Biggest size rims and tyres for Mk1 TD4

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Chazter

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Evening all

Im looking to change wheels, toyed with steel rims modular black 16 x 7.

However I wanted to know whats the largest, safest sized rims and tyres you can put on a mk1 freelander td4 5 stud without touching the wheel arches?

Mainly to dampen out the crappy lumpy pot holed roads here in the UK.

Thanks in advance for reading and answering if you get the time.
 
dont know how much help this will be but im running standard 16 inch freelander alloys with 225 75 16 all terrain toyos. I do have a 2 inch lift with 30mm spacers though, you might be able to run that size without a lift but you'd need spacers or a different wheel offset for sure. My tyres still rub a little on full lock so i need to make some more clearance. I use this setup offroad though so with no other modifications a smaller one would be better. probably the 215 70 16, but that really isnt that much bigger than standard at all. Try playing about with this, it might help a bit. http://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...=225-45-17X7.5ET40&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm
 
ive got 225/55/17 on mine but a bit bigger will fit,
also on other landys there is a steering nut/bolt
which can be adjusted so the tyres dont scrub on
anything,but i dont know if the FL has got them.
 
Keeping near standard. How about 225/60/17 Pirelli Scorpion ATR. These are awesome 50/50 tyres that work just about everywhere. I have the 18" version on my Discovery 3.
 
tonytherunner said:
Standard freelander 16x7 alloys it is not the same with modular black 16 x 7 are different to offset
....and standard alloys are 16x6J
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I thought this was the sizing...

215/65R16 7Jx16 ET40 5x114.3 M12 x 1.5 64.1

Edit, yes it looks like the standard alloys are 7j width.

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In which case he'd only need to match the offset for the steel ones to fit the same size tyre as me.
 
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Some great answers, cheers.

I basically want to take off the alloys and put the new steel wheels straight on, with no lift kits or or offset kits or undoing any steering bolts.

Purely as I haven't a clue how to do any of the above mentioned and I don't want to be buying extra bits.

Or what are the biggest tyres I can put on the standard TD4 alloys without any adjustments or tyre rubbing ? ( see picture )
 

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krisboats said:
I thought this was the sizing...

215/65R16 7Jx16 ET40 5x114.3 M12 x 1.5 64.1

Edit, yes it looks like the standard alloys are 7j width.

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In which case he'd only need to match the offset for the steel ones to fit the same size tyre as me.
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Very wrong information,is not for freelander......what is written in the picture is for Discovery 2 or P38

Chazter said:
Some great answers, cheers.

I basically want to take off the alloys and put the new steel wheels straight on, with no lift kits or or offset kits or undoing any steering bolts.

Purely as I haven't a clue how to do any of the above mentioned and I don't want to be buying extra bits.

Or what are the biggest tyres I can put on the standard TD4 alloys without any adjustments or tyre rubbing ? ( see picture )
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Your wheels are definitely 17" diameter ,for what you need is indicated 16" wheels ,gave a much wider tyre choice and a much cheaper price are better for off roading, more air inside the tire
 
The tyres on alloys on the TD4 at the minute are 225/55Z/R17 (101W) budget 'Landsail'. So this verifies 'Tonytherunner' suggestion that the alloys are 17" in diameter.

I found this post and it seems like the I could have gone wider to 235 instead of 225 on the standard 17" alloys.

http://www.freelanderspecialist.com/freelander-2/freelander-wheels-and-tyres

So if I put 16 x 7 (smaller rims) on, the vehicle.That extra inch reduction from 17 x 7 to 16 x 7 would allow a gain in more tyre / air volume on the 16 x 7 rim.

But how does the 16 x 7 rim give more tyre choice over the 17 x 7 rim ?
 
17" wheels tire is more expensive and limited,on 16" wheels have more choices for what you want .....but very important is recommended to not to exceed 5% difference in diameter....for example 216 65 16 vs 225 70 16
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in my opinion this would be the limit
 
Thanks tonytherunner.

I've been offered these deals. Can anyone verify if its a good deal or not? i.e quality of tyres etc

(4x) 215/65R16 Toyo Open Country All Terrain tyres on steel wheels inc (20x) new steel wheel nuts = £460 inc VAT delivered.

OR

(4x) 215/65R16 Cooper Weathermaster WSC winter tyres on steel wheels inc (20x) new steel wheel nuts = £515 inc VAT delivered.
 
tonytherunner said:
I think the AT tires as a good compromise for all seasons ,currently use bridgestone dueler a/t]

+1 I have these too and find them very good [Bridgestone Dueller A/T 697 201 70 15.Being a bit smaller they do make the car lower geared. I'll keep the Bridgestone ATs for my winter tyres. I am planning to fit mud type tyres for summer 'green landing' and have sourced a set of the st'd LR 15" alloy rims for £100 [ they are tidier than what's on the FL too!]- better price options in this rim size range. Looking at 215/75/15
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I run 225/75/16 on standard alloys on my freelander with no issues other than tyre noise - but I did fit Kumho KL71's which as you can see from the images below are pretty extreme. Any bigger than the 225/75/16 on standard alloys will need spacers to bring the tyre away from the spring seats on the shock absorbers. A set of 225/75/16 all terrains would give you a lovely cosseted ride while still being very capable.

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