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Offline Kato

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« on: May 17, 2006, 16:46:45 »
Bought me a Series III diesel for playing with. Nice little pick up with nearly new canvas. Character making dents, dings and missing paint. Only 34000 miles on the clock although....... the MOT of a year ago also states exactly the same mileage as when I just bought it. Broken speedo cable now replaced.

I've got a set of 235/70/16 on Range rover alloys, I know the alloys wont fit but would the tyres fit on standard Series rims. Or am I better of selling the 235's completely in favour of something else.
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2006, 17:11:04 »
The 235's will go on standard LWB and 90 rims. That is the (5.5 inch ones) as the SWB (5 inch) will pnch the tyre too much. It is said that the 5.5's are too close and idealy 6 inch rims should be used. But i have 235/70R16 on standard 90 steels and it is fine.

BTW nice truck.
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2006, 17:15:41 »
I'd suggest checking what width wheel the manufacturer of the tyre specifies, as it will be this that would be considered by an insurance assesor if the worst happened. BFG for instance specify a minimum wheel width of 6" for their MT.

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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2006, 17:23:25 »
New tyres & rims, a paint brush and some pint, and finally some time would bring that Landy up nicely.  :D
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2006, 19:15:14 »
you can get a set of 4 modular wheels and 4 MT for about £400 or so.
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2006, 15:09:27 »
Thanks for the replys. I guess i'll look around for a spare set of rims for the Muds to go on and try it that way.

Ian
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2006, 15:35:19 »
Nice Little Truck :)
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2006, 19:33:45 »
Quote from: "Kato"
Thanks for the replys. I guess i'll look around for a spare set of rims for the Muds to go on and try it that way.

Ian


 ive got a set of 4 normal series rims with road tyres on, they need repainting, but you can have them for a bottle of jacks tennesey finest.
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2006, 23:10:27 »
Just got a set of 4 tyres and 8 spokes for my Series III from these guys
http://www.bronco4x4.com

Tyres - http://www.bronco4x4.com/viewProductCat.asp?prodId=78&nodeId=43&divId=node39 (left menu - product | tyres | Technic retreads | mud terrain)

Wheels and Tyres cost = £320 +  about £20 postage

Very pleased they were very helpful and they look fantastic :D  

ps I'm not on commision just really please with them :wink:
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2006, 17:42:46 »
Mark
The rims you have are they the 5" rims or the larger rims (wishful thinking).

Ian
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