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« on: October 30, 2004, 23:17:34 »
do 15" steel wheels fit on a disco?

makes getting tyres a lot easier if you can

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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2004, 23:21:42 »
Yep, should do

I run 15" rims on the 90
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2004, 23:27:02 »
i'm not going to run into problems with the discs/calipers then?

jsut want to make sure before i go writing my xmas list


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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2004, 23:30:24 »
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Yep, should do

I run 15" rims on the 90


What's the benefit other than easier access to tyres please muddyweb :?:
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2004, 23:34:56 »
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i'm not going to run into problems with the discs/calipers then?


Don't see why you should... essentially the same axles.

I like the 15" rims because they allow the tyre to be more flexible (since there is more sidewall) and they tend to be a bit more compliant when running over obstacles.

I also find that you don't need to air-down as much with the taller sidewalls as the tyre spreads more than a 16"

Plus, as has been mentioned, there is a good selection of sizes.
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2004, 01:14:14 »
It's not just the amount of choice, the prices for 15" tyres are much better too.
Can't understand people spending a grand to put 18" alloys on an off-roader.
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2004, 10:16:11 »
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It's not just the amount of choice, the prices for 15" tyres are much better too.
Can't understand people spending a grand to put 18" alloys on an off-roader.


yes but people spending a grand on alloys for there rangie arnt planning any off road work. its a case of you pay your money and drive what you like regardless of whether it goes offroad or not. i must admit if i had a p38 it would be alot of money tied up for me and i couldnt justify going off road in it, although it is capable. i know to alot of people a p38 is old hat now but to me it would still be an expensive car.

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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2004, 10:37:24 »
I can't understand anyone spending a grand on putting alloys on anything  :shock:

Then again... I am a cheapskate  :lol:
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2004, 16:47:12 »
Im running 15's - orrible cheapy white spokes.

But when you 3ft in [!Expletive Deleted!] your sure glad they are orrible cheapy white spokes :lol:  :lol:
Recommended wading depth 500 inches, no wait, im sure that was milimetres. And let me get this right. The breakover angle is 80 degrees....??

Ahh, f**k it, Il give it a go anyway

 






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