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Offline andyn1983

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Replacing my wheels
« on: May 05, 2009, 22:59:47 »

Hi,

Really hope someone can help here.  I've been searching the various landrover and freelander forums and can't really find a conclusive answer.  There seem to be some really switched on peeps here so thought I would ask....

I'm running a Freelander TD4 Kalahri 53 plate (1st model).  Its got 225/55/17 wheels as standard.  I'm looking at changing the wheels to either a 15" or 16" rim and running a set of AT tyres.

So my question...

Is there a problem with changing the wheels to a smaller size?
What size wheels are other people running?
What AT tyres are other people running?

Sorry for such a newbie question, but changing anything from Factory standard is all very new to me!




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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2009, 23:31:40 »
There's no problem with fitting smaller wheels. I run 16" alloys with 225/75/16 Grabber AT's, and I have a set of 15" steels shod with 215/80/15 Colway MT's (no longer available).

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 23:55:56 »
I had/have a set of 17's for my TD4 with the 225/55's on


and a set of 16's with 205/16 shod with Falken AT I used about 3 times.



gives around an inch extra clearance

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2009, 09:39:53 »
I've got the same on the car, the 17" alloys with quite low profile.  For 'off-road' days I've got four 15" steels that I picked from ebay for £20, that once I've done with the latest round of ebay cash will get some AT tyres put on them.  Not decided on size yet, probably go for the same as George, a slight increase to give a bit better clearance.  I'll be swapping back to the nice bling for standard use, just the steels for when going to pay and play days.

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2009, 22:39:27 »
I was running these in  215/70 r16 Goodyear MTR's


Which are a good size and slightly bigger than the factory option of 215/65/16 for the bit extra GC



But these no shortage of choice from BFG's, General AT2's etc

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 13:59:07 »
Just remember to declare the change of wheels to your insurer.

When I bought a set of 15" steel wheels for a set of General AT²s I mentioned it to the ins. co. and they classed it as a modification and put a 25% loading on the premium! :pale:

I did point out that they're heavier, cheaper, stronger and less desireable than the standard alloys, but to no avail. Back to alloys it is!

I'll be changing insurer next time  :?
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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2009, 20:07:32 »
Just got rid of my 17's and fitted 215/70x16 General AT2 and it's a big improvement.

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2009, 08:46:15 »
And a different diameter affects your spedeo reading (and I dont want any smart remarks about swimming trunks!)
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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2009, 13:18:48 »
Yes, interestingly ... with 29" diameter tyres fitted, according to my satnav, my speedo is now reading accurately!  ..................  (officer  ;) )

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2009, 14:40:26 »
Yes, interestingly ... with 29" diameter tyres fitted, according to my satnav, my speedo is now reading accurately!  ..................  (officer  ;) )

likewise
With larger dia fitted, speedo was more accurate (according to gps)
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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2009, 16:56:45 »
All new car speedos over read by up to 10%. This has been common practice for decades. It's an 'in-house' agreement that nobody will tell you officially  [-X What they never accounted for was the explosion of GPS useage in cars. People are now realising for themselves that this is the case.

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Re: Replacing my wheels
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2009, 11:05:42 »
Yes I agree on the 10% thing, hence why I drive at 77 on the m-way as its only "really" 70. Thats why I overtake convoys who drive behind police cars.

Note its not all cars mind, my Elise reads bang on, I think a lot of the digital ones do as well.

Anyway thats all a bit off topic! But its nice to know that your not under reading.
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