Thread: Looking for some 17 inch rims

I picked up two sets of Volvo alloys on ebay - one including centre caps for $250; the second for $160. All in good condition; pcd, off-set identical. After getting six shod with Cooper AT3s I sold the remaining two on ebay for $160.
The end result was six wheels for off-road adventures for $250 plus rubber.

Originally Posted by cdn_downunder

Koya XJs can be drilled to fit the FL2 and I have found them for $225 fitted. I'm putting a set if Scorpion ATRs in 245/65R17 on with them next month and will post picks.

Thanks cdn. Looking forward to checking out those pics. I'll be especially keen to confirm that there are no issues with the storage of the spare. I hear it's tight!

The spare isn't tight with 245/65/17's. In fact, 245/70/17's fit comfortably all round as does the spare. The 245/70/17's really make the car a weapon off road, just ask Vesko.

Originally Posted by mikehzz

The spare isn't tight with 245/65/17's. In fact, 245/70/17's fit comfortably all round as does the spare. The 245/70/17's really make the car a weapon off road, just ask Vesko.

Yes I enjoyed reading of the exploits in the high country!

I took some measurements and noted that the wheel/tyre combo should fit as far as the diameter goes, but by my measurements it seemed as if the 245 width might result in the cover over the spare not sitting flush. This wasn't a problem then?

My Freelander is a 2010 td4_e - namely a manual. To look after my drive-train I was thinking of just going with the 246/65/17 Scorpions. I've always got the trusty Disco 300tdi for the more adventurous stuff that needs a bit more clearance, deeper water crossings, etc.

Mine is an 08 TD4 and I've been running 245/65/17's for over 100,000 kms with no issues. The spare fits fine in mine.

Yes, it's a weapon!





And the 245/70/17's fit nicely everywhere, including the flush spare :-)

Hi All,
I have been following this discussion with great interest. My 2010 TD4_e has the 19" rims and I want a set of rims and tyres for some occasional off-road trips.

A useful site to compare the effect of different rim and tyre combinations is Visual Tyre Size Calculator | Kouki Tech. Apart from side-by-side comparison of dimensions, it also lets you know the change to the speedo reading.

Regarding supply, I've tried a couple of local Canberra dealers but they don't get back to me so maybe I'll check out the Sydney dealer mentioned in an earlier post.

Loved the trip notes regarding the Geehi trip.

G'day.
I have been toying with the idea of getting myself a new Freelander.
I hate having mag wheels on anything that I might use for outback travel.
So, I would want five steel wheels fitted with 245 or 240/70/17 BFG AT's,
bolt straight on permanently and mags into skip.

Is there an after market steel wheel readily available ?

Ta.