Thread: Defender Steel Rims on a Discovery?

I can't see why you would not be able to use Defender rims nor why it would damage the Disco. Who gave you the info?

The diameter and offset on a Defender rim is identical to the Disco 1 - check the markings. The Disco will have stamped upon it something like 7Jx16x33, the Defender 5.5x16x33.

The 16 = diameter in inches, the 33 the offset in mm, the 7 or 5.5 is the width.

Defender rims were used on Camel Trophy Discos. Disco rims will fit Defenders.

Ron

My mechanic did, he also said in order to fit these rims I would have to left the body by 1 or 2 inch's and put lower diff gear ratios in them.

Think your mechanic is talking about tyres. Defender run larger tyres than Disco, rim size is the same.

Cheers
Simon

Originally posted by 96DiscoV8
My mechanic did, he also said in order to fit these rims I would have to left the body by 1 or 2 inch's and put lower diff gear ratios in them.

Welcome

Ron is right.

Defender drivers use disco wheels.

And providing that you don't exceed a total of 30" total diameter of the wheel/tyre combination you won't notice the difference

Can I suggest that you change your mechanic :wink: and spend some more time here

Defender rims will be fine on a Disco. As mentioned, your mechanic was probably talking about tyre sizes.

If you fit wider tyres, you'll have to adjust the steering stops... Otherwise the front tyres will rub on the radius arms at full lock.

You can fit slightly larger tyres on the Disco without a lift but you'll have to trim a tiny 'wedge' from the rear quarter pannel (it's what they did on the Camel Trophy). Defender sized tyres will require a body lift though.

HTH

Mark.

Originally posted by 96DiscoV8
My mechanic did, he also said in order to fit these rims I would have to left the body by 1 or 2 inch's and put lower diff gear ratios in them.

Another option is to change the transfer box instead of diff ratios. Although the Defender & Disco have the same transfer box... The Disco has higher ratios.

Just a thought....

Mark.

Originally posted by 96DiscoV8
My mechanic did, he also said in order to fit these rims I would have to left the body by 1 or 2 inch's and put lower diff gear ratios in them.

BTW, the diff ratios on a Defender are the same as a Disco 1, a Rangie classic, a Disco 2, and a P38A RR. However, the transfer case ratio may vary.

Ron

you guys are great.


this HAD to of helped 96DiscoV8 8)