Wheels - what fits?

Freetime101 · Dec 9, 2013

Hi All,

I've spend ages searching t'internet but still don't have a definite answer...

Will 2010 Defender 90 wheels fit a 1973 SWB series III?

And will 235/85R16 tyres cause any issues? They should be roughly the same size as the 7.50R16's it's currently wearing so other than adjusting the steering lock to account for the wider tyres I should be sound?

The problems I found online relate to fitting 235's to older (thinner) wheels but as I'm buying a complete set this shouldn't be an issue...

After getting a quote from my local Kwik**** for 2 tyres I've decided to buy a whole new set of wheels and tyres for the same price!

Any help is much appreciated!

Cheers

ben waine · Dec 9, 2013

Yes wheels will fit ( from what ive found on the internet) got to admit ive never done it

Freetime101 · Dec 9, 2013

Cool thanks, will any land rover wheels fit?

I notice on Paddocks they list wheel and tyre sets for "Defender with Disc brakes" but nothing for Series/90/110/older Defenders which made me query the fit.

samc88 · Dec 9, 2013

Are you fitting the alloys to this poor series?

I dont think all land rover wheels fit, I seem to remember seeing that some wheels need spacers or wheel stud/ nut adapters made to fit serieseseses

ben waine · Dec 9, 2013

Oh yeh free time, its a criminal offence to put alloys on a series...

Freelaner · Dec 9, 2013

why fit depender wheels to a series?

I'm no rivet counter but it'll look silly, imho

Freetime101 · Dec 9, 2013

No no no! Steel wheels only!

I've currently got what look like wolf wheels but plan on fitting the original looking Defender steel wheels - definitley not alloys! Then painting them limestone to match

Also, from what I understand the newer Defender steel wheels will fit tubeless tyres which if correct will be an added bonus!

landowner · Dec 9, 2013

Freetime101 said:
No no no! Steel wheels only!

I've currently got what look like wolf wheels but plan on fitting the original looking Defender steel wheels - definitley not alloys! Then painting them limestone to match

Also, from what I understand the newer Defender steel wheels will fit tubeless tyres which if correct will be an added bonus!

Need pictures when you get them on

Freelaner · Dec 9, 2013

thank god for that

yeah post piccies

Freetime101 · Dec 9, 2013

Piccies to come when it's light

Also I know how much you all like your restoration threads so I'll be starting one of my own next year

Not the best angle to show the wheels but here's what she looks like currently:

Gonna fit spinning hub caps and paint go faster stripes down the bonnet :bolt:

Before I'm banned for life - that's a joke, she's going bronze green with limestone roof and wheels

samc88 · Dec 9, 2013

Freetime101 said:
Gonna fit spinning hub caps and paint go faster stripes down the bonnet :bolt:

I got hubcaps and stripes on my series

Hubcaps are binned but putting the stripes back on

Freetime101 · Dec 10, 2013

samc88 said:
I got hubcaps and stripes on my series

Hubcaps are binned but putting the stripes back on

I've been keeping an eye on your rebuild thread - very smart!

I quite like the stripes on later S3's

zeaphod · Dec 11, 2013

Those look like wolf wheels in the photo. Series wheels have big rivets that help hold the rim part to the centre. There should be a part number hidden under the dirt somewhere on the wheel - just google it to check.

Freetime101 · Dec 11, 2013

Hi zeaphod - thanks, here's a closeup of one of the cleaner wheels:

I've tried googling the numbers but didn't find anything to do with Wolf, however, the 61/2Jx16 bit (upside down) suggests the wheels are 6.5 inches wide so I guess I can fit 235's to these

win!

Freetime101 · Dec 11, 2013

Oh, and for those that are interested here's one of the worse wheels mid-way through cleanup:

Going to cut that tire off (tread is knackered) and paint it limestone, then work my way through the other 3

Freetime101 · Dec 12, 2013

Hi again, I called a 4x4 tyre specialist earlier and was told that 235/85 is the modern equivalent of a 7.50 tyre, but that they won't fit series rims as they're too thin - not a problem for me though right as I have 6.5" rims?

Am I right in thinking that the 235 part of the tyre size means the tread will be 235mm wide? And the 85 means the wall will be 85% of 235mm tall (199.75mm)?

Just been out with a tape measure and despite being 7.50's my current tyres are roughly 6"-6.5" high and wide... 235/85's will be bloomin massive?!

Does anyone have a pics of their series 88 wearing 235/85's?

Cheers

Freetime101 · Dec 12, 2013

Also been on this website which says my series on stock springs should have 235/75's

http://www.roverparts.com/FAQ/TireSize.cfm

Is this right? They would be roughly 164.5mm high - is that much of a difference in the real world?

Don't suppose anybody's got pics of a series wearing 235/85's and one wearing 235/70's for comparison?

landowner · Dec 12, 2013

Freetime101 said:
Hi again, I called a 4x4 tyre specialist earlier and was told that 235/85 is the modern equivalent of a 7.50 tyre, but that they won't fit series rims as they're too thin - not a problem for me though right as I have 6.5" rims?

Am I right in thinking that the 235 part of the tyre size means the tread will be 235mm wide? And the 85 means the wall will be 85% of 235mm tall (199.75mm)?

Just been out with a tape measure and despite being 7.50's my current tyres are roughly 6"-6.5" high and wide... 235/85's will be bloomin massive?!

Does anyone have a pics of their series 88 wearing 235/85's?

Cheers

Not a series but defender, might give you an idea though

235x85x16

Dr_evil · Dec 12, 2013

You know you can go bigger than 235/85

this is mine

Freetime101 · Dec 12, 2013

Wow that was quick! Cheers

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