Thread: Newbie wheel/tyre querie

i'm after a second set of wheels tyres for my 04 extreme and am unsure where to start looking. i have been advised that steel are the way to go but from there?? second hand, new (which ones are recommended?). in terms of tyres i think that i am after all terrains (which ones?) as being a newcomer to it all i'm not sure what i will end up doing the most. probably mainly touring. plan is to keep the alloys and road tyres on it for daily use. appreciate any advice....

g'day Fender Fan,
Firstly, welcome to aulro.
I have a set of rims of a defender 130 that I use in the bush although they are only 6.5" wide so this limits the tyre size - if you want to go for "fatties" then you'll need 7" and up. Early defender steel wheels are ok too although I think they are only 6" wide (?)

Many people use the steel "disco 1" wheels and you'll find them from time to time on ebay etc.

Any Disco 1 (pre 1998) and Ranger Rover Classic (pre 1995) will fit on the defender.

You'll see some rangie alloys appear second hand and these are fine for you average offroader - they'll get a bit scratched but unless your planning extreme stuff will be ok - advantage is the alloys are a bit lighter.
(Don't go for the Disco 2 , or post 1995 Rangie wheels - they don't fit).

There will be aftermarket stuff around too but I'm not as familiar with them.

Wheel and tyre selection is a very popular subject on this forum - if you use the search function you'll find lots - Have fun and enjoy the site