Thread: Help choosing Defender rims

I run dynamic 15x8" with + 25 mm offset wheels , The tyres are 33x12.5 Nangkang mudstars the only prob i had is the tyre syicks out past the standard flare


So i fitted Flexi Flares , Much better now

And side on

The Kings steel also means you can use a 'jack mate' with a high lift jack. Hell of lot easier just lifting the wheel than jacking through the whole suspension droop. Just a thought might be worth considering if you have/use a high lift jack.

Originally Posted by ugu80

The Kings steel also means you can use a 'jack mate' with a high lift jack. Hell of lot easier just lifting the wheel than jacking through the whole suspension droop. Just a thought might be worth considering if you have/use a high lift jack.

I don't understand . For what ? Jacking directly odd the wheel rim ? Huh ?

Rangieman - any probs with the dynamics ? I read in another thread somewhere that the centres aren't exactly right and the nuts need to be completely tightened up HARD to stop movement in the wheel ?




I still need to know where in Brissie sells the Kings rims ?

Originally Posted by VladTepes

I don't understand . For what ? Jacking directly odd the wheel rim ? Huh ?

Rangieman - any probs with the dynamics ? I read in another thread somewhere that the centres aren't exactly right and the nuts need to be completely tightened up HARD to stop movement in the wheel ?




I still need to know where in Brissie sells the Kings rims ?

Yes the centre is larger than the hub ,
And no ive never had a problem with the rims centering using the nuts or wheels coming loose because the wheel hub centre being larger the the axle hub

QLD: King Wheels Australia Pty Ltd
49 Weaver St, Coopers Plains QLD 4108
Phone:- (07) 3875 2214
Fax:- (07) 3875 2216

Give them a call I am sure they will know who retails their stuff

'Jack mate'

They're about 60 to 70 bucks. Hooks fit into the slots of the wheels with a pad resting on the tyre. Another bit fits onto the foot of the high lift jack so you lift the wheel directly instead of jacking the b/bar. Lets you get rocks, etc under the tyre more easily than jacking the b/bar. Can't use them on standard wheels as there's no slots.

Big Mark, I've had the black steel rims on my old white Fender - they do look great but in an 'intimidating', no B.S., tuff truck sort of a way. They look tough - especially with MTs.

The cream/white steel wheel effect has a softer effect - more like the original series (non-military) vehicles. They're a great look too - but produce a different effect. I like them a lot - just look at SpudBoy's pics!

If you want *bling*, then short of chroming some steelies (possible I'm sure - provided done well, but likely very $$$) alloys give the best effect - but as has been observed are effectively harder to repair than standard steels.

This last point is where vehicle use comes into play the most. Carrying 2 spares (or even 1 usually) is in my view ample insurance for what I do - plus the load ratings on most new alloys are as I understand it, typically over-engineered.

When I looked around for my new '10 Fender (delivery in June), the 3 key options I cam up with were:

1. Order standard Boost Alloys (original offset)

2. Order the new "Dual Finish" rims Land Rover are offering as an option on new orders. These were the kind fitted to the SVX and are an $850 premium (offset remains same). I have attached some photos from the web.

3. Buy the ZU rims discussed here - which have great strength and a bit of extra negative offset (they will effectively widen the track slightly). Photo also attached.

In the end I went with #2 above - figuring that they look the most finished of all (although the Zu's look great they don't ship with centre caps) - and I could always sell them later for a premium over standard Boosts if needed. I haven't seen any second hand yet, but am sure they will tuen up eventually.

I will post my own pics on the site when I get delivery (incidentally I will be fitting BFG MT KM2 255/85 or same size in Mickey Thompson Baja Claw)

Hope this helps.

Gav