19NMC

19NMC

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Well finally got around to changing the wheels and throwing some 30mm spacers on just for good measure. Freelander came with 225/55/17 on alloys which is pretty much the standard. Managed to get five 15" steels off Ebay and have had them powder coated. Tyres are Maxxis All Terrain at 225/70/15. Now I know we all like pictures so....................

Before and after on the rear
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Before and after on the front
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After a drive to allow to setlle the ride height's gone up around 20mm
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The spacers have made a massive difference to handling too. Didn't actually need them for this tyre size, I just like the look!! Got some caps on the way for the wheel centres they just ain't arrived yet. If anyone knows where I can get some 22mm plastic wheel nut covers that are pretty fooking long I'd love to know !!!!
 
Shotgun shell might be 22mm I will measure one of mine empty ones look ace on the wheel nuts got a nice brass end to them too
 
Fence looks better........


Oh and ya wheels look ace!

I think shot gun cartridges are suitable for 17 or 19 mm nuts as I have seen a set on a polo
 
them white lettering reminds me of years ago in the 70s when I had some goodyear grand pri s with white letters ,then you could buy some white lettering pen to keep them nice
 
ZDomZ said:
Fence looks better........
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Neighbour bankrolls the fence. I have a Freelander to spend on.........

teddywood1 said:
them white lettering reminds me of years ago in the 70s when I had some goodyear grand pri s with white letters ,then you could buy some white lettering pen to keep them nice
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Ah yes, the Good Year Grand Prix S. Had some of them on me Mk1 Escort. Sure I remember a TV advert with some ex plod claiming they were "a major contribution to road safety". Didn't give a toss myself, they just looked good. I used to touch up the letters with a pencil brush and Airfix paint !!
 
They look great. Shame I can't fit 15" LR rims to mine. Not recommended for the late Freelanders with GVW of 2525kg.
 
Epicuser said:
They look great. Shame I can't fit 15" LR rims to mine. Not recommended for the late Freelanders with GVW of 2525kg.
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Mine comes in at 2080kg so I was happy with that. Registered in March '06 I would assume it was built in '05 so probably just missed out on the increase.
 
19NMC said:
Mine comes in at 2080kg so I was happy with that. Registered in March '06 I would assume it was built in '05 so probably just missed out on the increase.
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Mine was built in September 2005, but registered in July 2006!
 
That does look good! I've picked up some steel 15s myself, just need to get some cash together for tyres. Those spacers certainly help the look.
 
The one thing I have noticed with spacers on is that the spray in this weather is thrown up the sides of the car rather more than without.
 
teddywood1 said:
them white lettering reminds me of years ago in the 70s when I had some goodyear grand pri s with white letters ,then you could buy some white lettering pen to keep them nice
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I gave up on redo'ing my Vitara tyres, once I gave a set if keys to the missus. Scuff scuff :mad:
 
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