Thread: Sunnies or Alloys?

Originally Posted by Jock The Rock

Gday

At the moment Im running Disco I alloys on my Defender. Im still not sure if I like them, would much prefer Boost Alloys but I cant find anyone who wants to swap

But my second choice is Black sunnies. I have a set of 15 x 8 which are white and need painting, so Id paint them black and throw some Muddies on.

Ill wont bother until I'm up for new tyres which hopefully shouldnt be soon

But I need a hand making up my mind, if it was you what would you do, stick with the alloys or go the sunnies?

This is what it is like at the moment.



Thanks

Find something with an offset that widens your track
cheers

Go with the black sunnies got a set for my defender look really good i think with the muddies on . ( used to be silver but sprayied black look heappps better )Will try to put up pic but not sure how to do it yet .

Leave it as is Jock, the alloys are light and strong, the track isn't THAT critical with 235/85 tyres, and they at least look individual too. The addition of 1" wheel spacers will no doubt improve matters a little, but I wouldn't bother. Apart from the slight reduction in my turning circle with the 33's over the old 235/85's, I wouldn't change a thing with mine. My alloys are the same dimensions as yours, too.
BUT, it is all about personal choice.

(If you are interested, I'll exchange a set of new 15X8 sunnies for your alloys and nuts if you like, but I'll talk to you about that tomorrow.)

JC

I think it looks great as is Jock!

I agree with Justin and Sleepy
My second set of rims and tyres (Maxxis 235-86-16) in Rustic are with rims like yours.

stick to 16" tyres

plus the mags look good

'Boost' and 'deep dish' alloys will command a far higher price, they are simply more desirable. Expect a cash adjustment for a swap.

Ritters in Melbourne have SH ones for $260ea

Thanks for all your comments

Originally Posted by justinc

The addition of 1" wheel spacers will no doubt improve matters a little, but I wouldn't bother.JC

I have thought about wheels spacers

Does it affect your insurance?

Still very undecided about what to do, might stick with the alloys and just get 265/75s for my next set of tyres