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  1. 25th August 2010, 10:47 AM #1
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    RR Sport 20" Wheels on Disco 2

    Hi All,

    My Disco 2 rarely goes off road. I bought it mainly for it's ability to tow a tandem trailer with a race car on it.

    It's due for new tyres so I was thinking of putting on a set of the 20" wheels and tyres from the RR Sport. There's some good deals on eBay for OEM style wheels at reasonable prices.

    Are there any clearance issues etc with these wheels on a D2? What are the road manners like with these wheels?

    My D2 has SLS and ACE

    I'm not lowering it or anything and the 20" wheels and tyres have the same rolling diameter as the 16"s currently on it. I'm just after an updated look for the Disco 2 and some better on-road grip.

    I can understand the purists not liking it but my D2 is not an off road basher. It's a daily driver, family wagon and tow rig. I've owned a 4x4 at the other end of the spectrum with lifted suspension and super swampers. It was great off road but a pig as a daily drive.

    Thanks for any advice.

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  2. 25th August 2010, 12:02 PM #2
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    If Ihad the spare cash,,
    the VERY first thing Iwould do to my 18" d2 would be to put 16's back on,,
    the ride with 18's is ****!
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  3. 25th August 2010, 12:23 PM #3
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    I think it is possible, if you use the correct wheel nuts.

    Having said that, I think it won't be legal and it won't be nice to drive. It will ride roughly and tramtrack badly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    I think it is possible, if you use the correct wheel nuts.
    With locating/centralising rings too .
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  5. 25th August 2010, 05:46 PM #5
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    Should be able to use them legally,the overall diameter over standard hasnt increased.
    Load rating needs checking,if they are factory rims,the load rating should be OK.
    As Scouse points out,centralising rings that go on the hubs are needed.
    Can imagine the ride wold be quite harsh.
    If you want it to look different,VE Commodore alloys fit,weight rating MAY be an issue.
    There is a P38a over here with VE SS Alloys,looks good and different.Will add a link shortly.
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    D2/P38a are identical fits wheel wise.
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  6. 25th August 2010, 05:58 PM #6
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    they will fit,, seen a few d2s with the 10spoke ranger 20s on,, good good with some colours,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    If Ihad the spare cash,,
    the VERY first thing Iwould do to my 18" d2 would be to put 16's back on,,
    the ride with 18's is ****!
    Maybe you should negotiate a swap - not 20's but at least Disco Mick would be half way there
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  9. 26th August 2010, 04:12 PM #9
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    Well it's a moot point now. I just had some more road friendly tyres fitted to the 16" wheels. Kumho KL51 4x4 kl51

    They seem to be quiet and smooth riding so far. I figure ride is probably more important than looks.

    Thanks for the input guys.
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  10. 26th August 2010, 05:39 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by LandyAndy View Post
    Should be able to use them legally,the overall diameter over standard hasnt increased.
    My understanding is you can go plus 1 inch and plus 2 inches in diameter over standard. I guess you could argue that 20 inches is plus 2 over the optional 18s. I still think it would be horrible .
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