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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Defender SVX alloys
Did a quick search but cant seem to confirm the exact spec of the original SVX wheels in terms of offset??

Believe they are 7x16" - with a 235/85x16 tyre std fit

Would a 30mm spacer kit be OK and improve the turning of a 90 Puma?? Is there a preferred spacer kit??
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Yes, the are 7 x 16 and yes, 235/85 is standard fit, although LR also fitted 265/75 to this size of alloy in the past.

You can fit 30mm spacers without issue. However, the turning circle of a 90 on standard tyres is absolutely fine if the lock stops are properly adjusted. It's more of a benefit on 110's and 130's.

Rakeway are a well regarded brand of spacer. Darren

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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Svx alloys fitted with 265/75 and 30mm spacers and yes they do make a marked improvement to the turning circle on a 90.

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 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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L90Andy



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The offset is 33. Likely cast into the back of one of the spokes as 'ET33'. So a 30mm spacer would effectively take them to ET03. A lot of aftermarket alloy wheels are ET00's so would near as dammit be the same as those. Generally speaking the smaller the 'ET' value the further outboard it is Thumbs Up Instagram: l90andy

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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Cheers that's what i was after, yes aware the lower number equals further from strut........
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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
I don't like spacers, & would never use 'em. They are illegal in Aussie.
However, SVX, or "Dual Finish" as they are sometimes called, are the ultimate factory Puma alloy IMHO.
We optioned them from new on our 90, and the steering & everything else relative to the steering, suspension, etc etc was absolutely fine.
But then again, I'm a BIG wrap for factory, standard, originality etc in all aspects of Defender, and these are just my preferences,...others will obviously have differing views,.....big road of discovery for you,....and this forum is the best place for you to be, to follow that road!
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Oldowner



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green
My genuine svx alloys had corrosion all over the diamond turned spokes after 12 months creeping under the lacquer.

Couldn’t get rid of them quick enough
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Sulisuli



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I had 2 sets under warranty on my svx and they had to replace all 5 both times to ensure colour match, they look nice but are problematic Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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mynamesbuck



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Loire Blue
Sulisuli wrote:
Svx alloys fitted with 265/75 and 30mm spacers and yes they do make a marked improvement to the turning circle on a 90.

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Really are a great looking wheel 😍
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Sulisuli



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They did look nice on the SVX but the SVX was very much a marmite defender Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Personally cant get away with the Silver front end........
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Sulisuli wrote:
the SVX was very much a marmite defender Rolling with laughter

Mmmmhhh. Should I get rid of mine then? Shocked




And replace by a rough cookie with panoramic glass all around.

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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Depends if you like marmite Rolling with laughter

I only got rid of mine because I had to because I used it for work and the company I work for only allow you to run a private car upto 6 years old, I did manage 8 years before finally having to concede.

I guess panoramic glass is also marmite Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Sulisuli



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So do I Clayton, have you tried the marmite peanut butter from Tesco’s? Shocked 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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