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McGeordie



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
18" Bowler Alloys
Hi All, I know the wheel topic is an ongoing debate..but I don't think I can resist temptation any longer, and will have to break the piggy bank and purchase some Anthracite 18" Bowler Wheels..anyone have any recommendations regarding suppliers?

Thanks Sold Def 90 HT 2010...Stornaway..(SOLD in Oct 2014)
Current: delivered October 2014:- 110 USW XS.....Montalcino Red
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X4CAC



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
https://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/

Seems to be pretty competitive from the looking around I have done for wheels/tyres, however I think Bowler's are fairly standard at £350 a pop
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X4CAC



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Swollock



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
I was advised to try Bowler direct for a set of take offs, which I did and got a set of Black 18 for a very nice price, just some small marks.


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X4CAC



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What was the very nice price if you don't mind sharing?
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Swollock



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
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Volvo S60 T8
Triumph 1200 Rally Explorer
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McGeordie



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
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X4CAC - thanks, for the help. Sold Def 90 HT 2010...Stornaway..(SOLD in Oct 2014)
Current: delivered October 2014:- 110 USW XS.....Montalcino Red
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Swollock



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
OK for those who are asking.

They where £700 plus VAT inc delivery (£840) for 5, I know a chap in Northern Ireland also got a set of anthracite for a slightly higher price £800. Bargain I thought.

The ones I got had done 2-3 thousand miles on a photo shoot vehicle, and had one or too small nicks in the paint, but nothing a black touch up paint pen did not sort and no worse than I am likely to do to them with normal use. 2008 Defender 110 XS CSW
Volvo S60 T8
Triumph 1200 Rally Explorer
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I spoke to Bowler direct and was offered ex-photographed (apparently fitted photographed then removed) in both 18" and 16". I went for the 16" Big Cry which I kind of regret sometimes, but not other times. Confused James
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MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
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X4CAC



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No harm in spending a little bit more money right James?? Whistle

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JOW240725



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It's never ending with these Defender's that the trouble. I was happy spending more on the alloys but the tyres are 40% more expensive for less rubber! I also sometimes look at 18" alloys and think the tyres look too thin for a Defender. That's what I keep telling myself anyway Embarassed James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
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Swollock



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Keep it up, you are already on that slippery slope of convincing yourself you need them, now it is just how to justify the change to the fun police.

Of course they would be so much safer than the currently fitted ones, or I am going to need new tyres for the MOT so it makes sense to replace the rims that could have been damaged the last time I went off road.

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McGeordie



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
18" Bowler Alloys
SWOLLOCK, did you go for 285's if so what brand/type? Sold Def 90 HT 2010...Stornaway..(SOLD in Oct 2014)
Current: delivered October 2014:- 110 USW XS.....Montalcino Red
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Swollock



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Went with 265 65 18 BFG KO2, wanted to keep as close to the original 235 rolling diameter as possible. Used to have 255 85 16 at one point and had issues with the mapping and the engine knowing what gear it was in to use the correct map for that gear. 2008 Defender 110 XS CSW
Volvo S60 T8
Triumph 1200 Rally Explorer
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McGeordie



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
Thumbs Up Sold Def 90 HT 2010...Stornaway..(SOLD in Oct 2014)
Current: delivered October 2014:- 110 USW XS.....Montalcino Red
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