Thread: Black or Silver Alloy Rims on a White 110 Defender?

I had that choice when ordering the new one (L633). I chose not to go for the black because of the risk of scratching/scoring the finish on rocks. That is much more visible on the black finish.

Originally Posted by one_iota

I had that choice when ordering the new one (L633). I chose not to go for the black because of the risk of scratching/scoring the finish on rocks. That is much more visible on the black finish.

Cheers for that...

I was thinking of either just painting my existing Alloys Rim - black or just buy black steelies with a much better offset and run them instead. Preferably close to a 0 offset and on a 7.5" rim that can still take a 235 tyre all the way up to a 285 tyre if I so chose...

The factory Defender Alloys to my surprise rub on the rear Spring perch under flex and that's only with a 235/85 size tyre. Plus steering turn is a issue that I want to solve as well...

I think black rims look crap on any car.

Originally Posted by Robmacca

I was thinking of either just painting my existing Alloys Rim - black or just buy black steelies with a much better offset and run them instead. Preferably close to a 0 offset and on a 7.5" rim that can still take a 235 tyre all the way up to a 285 tyre if I so chose...

Except for your width requirement, these might have suited: "Wolf" Tubeless 16" Rim - Choose Colour - KLR Automotive

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Gents...

Just curious as to other peoples thoughts on running "black" coloured rims on a White 110 Wgn verses running your standard alloy coloured rims?

Currently running the standard LR Defender Alloys but thinking about going a black coloured rim

Thoughts??

I have black rims, changed from white. The black gives a much tougher look I reckon but only if it matches in with other things like the flares, bullbar etc. White also looks great, probably a little better in my eyes and also looks a bit ‘softer’, more of a classic look. They both look good.

Originally Posted by JoshV12345

I have black rims, changed from white. The black gives a much tougher look I reckon but only if it matches in with other things like the flares, bullbar etc. White also looks great, probably a little better in my eyes and also looks a bit ‘softer’, more of a classic look. They both look good.

Totally agree... when added to Dark Tinted windows; Black Gullwings;; Black B/bar and Sliders, the black steel rims go well.

The main reason looking at this is changing the offset...

Rob, see this advert in the Markets: 5 New 16X8 white King Rims zero offset

Originally Posted by p38arover

Rob, see this advert in the Markets: 5 New 16X8 white King Rims zero offset

Thanks for that... but I'd like to try and find 7>7.5 max rim width as the wider the rim width the more easily the tyre can come off the bead when let down if I was to run a 235 width tyre. A 7.5 rim will suit a better range of tyre should I chose so...