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anyway the white roof is growing on me but the wheels they have to go .. Question is whats best option to go for alloys or steels, colour thoughts suggestions? I want to be able to do some offroading and plan and wanted some chunky tyres like BFG AT's. Should i be looking at 7.5" or 8" wide wheels im really struggling as no idea when it comes to wheels and tyres etc 
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1476   
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Hi, congratulations on your first Defender, it looks a tidy original example, classic white roof!
You're bound to get loads of different opinions to the wheel/tyre question. My opinion, for what it's worth: Stick with original fitment Landrover wheels. Either "Boost" alloys, only in silver, 7" wide. Or "Wolf" heavy duty steel rims, best in white, 6.5" wide, see the thread on here for pictures. Both these wheels look right on any classic style Defender. There's no need for anything wider than 7", tyres that need wider rims will not be a better overall compromise than 235/85/16 size. Tyre choice really depends what you're going to use it for. If it's a daily driver, spending most of it's time on the road, then a reputable brand AT is best. If it's a weekend plaything, spending more time off-road, and you can live with the extra noise, fuel consumption, and reduced wet/icy weather performance (on road) then MT will go further. Driver skill is as important as tyre choice, maybe more so. Learn to drive it and enjoy it as it is, upgrade later. |
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3rd Aug 2017 7:21pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Yep its a 52plate 171k but it's clean and tidy and seems very original and not a been messed with. I bought it to do some green Laning etc as well as no more that 5k a year road miles but mud tyres concern me in the wet so all terian's with a meaty tread are desired.
I quite like the boost alloys the sawtooth ones also look nice but interesting what you saw about keeping it classic. I want to do it up a little but keeping it classic . Wheels are top of list then maybe a medium window tints on back but I'm undecided on that. Oh how wide are the current steels btw? |
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3rd Aug 2017 7:50pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2738 
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Your current wheels will likely be 5.5" wide.
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3rd Aug 2017 8:41pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Cheers will keep an eye out the classifieds and eBay now see if any boost alloys turn up
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3rd Aug 2017 8:58pm |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 813
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My personal favourite LR wheel for a Defender would be the Freestyle alloy. Looks modern but classic at the same time.
Here's one from a google search... (not my vehicle!)  Click image to enlarge BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group |
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3rd Aug 2017 9:17pm |
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| Matt90 Member Since: 12 Jun 2016 Location: Leicester Posts: 142 
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Another vote here for standard boosts in silver or white wolfs
Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Aug 2017 9:21pm |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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Those freestyle ones are nice too are they genuine landroverover too? The steels I don't like much.
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3rd Aug 2017 9:26pm |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 813
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Yes they are. I am sure an expert can say exactly what model they were fitted to, but I think 300tdi and TD5 Defenders? You see a lot of Disco 1s with them too.
I have them on my 90, and they are my preferred wheel.  BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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3rd Aug 2017 10:02pm |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 527
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When i got mine it looked like this...
Click image to enlarge But with some cheap Genuine LR freestyles and a bit of paint it now looks like this.... Click image to enlarge 1993 200Tdi Defender 90 |
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3rd Aug 2017 10:09pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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16x8 steel modular wheels at ET0 can also look very nice 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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4th Aug 2017 12:19am |
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| Djcla Member Since: 29 Jul 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 469
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If I find a good deal on some genuine boost alloys from a newer defender are they all the same ie say they came of a 2012 car ?
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5th Aug 2017 8:34am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5889  
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I think that Wolf tyre combo looks great. That'd be my choice. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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5th Aug 2017 8:40am |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 813
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I believe so yes.
P.S. - I note you said it was your first Defender, one is never enough and you'll soon find a second one on your driveway  
Make sure you spend sometime upgrading the security on it too. BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group |
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5th Aug 2017 9:47am |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1476
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If I find a good deal on some genuine boost alloys from a newer defender are they all the same ie say they came of a 2012 car ? Yes, all boost alloys would fit your 90. Remember you'll also need alloy wheel nuts. Buying these new works out expensive, but there are loads about secondhand. Wheel nuts from a scrapped tdi Discovery can be had for £1 or £2 each. Don't buy nuts from a td5 Disco, they're different. A year ago you couldn't give away practically new boosts, there were loads about. All the 'bling' defenders were taking off boosts, there's bound to be some still about, so don't buy scruffy or corroded wheels. £50 - £60 per rim was the going rate. |
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5th Aug 2017 9:58am |
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