After much swearing, cursing and even inventing a few new expletives I have managed to get boot number 1 fitted...... just 3 more to go... a visit to a tyre company may be called for... but not looking bad...
xzl tyres didnt cost a penny ( part worn but not gonna complain) wheels an ebay bargain as i needed 20" rims to fit the free tyres (rangey sport lesno's) .... adaptors to fit a defender are gonna sting a bit though but thats way down the line yet...