Thread: '97 D1 Guard Clearances

Originally Posted by 2_door

stabndard offset for alloys is +30mm

I have seen D1's with 15x7 and 31s on them and they sit flush with the guards, not exactly sure what offset they were, probably a zero offset but thats just a guess.

Thanx 2 door do you know what offset the range rover classic runs?
I have found a set of those three spoke wheels for a good price

Originally Posted by Tdi Nico

Thanx 2 door do you know what offset the range rover classic runs?
I have found a set of those three spoke wheels for a good price

According to the Les Richmond site, they are the same as the D1 offset. I believe this is true as I have seen many D1's with the Classic Rangie alloys on them and they don't sit any different to the D1 alloys. I can't se any issue with buying them and fitting them to the D1 if u like that style of rim

Originally Posted by 2_door

I can't se any issue with buying them and fitting them to the D1 if u like that style of rim

I have to admit that I'm not a massive fan of that style. But I found five for $300 and at the moment while I'm doing a rebuild on the diesel motor, new suspension and stuff getting those at half the price of steelies is a big plus and look at getting steelies next year when my bank account settles down.

H All!
I know no one has posted in this thread for a while but just wanted to give some advice from my experiences as far as tyres and guard clearances go for any future readers.

when i first got my D1 i got myself a set of the tri-spoke alloys from a rrc.
with 245/75R16 tyres on them, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CUT GUARDS AT ALL TO FIT THESE ON STD OFFSET WHEELS! i flog the crap out of my tdi in the bush and the tyres do not scrub even without lift. all that is required is a minor adjustment of the steering stops.

after a while i wanted something a little bigger but still couldnt afford lift so,

i now run 31x10.5" tyres on 15x7' steelies with a +10 offset, this kicks the wheels out almost exactly flush with the guards, STILL NO CUTTING IS REQUIRED! the tyres WILL rub on the back end of the rear guards but just grab a piece of 2x4" timber and lever the back lower corner of the rear guards outward over the tyre and bobs ur uncle!
Tyres will no longer rub on the guards even on full articulation.

However, they Will just rub on the rear mudguard bracket :/. tho it doesnt cause any damage to the tyre or guard just makes a horrible noise.

obviously cutting guards and fitting flares is a better option, but this way is free

hears mine

Dont change a thing! it looks tuff with a little bit of tyre poking out. I had the same spec rims with 31" Buckshots and had to do a minor camel cut, and roll the inside lip of the guard (think, lowered car with wider wheels type thing)
A couple of beers, a shifter, and a rubber mallet had them clearing with no worries.


(wow, didnt realise this was a bit of a grave dig)