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Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

Standard steel wheel as a penman spare ?

I’m looking for a spare wheel for my penman. It’s currently on wolf rims with Michelin xzl 7.50 r16 tyres. Finding a reasonably priced second hand or mod surplus wolf rim with a Michelin xzl 7.50 r16 tyre is proving hard.

PS anyone who has one for sale or knows someone that has please message me.

I’m therefore wondering if a standard steel wheel will fit as there are more of them about.

Wolf steel rims are 6.5 inches wide with a 20.6 mm offset. Load about 2.2 ton.

Standard steel rims are 5.5 inches wide with a 33mm offset.load just over 1.6 ton so should be ok for a 1.75 GVW trailer spare.

So will a standard rim sit ok on a penman hub given it will encapsulate the brake calliper and disc by an additional 12.4mm ?

I can work out where different tyre options will sit re inboard and outboard clearances in the wheel arch due to the narrower standard wheel, just don’t know if it will fit ok on the hub due to the greater offset.

Thanks
Ian

22nd Feb 2021 9:00pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

^^^^^^^^ Bump.

Anyone fitted a standard steel rim on a penman trailer ? Any issues in doing so ?

24th Feb 2021 1:44pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17859

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I've not tried it but I would be very surprised if there were any issues.

24th Feb 2021 5:04pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

Thanks blackwolf, I’m of the same mind, I can’t think why it would be a problem but wanted to check to see if anyone had done it to confirm my thoughts.
I will take a punt and go for it

24th Feb 2021 8:45pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6198

Did you find one?

here on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-Land-...SwtEZgVauo

24th Mar 2021 11:33am

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

^^^^^^^^^

Sssshhhhh . I’m watching it

24th Mar 2021 1:20pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6198

To make you sick.... I bought a pair nearly new on wolf rims last week for £150

24th Mar 2021 1:29pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

Thats just rubbing salt into the wounds

I do spot some, but always miles away and cost a fortune to ship.

I will get there in the end, but most seem to be in the north or west of the country.

24th Mar 2021 1:54pm

Mother superior

Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 506

I've got two rims off of my Penman if you still need some
Wes Oh woe, oh woe
My crusty old landrover,
It will not go.

29th Apr 2021 12:50pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

I am still looking, could you pm me with details and price please

29th Apr 2021 2:38pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2423

Well mother superior (Wes) came-up trumps. Two great penman wolf rims, with a standard rim thrown in free for good measure, and all for a great price. Many thanks Wes. Now for putting the Avon tyre on one of them.

Better still, it’s always great to meet a fellow member in person., seeing an immaculate well loved puma 110, a fabulous overland trailer, and having a nice chat.

How comes defender owners are all such nice grounded easy going people you just know you would have a great night chatting to in a pub... or getting somewhat tipsy with at a campsite BBQ.? Is it because having a Defender makes you like it, or because you are like it you love Defenders. ?

8th May 2021 8:47pm

Mother superior

Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 506

Sorry for the delay in replying, It's always great to meet a forum member and I'm glad the rims worked out for you.
If you carry on with this "night down the pub" talk there's a danger a SE defender meet up could break out!
Cheers
Wes Oh woe, oh woe
My crusty old landrover,
It will not go.

18th May 2021 11:35am

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