Defender 2004 Extreme Wheels

[Primalanton]

Hi all.
I have a 2004 Defender Extreme and plan to do the Canning Stock route in a few months time.
I plan to take two spare wheels & tyres - thus I need to get my hands on an extra wheel. As this will only be an emergency spare I really do not need a matching alloy wheel. A steel wheel, or a non matching alloy will do.
I believe the Disco 1 & 2 wheels will fit but I do not know anything about the offsets.
Is there someone out there that can tell me what wheels from other vehicles will fit mine?
Many thanks

[Slunnie]

Disco2 wheels definitely wont fit.

[loanrangie]

Hi all.
I have a 2004 Defender Extreme and plan to do the Canning Stock route in a few months time.
I plan to take two spare wheels & tyres - thus I need to get my hands on an extra wheel. As this will only be an emergency spare I really do not need a matching alloy wheel. A steel wheel, or a non matching alloy will do.
I believe the Disco 1 & 2 wheels will fit but I do not know anything about the offsets.
Is there someone out there that can tell me what wheels from other vehicles will fit mine?
Many thanks

Any D1 wheel, steel or alloy will fit and are the same offset as your defender boost alloys.

[Xtreme]

Have you considered just taking the extra (6th) tyre plus the necessary tools to replace a tyre and a good Tyre repair kit. This is what I usually do when travelling remote areas as I figure I am saving the weight of the extra wheel and with a few Tyre repairs I'll stay mobile much longer than by simply relying on two full spares.
Fortunately on all the trips I've done, I've only had to use the extra Tyre once.
An inflated tube inside the extra spare Tyre case makes it easy to lash to the roof rack and keeps a lot of muck out.

You will need a decent bead breaker if using the Boost alloys though as they have a decent sized lip on them. Oh, and practice before you leave home.

[jimr1]

If you decide to take an extra wheel , The Disco 1 wheels will fit , they even used the Boost alloy on some models , plus the steel wheels will fit , but you will want wheel nuts for them . You can use mag nuts but they look wrong . Take a tyre repair kit as well !!.. Jim :)

[Primalanton]

I think Roger has convinced me to take just the spare tyre & semi inflated tube inside. I think the much lighter tyre will travel much better on the roof racks than the whole package. Yes, most definately full tyre repair kit.

[Xtreme]

In addition to above, monitor and adjust your Tyre pressures to suit the prevailing terrain and drive at an approriate speed, which usually means take your time and enjoy the sceney.

Wishing you an enjoyable, trouble free trip.

[strangy]

If you haven't changed a tyre on an alloy rim by hand in the bush you are in for a real experience. Weight and space difference between a fitted spare and and a tyre with the right tools to change is nil.
Some people revel in the tyre changing experience most don't.
Those that carry spare tyre only and tools usually have tubed and steel wheels or haven't had the joy of changing in the bush.
A counter argument is that any damage done to a tyre that can be repaired can be done on the rim in situ and damage bad enough to destroy the tyre might also have damaged the rim. It's always what you feel is best for you.
Definitely take a repair kit.
Try a change at home first before you make the decision.