Lionhound

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2014

• #1

Hi all, apologies if this has been gone over before.
I have a 2001 (Y) Td4. When I bought it it had 17" alloys but I recently bought a secondhand set of 16's off an 03 I believe, for winter tyres.
I fitted the rear ones today and they seem to be really close to the drums. On looking at the 17's they appear to have a bigger offset.
The drums are dished in the middle so I'm wondering if I require to use a spacer or something to bring the level out to flush with the rest of the drum.
Any advice welcomed.
Thank you.

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Jan 22, 2014

• #2

what does this have to do with your engine?

 

Lionhound

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2014

• #3

Absolutely bu***r all, but allow a newbie a mistake please.
Where do I find the freelander wheel bit?

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Jan 22, 2014

• #4

they should fit ok if off an '03 but i suspect they are off an earlier version that had smaller drums.

only fixes are to fit spacers or buy some real post 2000 rims

 

Lionhound

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2014

• #5

Thanks Freelaner. Appreciate the advice.