JAYLU · Sep 16, 2014

Hi all, I've been lurking around on here for a while learning loads before I took the plunge and bought myslef a 2005 freelander. I'm keen to put some nice alloys on it, however I've read a lot about the fitting of alloys on the larger rear brake drums.

My question isn't about fitting, I've found several non land rover alloys that will fit, however, is there any safety issues with using non land rover (possibly cheaply made?) alloys on the freelander?

Cheers in advance.

SES88 · Sep 16, 2014

Depends what load rating they have, as a freelander is a bit heavier than a hatchback...

JAYLU · Sep 16, 2014

Ah ok, thanks I'll look into that.

The Docmeister · Sep 18, 2014

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/jeep-wheels-263797.html

thequeenscheese · Sep 18, 2014

Now mods, long standing wise members etc, can't we make a sticky of this or one with just what fits I've asked this question in the past a simple sticky/database thread would have been a good help and I'd have known what to look out for going cheap...

Gogsy · Jun 26, 2015

I have been looking at a set of alloys, non Land Rover, for my Freelander and have asked a few relevant questions such as tyre size and are they designed for a Freelander from the supplier and the answers have come back Yes.

These are the wheels: 15" Land Rover FREELANDER 98-04 LENSO BSX 4 BLACK Alloy Wheels only 5x114.3 ET35 | eBay

Taking the supplier at face value I would say parts do not have to be genuine, as many parts now are not.

krisboats · Jun 27, 2015

GRID OFFROAD - ROTA Wheels

Been looking at these myself. Standard freebie rims have an et46 offset. The 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern is easily available and can be had at an et10 so the tires will get spaced out by 36mm!!

Only thing is they need to hold the right amount of weight. Think the freelander rims are rated to around 900kg a piece.

Dieseldo01 · Jun 30, 2015

edge · Jun 30, 2015

Or you could just buy my 15" Freelander Alloys and paint them black ( much cheapness)

Landrover Freelander 15" Alloy Wheels | eBay

Gogsy · Jul 2, 2015

edge said:
Or you could just buy my 15" Freelander Alloys and paint them black ( much cheapness)

Landrover Freelander 15" Alloy Wheels | eBay

Tempted if you would take the tyres off and ship them at a slightly lower price.

Gogsy · Jul 2, 2015

Dieseldo01 said:

Nice looking machine. See you have the same problem as I, no covers for the rear bar mounts.

Dieseldo01 · Jul 2, 2015

Gogsy said:
Nice looking machine. See you have the same problem as I, no covers for the rear bar mounts.

I've got them. Put them somewhere safe [emoji34]

Gogsy · Jul 2, 2015

Dieseldo01 said:
I've got them. Put them somewhere safe [emoji34]

The safe place is in the Fish Bowl at the back.

Dieseldo01 · Jul 2, 2015

Gogsy said:
The safe place is in the Fish Bowl at the back.

I'm screwed then! That got flushed when I was ten! [emoji31]

Gogsy · Jul 2, 2015

Dieseldo01 said:
I'm screwed then! That got flushed when I was ten! [emoji31]

Gogsy · Jul 3, 2015

Dieseldo01 said:
I'm screwed then! That got flushed when I was ten! [emoji31]

I just left the roof bars on and find it easy to open and close the soft top.

Dieseldo01 · Jul 3, 2015

Gogsy said:
I just left the roof bars on and find it easy to open and close the soft top.

Might try mine again. Only just got the roof so still practicing with it

Gogsy · Jul 3, 2015

Dieseldo01 said:
Might try mine again. Only just got the roof so still practicing with it

Yes it takes a bit of practice, especially closing it in the right order.

Dieseldo01 · Jul 3, 2015

First time was a nightmare. All the zips were jammed gutters grabbing etc. Took about 30 mins to close it

Gogsy · Jul 3, 2015

Dieseldo01 said:
First time was a nightmare. All the zips were jammed gutters grabbing etc. Took about 30 mins to close it

On the gutter things that slide under the body coat them with Vaseline, works a trick.

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