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Vehicle & Technical => Freelander => Topic started by: c13tay on January 20, 2010, 08:50:02

Title: Which wheels ?
Post by: c13tay on January 20, 2010, 08:50:02

Not long ago I changed the wheels on my 98 XEDi from the standard 16" five spoke s to a set of late FL 17" alloys and fitted them with a set of Scorpions.


I think the car looks great and the later alloys give the car a nice wider stance.

Now, having looked at some of the pics around on the web im wondering whether I should go back to the 16s and put some big fat tyres on

What you think ??

Any reccomendations for fat chunky tyres for the 16" rims


Chris

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: Llanigraham on January 20, 2010, 14:16:36

If you want a more aggressive tyre then you will have a problem finding them in 17" sizes.

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: andyhubbard on January 20, 2010, 16:38:15

I'll second that,when i bought mine it had 17'' on and i changed to 16'' and it's a different world. Currently on 215/70x16 General AT'2s but thinking of going onto 205/80x16 for a bit of lift.

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: c13tay on January 25, 2010, 07:16:39

well ill have to make my mind up soon !!

need 2 new tyres on the 17s soon !!

Andy - you got any pics of yours on the Generals you could send me ??

thanks

Chris

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: andyhubbard on January 25, 2010, 08:09:06

I'll try and get some pics today for you and also try and learn how to put pics on here :doh:,if i can't i'll send them toy your email add.

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: c13tay on January 25, 2010, 08:34:12

Cheers, that would be great !!

I do like the look of the 17s but you are down to a 55 profile.

need to make decision soon as I need 2 new tyres for the 17s and dont want to buy em if im going to the 16s !!


Chris

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: andyhubbard on January 27, 2010, 15:51:28

OK, i now have pictures but cannot workout how to post them so if you let me have your email add. i will send them to you.

PS- Whereabouts are you as i might be be selling my tyres and they all have 8mm on them,but the spare is brand new,and having just looked on the net the wheels might be up for grabs too?,cheers Andy.

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: c13tay on January 27, 2010, 18:54:36

Andy

you can send to tinker01@hotmail.co.uk


Cheers

Chris

Title: Re: Which wheels ?
Post by: andyhubbard on January 27, 2010, 19:21:55

Hi Chris you should have some piccies now,cheers ANDY.