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    Disco 1 Rims (NTC 5193) on a Series 3 SWB

    Hello All,

    I've done some searching and I know that Disco 1 steel rims fit an S3 SWB, but haven't found a comparison of offsett between them and the standard 231601 Series 3 rim. The NTC5193 Disco rim is 7" wide, compared to the SIII 5" rim. Will I run into trouble with the tyre rubbing anywhere?

    Thanks

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    Am not sure of offset of 5 inch Series 3 rims. However, regarding the 5'5 inch wide 272309 rims used as standard on LWB Series 2's and also a 5 inch one presumably of some early SWB, the side of the rim is effectively the same distance from the chassis as Disco 1 steel rims.

    Checked this with three bare rims lying side by size on concrete and measuring distance up to flanges. Extra width is on outside. Note that presently I have a dead 2 door Disco 1 here. So far is still a rolling chassis. (Anyone need a 3.9 V8 that should still run OK?) Was problem with legal tread tubeless tyres leaking around bead. Will have tubes put in for use on another D1. Meanwhile wheels on it are from a 1961 LWB Series 2 with worn out recaps and tubes which don't leak.

    Re the Series 2 which I acquired from a deceased relative's estate, it now has good tyres on 6'5 inch wide "Wolf" steel rims as used for maybe 20 years on Defender 130's and by the military. Would not want to put standard rims back or use Disco 1 rims on it. Re the latter, am not sure of change in offset if centres are cut out and welded back reversed as have seen reports about on aulro. The important advantage of using Wolfs is the poor turning circle of Series LRs can be considerably improved. The inside of them sits about an inch further out from the chassis than other rims mentioned here. Steering lock stops on swivel housings are normally adjusted to stop tyre on inside of turn rubbing on chassis. With 7'50X16's on Wolf rims, tyres still just clear chassis with stops screwed right back. Limiting factor is then travel in steering box - although of course linkages should be adjusted so lock is the same each side. About as far as desirable for the swivel housings anyway.

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    Thanks Mox,

    Sounds like they should be alright. Once I'm in my new house, with garage and parking, I'll get the spare stock wheel out and measure the offset and compare. Might source a used tyre for the Disco rims and fit it up to see if there's any clearance issues before investing in a full set.

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    have had them on my SII swb for years with 235/85x16 tyres.

    excellent combination imho

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