Help choosing Defender rims

[Bigmark]

Hi yawl , Does anyone have any thoughts on good rims for my 95 defender. It has the standard steel rims but i want to bling it up a bit in the rim dept. but i still want to have strong rims that can take a bit of a beating and keep a couple of the standard rims for spares. I dont know if chromies are better than alloy or where i can even buy rims to fit (what do i ask for). Any input is appreciated, also regarding tyres, i currently have tubed tyres are they better than tubeless -can i use an inner tube to repair tubeless tyre punctures.
Cheers!

[Scallops]

Hi yawl , Does anyone have any thoughts on good rims for my 95 defender. It has the standard steel rims but i want to bling it up a bit in the rim dept. but i still want to have strong rims that can take a bit of a beating and keep a couple of the standard rims for spares. I dont know if chromies are better than alloy or where i can even buy rims to fit (what do i ask for). Any input is appreciated, also regarding tyres, i currently have tubed tyres are they better than tubeless -can i use an inner tube to repair tubeless tyre punctures.
Cheers!

I just bought 5 new rims for my Defender - I had the standard Alloy wheels but wanted steel rims on which to put some Mickey Thompson MTZ's. I wanted steel rims as they are repairable if damaged - more so than alloy rims.

I reckon steel rims look better on a Fender than alloy rims anyway - but each to their own.

The rim size I bought was a 16 X 7 with 20 positive offset - this allows me to run a 265/75 R16 MT tyre legally and have no rub. I can also run my stock Grabbers (235/85 R16) on these rims.

Tubeless tyres can be run with tubes if needed.

[Bigmark]

Thanks for that scallops (making me hungry) What does this mean "20 positive offset"

[Scallops]

Thanks for that scallops (making me hungry) What does this mean "20 positive offset"

It means the rims are 20mm outboard from the standard rims so they can accommodate a wider tyre than the standard. Otherwise they would rub on the inside of the wheel arch / steering arms when using full lock on the steering column - so it basically moves the wheel outwards.

[Psimpson7]

I have a set of 8x16 Modulars +8 offset, and a set of Dynamics 8x15 cant remember the offset. (its a lot more)

I also had the genuine boost alloys on mine when I bought it and they were taken off straight away.

The Dynamics are the most recent purchase, and I actually dont like them as much as the modulars, due to the fact all the holes for mounting are too big, so you have to screw all the nuts up tight to get them to run true. I know this sounds like a minor gripe but it really gets on my nerves as the modulars dont do it.

my modulars : Devon 4x4 Off Road - 8x16 Silver Modular Wheel : 8x16SILVERMOD : Off Road Equipment from Devon 4x4

Edited to add, you can run a tube in a tubeless tyre as a repair, but ensure there are no stickers on the inside of teh casing

[rosettaquarrier]

Zu Rims Ltd - World Class Rims!

The way to go, in my opinion.

[spudboy]

I replaced the standard alloys on mine with "Wolf" rims, same as used by the UK military I believe.

Dead strong, with thicker steel used than the Defender standard rims. You can get tubed and tubless models. I went for Tubeless with Michelin XZL tyres.

I can post a pic of mine if you like. Otherwise you can do a search for Wolf and you should turn up a few pictures. Not very bling though

[VladTepes]

Zu Rims Ltd - World Class Rims!

The way to go, in my opinion.

If you're rich !




IIRC there was a company making 8" rims specifically for Defenders and I THINK it may have been the CSA Highlander II wheel.
Of course I could be wrong.

[taff]

i have a few set's of rims for sale that would fit your car

2 x sets (5)of steel disco rims
1 x set (5)of wolf rims - steel
and a set of 4 brand new alloys with new tyres - theres a picture in the markets section under wrecking 95 disco.

jason

[mark2]

I replaced the standard alloys on mine with "Wolf" rims, same as used by the UK military I believe.

Dead strong, with thicker steel used than the Defender standard rims. You can get tubed and tubless models. I went for Tubeless with Michelin XZL tyres.

I can post a pic of mine if you like. Otherwise you can do a search for Wolf and you should turn up a few pictures. Not very bling though

I reckon this is the way to go. A tiny bit more bling than standard and very functional. I'm also one of those who thinks alloys dont look right on 110's but its a free country.
I also dont mind the sunraysia type rims on a 110. Can also paint them colors other than white for a bit of bling and they are cheap.