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mk1collector



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As far as I'm aware there hasn't been any reports of failed sawtooth style wheels although one company seemed to be doing some scare mongering, so I don't think failure is an issue. Personally I prefer the look of sawtooths (my mrs's dc has them) so at some point I'm thinking I'll go for a set of the 18" version Ray
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Butchers Boy



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dantastic wrote:
Really interested in having my boosts done black now. The standard silver looks a bit weak against the Santorini black.

Will I "have to" go for a wider tyre at the same time or how does it look with the standard 235/85s?


I think you could buy the Defender from new with either 235 or 265 tyre's Mine did have 235/85 R16 but when I had the wheels powder coated I put 265/75 R16 on They are slightly lower side wall and a bit wider!! I checked out lots of tyre's and the BF Goodrich K02 came out tops both for looks (IMHO) and lifespan both on and off road. Despite the big tread pattern there is no extra road noise I'd recommend them Thumbs Up 2010 Defender 90 HT

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Lambley



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Grenadier wrote:
Lambley wrote:
I was messing around with different wheels and options a while back, some anthracite and black but it might give you an idea of different designs etc.... SVX, Terrafirma beadlock, Terrafirma 5 spoke, Zu's, Twisted and sawtooth.... I was thinking mine is just too black.

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Lambley, any chance you could use your skills to 'paint' a 110DC in Havana and stick some Bowlers on? That's hopefully my next project...Bit of fun for a rainy sunday? Thumbs Up

Sorry Grenadier, I wish my skills stretched that far, I'm ok at cutting and pasting a wheel here or there but that's about my limit, sorry :thumbsup:

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Stacey007



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Maybe against the grain, I actually prefer the black boosts over the blingos?



But then Sawtooth for me, on continental 235/85/16


The Painted Boosts do look nice, how about painted santorini same as the car will save a few quid just getting 4 done and a cover on the 5th Smile





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Cake



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I'm biased but Black sawtooths all the way - as stated the copy vs. real has been quibbled about to death - do your research and you will find the right answered.

If you buy sawtooths and sell the boosts it comes in the same price as a refurb or colour change...



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rustyboxx



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More Sawtooths, not that I'm trying to influence or anything Whistle


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stricko



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They look great. If I could afford genuine sawtooths I would go for them like a shot. But as we use the 110 mainly for long motorway trips through france I would always be worrying if I had bought copies as we trundled along at 80mph. ---------------------------------------------------------------
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p_jeeeee



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If i had to choose new rims, I would definetly take the sawtooth rims!
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Trebro



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stricko wrote:
They look great. If I could afford genuine sawtooths I would go for them like a shot. But as we use the 110 mainly for long motorway trips through france I would always be worrying if I had bought copies as we trundled along at 80mph.


Buy a set of replicas from a tried and trusted supplier, odds are they are tested to the same standards as genuine. you'll find badly balanced wheels, unevenly worn tyres and incorrect tyre pressures are much more likely to cause you problems than the rims alone
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Lambley



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^^ I agree, but I still can't work out which supplier sells tried and tested sawtooths Whistle
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Matthias



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Sawtooths!

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marsie



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Just fitted a set of 18" black sawtooths to my mates brand new 90 xs. To replace silver 16"boosts Thumbs Up
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Black painted boost's with MTR Tyres...I think it looks OK !

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