Thread: AYG 8038 wheels. 5.5f or 5.5j

Originally Posted by 5380

G'Day,

I just noticed your post.
I have also been chasing some tubeless Defender rims for a series 1 project. I was advised that "F" in the size stamp means "Tube type" and "J" means tubeless. If you come across any 5.5 X 16J steel Land Rover Rims, please let me know. I hope that this info is of some help.
Many thanks.

5380 (Mike)

I have been chasing AYG8038 wheels for ages for my 86" as well. No luck to date unfortunately. I have 2 (whic I run on the front), just need another 2 or 3... The AYG8038 rims are the same width as the series LWB rims (5.5") but have 0.5" less offset so increase the track by 0.5" each side. I run conventional 272309 LWB rims on the rear and they rub on the side of the tub at full axle articulation with 7.00R16 tyres.

Chris

Originally Posted by 5380

I was advised that "F" in the size stamp means "Tube type" and "J" means tubeless.

Who advised you this and where is the documentation to support this opinion?
This has been covered before on this forum. Tubeless tyres can be run on "J" profile rims.