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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3333 ![]() ![]() |
It would have originally had 5x16 wheels.
Have the whole axles been replaced or just the hubs. If its got 90 axles, they will have a wider track. Do you happen to have its military reg? There's a useful Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/landroverl...?ref=share Watch out though as there are loads of posts featuring a little red landie with a white stripe ![]() ![]() |
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gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 694 ![]() |
I think the original fitment would have been 6.50 x 16 or 6.00 x 16.
If the disc conversion is an aftermarket one on the series axles it may not be possible to fit standard series swb rims as they will foul the calipers. As far as I know only the Haystee conversion can use original rims. I think you need to establish what axles and disc conversion you have first. |
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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3333 ![]() ![]() |
The tyres would have been 6.50x16 but not the wheels, they are 5x16
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Hufflepuff Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 723 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Its on proper lightweight axles, with the Zeus rear-disc brake conversion. I'm not sure which kit was used for the front discs.
Sorry Camelman I don't know its original military reg, I'm not sure if my Father has investigated that or not. I've seen both your green and red and white 1/2 tonners, looking mighty fine ![]() OK original wheels would have been 5x16 hmm that might explain why the current wheels stick out. Thanks for the information! 2005 Td5 90 XS 1989 V8 110 CSW |
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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3333 ![]() ![]() |
I'm running 1 ton rims on the green lightweight.
They are 6.50x16 ANR1534 but even with 7.50s, they only protrude slightly from the bodywork. Sounds like your modulars have a more significant negative offset ![]() |
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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3333 ![]() ![]() |
If you want to pm me the chassis number we should be able to gets its mil reg and therefore its service history.
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gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 694 ![]() |
Sorry, I was referring to tyre size, not rim size.
The current rims look like wolf rims. |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16946 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The original tyres would almost certainly have been the legendary Goodyear Xtra-Grip in 6.50x16, the world's loudest tyre. You could hear them coming over half-a-mile away!
You could run 7.50 Michelin XZL on 5.50J16 rims as used on LWBs or standard steel Defender rims, they would not look inappropriate. |
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gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 694 ![]() |
LWB rims won’t fit over Zeus disc conversions.
I run one ton rims on my series one and looked into fitting a disc conversion on the front. As far as I know the only conversion which will accept standard rims is the Hastee kit. On other conversions the calipers are too close to the rim. |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16946 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ah, I missed the rather significant point that the brakes had been altered. That greatly limits any originality options. I'd be inclined to convert them back to drums.
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Hufflepuff Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 723 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I don't think he would be prepared to do that, he likes being able to stop! I will discuss it with him. 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW |
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gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 694 ![]() |
If you keep the existing wolf rims you could use a narrower tyre such as 7.50x16 Michelin xzl and it might just fit under the arches.
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camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3333 ![]() ![]() |
If you're just after a tidy up and a usable motor at the end of the day, leaving the discs on is probably the best option but will affect your wheel choice. Decent Lightweight 2As are fetching good money and the more original the better. If you're going for a full on restoration, it would make sense to put it back to original drums. I have a friend with a restored 2a and the insurance company have an agreed value of £35k on it!! ![]() |
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Hufflepuff Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 723 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I will discuss it with him. I think the originality aspect has already left the building, other than the galvanized chassis and parabolic springs, after using a fairy overdrive for a few years, he decided to swap in a R380 to make cruising more comfortable. I doubt he will want to reverse that modification.
What he really wants is power steering, but the kits he's looked at seem very expensive. 2005 Td5 90 XS 1989 V8 110 CSW |
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