This was mentioned here a while ago. The 33 refers to offset IIRC.
Just cleaning my pride and joy today after Sunday's outing with Col.Coleman and others, I happened to notice the stamp on the steelies.
5,50F x 16 x 33.
Considering I know some of the figures I'm guessing that reads as:
5.5" wide x 16" tall
.. but the 33? Does that imply they were originally designed for 33" tyres like 255/85R16's?
Wishful thinking on my part it may be, just curious if anyone actually knows...
This was mentioned here a while ago. The 33 refers to offset IIRC.
Scott
33 mm offset - same as RR 1970-1994, Disco 1, and Defender.
This means the face of the centre of the wheel where it sits agains the hub face is 33mm outwards (positive offset) from a vertical centreline through the wheel.

Ron B.
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Ah cool, thanks
Thought I was on to something there for a moment
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