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 Steering wheel |
stephan123
 5th Feb 2017 1:37pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 48 · Views: 27736 · Subject: Steering wheel |
| Thank you X4SKP for the additional security tips! Froglaise my Momo is 350 mm |
| Steering wheel |
stephan123
4th Feb 2017 1:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 48 · Views: 27736 · Subject: Steering wheel |
Hello again,
Thank you all for your tips/advice.
Pulled the trigger on the Optimill QR boss and Momo jet steering wheel and here is the result (wheels weren't straight when pic was taken!)
Ve ... |
| Steering wheel |
stephan123
23rd Jan 2017 10:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 48 · Views: 27736 · Subject: Steering wheel |
Hi Nick,
Thanks for your feedback. Wanted to ask whether downsizing the wheel makes the steering any heavier? I suspect it probably does but the difference is only negligible... |
| Steering wheel |
stephan123
23rd Jan 2017 9:53pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 48 · Views: 27736 · Subject: Steering wheel |
| Many thanks SKIP, I have a 2015 Defender so will make sure to pick a wheel with 48 spline, will also change the boss (like the idea of quick release), I suspect changing the boos is more fiddly than t ... |
| Steering wheel |
stephan123
23rd Jan 2017 5:45pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 48 · Views: 27736 · Subject: Steering wheel |
Hi all,
Looking to replace by factory fitted Defender with something smaller (looking at MOMO) but wanted to know whether this is something that can be done without the need for a trained mechanic. ... |
| BF Goodrich A/T |
stephan123
7th Mar 2016 2:00pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 25 · Views: 15867 · Subject: BF Goodrich A/T |
| Very happy with my 265 KO2s, look the business and grip very well. Slightly heavier steering at low speeds due to wider tyre footprint but not really an issue. |
| BFG wheel balancing |
stephan123
22nd Feb 2016 2:27pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 3224 · Subject: BFG wheel balancing |
Hi,
Just had some BFG 265/75 16 KO2s fitted to genuine dual finish alloys on a MY15 90 XS. Tyre fitter was shocked that he had to add 300-400 grams to each wheel when he got around to re-balancing ... |
| Spare Wheel Cover on 265s |
stephan123
6th Feb 2016 1:22pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 3309 · Subject: Spare Wheel Cover on 265s |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/18089/IMG_2624.JPG
Here is a pic showing the current overhang on the standard 235 contis. Reckon it will be too tight with the additional width. Will ... |
| Spare Wheel Cover on 265s |
stephan123
5th Feb 2016 11:55am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 3309 · Subject: Spare Wheel Cover on 265s |
Cheers L90Andy
The tyres I'm after after are 265/75 16. Thanks again for your help! |
| Spare Wheel Cover on 265s |
stephan123
4th Feb 2016 9:27pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 6 · Views: 3309 · Subject: Spare Wheel Cover on 265s |
Hi all,
Looking to upgrade all 5 tyres from the 235s to 265 BFGs but wanted know if my standard vinyl Land Rover spare wheel cover is designed to fit over the wider tyre. Any help would be much app ... |
| BF Goodrich A/T |
stephan123
23rd Dec 2015 6:28pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 25 · Views: 15867 · Subject: BF Goodrich A/T |
hi Cupboard, decision is purely aesthetic. Standard tyres look took skinny for my liking  |
| BF Goodrich A/T |
stephan123
22nd Dec 2015 6:29pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 25 · Views: 15867 · Subject: BF Goodrich A/T |
Thank you for your prompt response Rob.
What exactly do you mean by "turn the steering in"? Was hoping to avoid any mechanical modifications as I am not very clued up on car mechanics... ... |
| BF Goodrich A/T |
stephan123
22nd Dec 2015 5:28pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 25 · Views: 15867 · Subject: BF Goodrich A/T |
Hi,
I recently took delivery of a 90 XS which came with 16 inch dual finish alloy wheels and factory spec Continental ContiCrossContact AT tyres.
I am hoping to replace the tyres with BFGoodric ... |
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