Where / what wheel spacers for D110

[billnus]

I recently put on bigger (265) tyres onto my Defender 110 300tdi. There is rubbing at full lock and am thinking about putting in some spacers. wanted to check here if anyone had recommendations on which ones ?

thought about a lift but I doubt that'll rectify the rubbing issue.

[p38arover]

I suppose you don't want to know they aren't legal.

[billnus]

I suppose you don't want to know they aren't legal.

am in New Zealand - legal here as far as I'm aware.

[p38arover]

Aha! I saw the Manly and the NZ in your location.

[Scouse]

thought about a lift but I doubt that'll rectify the rubbing issue.They're not just rubbing on the radius arms? If so, adjusting the lock stops will sort that out.

[Dopey]

Land Transport Rule - Tyres and Wheels 2001 | NZ Transport Agency (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/rules/tyres-and-wheels-2001.html)

Requires certification in N.Z.
2.2(5)(d) and,
3.1(3).

Regards,
Mike.

[Dopey]

Also,

1http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Wheels_&_Tyres.pdf

Bugger, due to issues posting the PDF above, I have added a 1 before the http, delete the 1 then go to the website, not sure what causes it to play up, maybe someone with more internet knowledge than me could fix it so the PDF shows up properly here....?

Section 2.5.

This may apply to your vehicle....

The laws/regulations in N.Z. Are a lot simpler and easier to navigate than the current Australian laws/regulations.

Interesting to me that they allow mechanical beadlocks on rims.

Regards,
Mike.

[jimr1]

I not sure what wheels you are using , I put 265X75 16 ON Disco steel rims and they rubbed the spring hanger at the top , rubbing the inside of the tyre , That was on a 110 County , So I ended up buying 20mm offset rims , That fixed my problem , plus look at front wheel stops . This also kept It legal just inside wheel arches !!.. Jim ..

[Pacemaker]

If you decide to change your rims anything between positive 15 and negative 25 will fix rubbing issues and improve the turning circle.

Im unsure about which spacers are good as not many in Oz use them but i would want at least 20mm thick ones.

Cheers
Michael.

[billnus]

thanks all - i'll probably just adjust the stops and deal w/ the reduced turning circle. it was really just the first couple days of driving it getting used to the new tyres, not as annoying as I first thought. they're 265/75 muds on boost alloys.

[BadCo.]

thanks all - i'll probably just adjust the stops and deal w/ the reduced turning circle. it was really just the first couple days of driving it getting used to the new tyres, not as annoying as I first thought. they're 265/75 muds on boost alloys.

This is from a guy on OffRoadExpress I spoke to just the other day.


Hi
I have wheel spacers in stock at moment.
They are the proper billet alloy ones with centre unlike some of the cheaper Chinese ones that don't centre the rim properly.
$430.00 including GST.

Been there done that with turning centres on Discovery steel rims. Ended up with at least one out of alignment and fitting tyres was a nuisance.
Also wheel spacers allow the use of alloy rims although you really need to change the drive flange bolts to allen key head bolts.

I use them myself on both my 90 and Discovery.

Ashley
Mainlandrover ? 4x4 accessories (http://www.mainlandrover.co.nz)

Where in Auckland are you?

[billnus]

hey mate - grey lynn area. i've adjusted the stop bolts and seems to sort it. not sure about wheel spacers for cosmetic looks of sitting flush w/ the guards - will prob leave it as is.