones don't! Also, although the Disco ones are similar they have very little clearance between the wheel and the brake caliper. Also, the bolts are smaller. Give me Rangie ones anyday.

PPP38vouge · Feb 14, 2014

Hi, got them exact wheels on mine, it's what the car was fitted with when I purchased it. PO told me they came of a disco. If you fit them you will need smaller bolts and also spigot rings. Have a look at mine on my home page, although they look good have been advised by some senior members that I should change them for either 16 or 18 inch so when funds allow will invest in some 18s.

zzr1200 · Feb 14, 2014

wammers said:
The rolling radius is identical. The PCD is correct. But why would anyone fit narrow tyres on a P38. It will look anemic.

Early 2.5 DT's were fitted will 235/65 x16 as standard.

wammers · Feb 14, 2014

zzr1200 said:
Early 2.5 DT's were fitted will 235/55 x16 as standard.

That is possibly because Land rover maybe had thousands of 235 tyres left over from the classics. It's cheaper to have 7J wheels made, fit those and use the stock up. That is a possible reason. They didn't fit 8J wheels and 255 tyres to later models for the fun of it.

zzr1200 · Feb 14, 2014

I don't/won't disagree, but they're still not that narrow, but being that bit narrower helps when using chains on the front.

wammers · Feb 14, 2014

zzr1200 said:
I don't/won't disagree, but they're still not that narrow, but being that bit narrower helps when using chains on the front.

How many people ever use chains? With a wider tyre and more footprint you may not need chains.

Keviswatt · Feb 17, 2014

I bought them, they fit straight on. Car now drives much better than before.

I will have to get some shorter nuts though, other than that perfect

Kev

gfromleeds · Feb 17, 2014

I spoted a p38 today with them on
Looked ok
I even took a pic to upload but since youve bought them you know what they look like on lol

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