Thread: More on rims

OK. Let’s set the record straight up front. When it comes to matters automotive, I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed .. right.

I’m thinking of acquiring a set of old LR rims, … RR or Disco. Upon said rims I wish to have mounted a set of muddies for scrub/mountain work.

Now I’m not into self aggrandisement …. or flagellation for that matter, in case some of you knowledgeable folk are wondering. Accordingly 31” monsters should be left to those who, for reasons best known to themselves, feel the need.

I’m thinking a set of 7” or 7.5” … nothing flash here, only requirement is to do the job. All I know is 165mm P.C.D. for studs. I’m looking to mount 235/85R16’s. Standard suspension setup etc.

So now to the point of this little exercise. It has been said here and elsewhere, that the width of the rim is stamped thereupon. I have searched to no avail with regard to my std alloys and can find nought.

What should I be looking for?? How is the width measured … inside the rim lip?? Is there model/part number which will fulfil my needs??

Your profound input would be most gratefully accepted.

Cheers

Originally posted by Rosco


So now to the point of this little exercise. It has been said here and elsewhere, that the width of the rim is stamped thereupon. I have searched to no avail with regard to my std alloys and can find nought.

What should I be looking for?? How is the width measured … inside the rim lip?? Is there model/part number which will fulfil my needs??

LR rims are marked in a format such as this: 16x7Jx33

16 = diameter
7J = rim width and section
33 = offset in mm (57mm for Disco II /P38A rims)

Depending on the rim, it can be on the outer bead edge (alloy), inside the rim in a spoke (alloy), or in the centre of the rim near the bolt holes (steel).

I can see we need to photograph some rims and put the pix of the markings up on the FAQ. This is an oft-asked question.

Ron