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Dagonet



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Novice - Change Boost alloys to Steel modular
Hi Folks,
I want to switch a set of Boost alloys for these steel modular wheels.
https://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/16-tuff-torque-...6508tgbmod

Do I need to change the hubs? What sort of nuts do I need to get? What are the pitfalls?

Thanks in advance wise ones.
Post #788028 21st Aug 2019 10:37am
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pux146



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As long as you get he correct fitting PCD you will be fine. Then you will have to get Steel Wheel nuts, as your existing alloy wheel nuts will not work with these steel wheels. 2007 2.4 90 fettled & remapped.
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Dagonet



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Thanks chap.
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Good choice, as above just need a set of steel wheel nuts.

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pux146 wrote:
As long as you get he correct fitting PCD you will be fine. Then you will have to get Steel Wheel nuts, as your existing alloy wheel nuts will not work with these steel wheels.


Thought you could use alloy wheel nuts on steel rims, but not steel nuts on alloy wheels?
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You can use alloy nuts with steels (for example to use a steel spare in place of an alloy), but they look a bit odd and sticky-out.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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2010Blackdefender90



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Right, thought so, agreed, though
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Dagonet



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Thanks for all the advice folks. I'll be sure to post pics when the transformation is complete.
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Good choice of rims. IMHO steel modular rims are the dogs dangly bits for a Defender!!

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