Thread: 18 inch 3.0 wheels.

So Graeme, are there any negatives to replacing the rear callipers with the later ones, apart from the cost? They cause more scrapes on the inside of the GOE wheels than the fronts do and I could replace Gordon's heavy steel second spare with a much lighter LR alloy spare at the same time.


Both of these rims would probably be illegal due to the differing offset from the Compomotives but they never actually get used. I have a Compomotive for one of the spares.

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

Is that colour Ipanema Sand? Mine is. I was going to order Black GOE wheels but the Graphite look really good. Great looking car.

Thanks, yep Ipanema Sand.

Originally Posted by BobD

So Graeme, are there any negatives to replacing the rear callipers with the later ones, apart from the cost? They cause more scrapes on the inside of the GOE wheels than the fronts do and I could replace Gordon's heavy steel second spare with a much lighter LR alloy spare at the same time.


Both of these rims would probably be illegal due to the differing offset from the Compomotives but they never actually get used. I have a Compomotive for one of the spares.

I have a set of 6 off an early D4.Now I know why some have minor internal scrapes
Andrew

Adding my 2 cents .....

I have a set of the anthracite Compomotive rims and actually really like the aesthetic.


Aesthetics was not my primary reason to buy, more the points summarised by Gordon a few posts ago.
However the way they look is something I'm really happy with, a somewhat rare example of neither form or function being sacrificed.
In my view they look purposeful & serious and much better than the factory wheels, which for me are the basic TDV6 ones.

I'm quite surprised some people don't like the appearance but of course there's always a wide range of opinions & that's fair enough.
Those CSA wheels starting this thread and others like them look ordinary, cheap and straight off some dual cab hilux but that's just my opinion.

Despite all the interest here, I reckon the market for full spec 18" wheels to suit late model D4s is actually quite small in the grand scheme of things.
Even smaller market for ones that have all the features & aust compliance of the Compomotives, thus market forces dictate and no one else to date has gone to the same effort.
So the chances of more than one version or a range seem pretty slim to me.

Regarding looking for alternatives, I've noticed the history leading to even having the Compomotive as an option is not well known and Gordon's frustrations leading to the [/rant] [level 4] are understandable. Some people are dismissive and everything is easy until you have to actually make it happen. Perhaps the [/rant] could be edited & added to the FAQs.

But most people are genuine in their investigation into options. I see they are happy to take on information to make a properly informed decision about value versus cost, recognising that money is not growing on trees the last I checked.
It's true that many people are now looking at D3s and D4s in much lower cost brackets with less budget to play with.
But don't forget the cheaper vehicles are of course older and therefore can already fit a multitude of affordable 18" factory wheels and in some cases 17" wheels.

Plus it's actually more complicated than when I was deciding two years ago.
The 19" tyre situation has improved quite a lot, still not awesome but feasible options exist and perhaps more coming.
So that path has to be weighed up in the decision too.

Rambling finished.

Cheers,
Scott

Scott

What size KO2's are they?

Originally Posted by chuck

What size KO2's are they?

265/60/R18

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Land Cruisers are spoilt for choice.

They need it. An expression about lipstick and a pig comes to mind.

Compomotives are actually very good value for the quality of wheel you get and I personally like the look. Classic and understated, perfect for a Land Rover.

For me the only question is are they going to fit a D5?

Cheers,
Jon

Originally Posted by jon3950

They need it. An expression about lipstick and a pig comes to mind.

Compomotives are actually very good value for the quality of wheel you get and I personally like the look. Classic and understated, perfect for a Land Rover.

For me the only question is are they going to fit a D5?

Cheers,
Jon

Won't need 'em. It'll come with 16" wheels