AYG 8038 wheels. 5.5f or 5.5j

[Lewy110]

I have searched everywhere to see if AYG8038 wheels are F or J. I can't find anything on my wheels either.

I have another wheel that is not an AYG8038 and it has 16x5.5f marked on it.

The reason I am trying to find out is because of this reply from BF Goodrich.

Tyres marked “Tubeless” should under no circumstances be fitted with a tube on split rims. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 and Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 have been designed to fit a 5° Drop Centre wheel with a “J” or “JJ” flange profile (18mm). Common split wheels in Australia are 5.50“ F which has a flange height of 22mm and 6.00” GS with a flange height of 28mm.

I didn't say I had split rims I just think they assumed they were because I asked about 7.50r16s

[Mick_Marsh]

Yes. I've had many tyre retailers tell me I was mad because I insisted the rims on my Landrover weren't split rims. When I front up, they tell me this is the first Landcruiser they'd seen that didn't have split rims for the 7.50 16 tyres.
I just told them that was because this was an English made one and they didn't have split rims in England. Seemed logical to them.

[Mick_Marsh]

I've just done a little research. I found a post on REMLR that said AYG8108 rims were marked 6.00F x 16. I thought they were J profile.
The difference between the AYG8038 (ex mil S3) and AYG8108 (Perentie) is the former is 5.5" and the later is 6". I'd have thought the profile would be the same.
A little more browsing is required I think.

[Lewy110]

Yes I have been doing a lot of searching and getting conflicting info.

One post will say F and another will say J.

I just don't have any that are not fitted with tyres to see if it's marked somewhere on the inside.

[JDNSW]

I just told them that was because this was an English made one and they didn't have split rims in England. Seemed logical to them.

Actually, split rims were optional on Series 1, although quite rare. I think the same ones were fitted to the Austin Champ, at least I have recognised them on Champs. (which are also English)

[Mick_Marsh]

Actually, split rims were optional on Series 1, although quite rare. I think the same ones were fitted to the Austin Champ, at least I have recognised them on Champs. (which are also English)
Yeah.
Lets not confuse the tyre fitters.

[Mick_Marsh]

Tyres marked “Tubeless” should under no circumstances be fitted with a tube on split rims. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 and Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 have been designed to fit a 5° Drop Centre wheel with a “J” or “JJ” flange profile (18mm). Common split wheels in Australia are 5.50“ F which has a flange height of 22mm and 6.00” GS with a flange height of 28mm.
F and J both have a 5° drop. I think the tyre will fit on both.
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Further info here:
How to read the wheel markings? >> Oponeo.co.uk (https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-article/how-to-read-the-wheel-markings)

[B.S.F.]

I've just checked two of six 8038 rims, and both are marked F in the well.
.W.

[Lewy110]

I have ended up getting Dunlop Road Gripper F tyres.

For the 4-5000kms a year that I do they will be fine.

[5380]

I have ended up getting Dunlop Road Gripper F tyres.

For the 4-5000kms a year that I do they will be fine.


G'Day,

I just noticed your post.
I have also been chasing some tubeless Defender rims for a series 1 project. I was advised that "F" in the size stamp means "Tube type" and "J" means tubeless. If you come across any 5.5 X 16J steel Land Rover Rims, please let me know. I hope that this info is of some help.
Many thanks.

5380 (Mike)

[cjc_td5]

G'Day,

I just noticed your post.
I have also been chasing some tubeless Defender rims for a series 1 project. I was advised that "F" in the size stamp means "Tube type" and "J" means tubeless. If you come across any 5.5 X 16J steel Land Rover Rims, please let me know. I hope that this info is of some help.
Many thanks.

5380 (Mike)

I have been chasing AYG8038 wheels for ages for my 86" as well. No luck to date unfortunately. I have 2 (whic I run on the front), just need another 2 or 3... The AYG8038 rims are the same width as the series LWB rims (5.5") but have 0.5" less offset so increase the track by 0.5" each side. I run conventional 272309 LWB rims on the rear and they rub on the side of the tub at full axle articulation with 7.00R16 tyres.

Chris

[Mick_Marsh]

I was advised that "F" in the size stamp means "Tube type" and "J" means tubeless.
Who advised you this and where is the documentation to support this opinion?
This has been covered before on this forum. Tubeless tyres can be run on "J" profile rims.