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rimb

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Hi.

I've changed my original steel wheels with 750r16 michelin XPC tyres to boost alloy wheels with BFGoodrich ATs 235/85R16. I thought this would be an improvement at all levels, but i find the steering too heavy and miss a lot the "lightness" of the old tyres. But i love the boost wheels! Question is: can i fit some 750r16 tyres with these alloy wheels on the 90?

Thanks for any information.
 
what made yer think big fook orf tyres would be an improvement?.. and what width are yer fancy wheels?
 
thats cuz yur getting a wider footprint on the road from your ats hence more grip.....I have them on mine and the steering is a lot heavier....
 
yer gonna be reet on the limit putting 7.50's on to them rims whereas yer 235's are just below the middle of the acceptablr range
 
i think the sttelies are beeter anyway. you can spray whatever coulor you want . thats good if your as flybirnite as me .
 
"i think the sttelies are beeter anyway. you can spray whatever coulor you want . thats good if your as flybirnite as me ."

Sorry,but i don't understand. By "sttelies" you mean ...? And "flybirnite" ?
 
steelies and flybynite meaning steel rims and changing your mind quickly . if you want i will have a spell check done next time .
 
Hi All - I have been offered a set of Boost wheels so I can replace my steel wheels on a Def 110 1987 - do you know if these will be a straight replacement??

Alos if any of you want a set of Steels with BF goodrich good tires, happy to do a good price!

Cheers
G
 
DefenderItalia said:
Hi All - I have been offered a set of Boost wheels so I can replace my steel wheels on a Def 110 1987 - do you know if these will be a straight replacement??

Alos if any of you want a set of Steels with BF goodrich good tires, happy to do a good price!

Cheers
G
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If you have rear drums they won't fit. Change the axle to a disc braked axle and they will.
 
Ratty - this is terrible news :( :( ;( Is there no wayway Boost wheels will fit a Def with ear drums????? are there any adaptors that can be used to convert?

In any case tanks for the advise - I am not sure what my other half would have said if 5 wheels had turned up in the lounge with no further destination!

Cheers

G
 
I looked into a similar thing with Avon Rangemasters. My local LR dealer said no these tyres won't fit boost alloys. I emailed Avon themselves seeking advice and they said there are no alloys on the market that will fit avon Rangemasters. So it looks like a no go.
 
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