Topic: Alloys or 8 Spokes ? (Read 891 times)

Cassillis · « **on:** January 04, 2007, 19:12:53 »

Put the pigs play wheels and tyres on today in anticipation of a little fording action this weekend :lol:

There's a little mod i would like to do and thinking about selling the Freestyle alloys. What do you lot think :?:

I wish i could make my Bl**dy mind up :?

Boggert · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:15:16 »

8 spokes look great .... go with them :lol:

Jake · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:15:19 »

I prefere the look of the alloys over the 8 spokes.
But then again...a set of Mach 5's would look great!

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:16:15 »

8 spokes for me

lighter than the alloys aswell

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:17:18 »

Alloys look way nicer but some theivingf t**t will only releive you of them.

Cassillis · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:19:57 »

Quote from: "Jake"

I prefere the look of the alloys over the 8 spokes.
But then again...a set of Mach 5's would look great!

Now now Mr Lloyd, you know full well i have just bought a set of those, sadly not for my use though

Cassillis · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:21:26 »

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

Alloys look way nicer but some theivingf t**t will only releive you of them.

Managed to keep them for 2 years so far but i know exactly what you mean

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:21:41 »

8 spokes, as long as they are not in chrome 8) . Don`t go for Mach 5s as the welds crack :shock: .

Paul

Cassillis · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:37:41 »

Quote from: "paul_humphreys"

8 spokes, as long as they are not in chrome 8)

I know exactly what you mean but i got them for a song so hey ho

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2007, 19:54:25 »

Quote from: "paul_humphreys"

8 spokes, as long as they are not in chrome 8) . Don`t go for Mach 5s as the welds crack :shock: .

Paul

put the spoon down :roll:

davidjmiller · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2007, 21:25:55 »

Greame,

go for 8-spokes, preferably in white. They look great but if you're like me you'll find yourself out there cleaning the wheels every other day and leaving the mud on the rest of the Landy. Then you'll paint them every couple of months - or maybe it's just me

By the way I got my steering guard at Xmas, went for the one from All4wheels - local supplier where I get 10% off as a member of Beds, Herts and Cambs Land Rover Club. i'll send you a pick when i next take one.

David

Littledan · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2007, 23:10:52 »

i perfer the 8 spokes mate

dan

Cassillis · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2007, 08:11:15 »

Quote from: "davidjmiller"

Greame,

go for 8-spokes, preferably in white. They look great but if you're like me you'll find yourself out there cleaning the wheels every other day and leaving the mud on the rest of the Landy. Then you'll paint them every couple of months - or maybe it's just me

By the way I got my steering guard at Xmas, went for the one from All4wheels - local supplier where I get 10% off as a member of Beds, Herts and Cambs Land Rover Club. i'll send you a pick when i next take one.

David

Nice one, Piccie as soon as please.

Cassillis · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2007, 08:16:36 »

Okay boys some PM's have arrived. I am going to make a decision today about keeping the alloys or selling them and as soon as i do you will be the first to know.
I need to point out that if the alloys come up for sale they will NOT be with the BFG A/T's as in the picture.

They will come with all the nuts over caps and locking nuts and wheel centre's

Eeyore · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2007, 09:05:11 »

Just to add some furhter intrigue to the debate - I'm a big fan of the genuine modulars. They're not the lightest wheel on the market, but, by 'eck, they can take a hammering. However, this is only of interest though, if you were thinking about buying another set of wheels.

As for the alloy vs 8 spoke. I'm persoanlly a bit of a fan of steel wheel just due to the cost of replacement. The freestyles are a really tough wheel, but a scuffed alloy just looks a bit naff. A steel wheel is cheaper to replace and can be reaidly beaten back to a serviceable condition if needs must.

cheers
8)
Eeyore

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2007, 16:41:44 »

still like matt lee's me 8) 8)

Cassillis · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2007, 18:59:05 »

Right i've come to a decision of sorts. I think the Pig looks better in steel wheels i like the offset they give that fill the arches.

My original land rover freestyl alloys are now up for grabs including all the nuts, caps etc and locking nuts.

The Tyres BFG 265/75/16's are not for sale as they are almost new................................................unless someone comes up with right money
Still can't make my bl**dy mind up can i :oops: :oops: :roll:

Cassillis · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2007, 19:03:54 »

Sorry should have added sale is for all 5 and they are in very good condition.

offroading.net · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2007, 19:58:53 »

The right choice 8)

Cassillis · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2007, 20:01:21 »

Quote from: "offroading.net"

The right choice 8)

Thanks, i think so too

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2007, 22:06:09 »

Quote from: "Cassillis"

Right i've come to a decision of sorts. I think the Pig looks better in steel wheels i like the offset they give that fill the arches.

My original land rover freestyl alloys are now up for grabs including all the nuts, caps etc and locking nuts.

The Tyres BFG 265/75/16's are not for sale as they are almost new................................................unless someone comes up with right money
Still can't make my bl**dy mind up can i :oops: :oops: :roll:

to get a better off set on the alloys can't you buy the spacers rings??? 8) 8)

Cassillis · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2007, 09:36:21 »

Yes of course there is that option but i think the pig looks better in steels.

The alloys would be more suited to a nicely prepared road only going landy.

Just my opinion :)

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2007, 10:32:04 »

Quote from: "Cassillis"

Yes of course there is that option but i think the pig looks better in steels.

The alloys would be more suited to a nicely prepared road only going landy.

Just my opinion :)

no worries everyone to there own 8) 8)

Cassillis · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2007, 17:17:01 »

Someone has come up with the right money for wheels and tyres so there gone, to another club member i pleased to say :D

So what next :?:

I think a nice set of 8 spokes, not chrome. Shod with 265.75.16 BFG M/T's
but which 8 spokes, god i hate being so indecisive :?

Anyone has experience of BFG A/Ts and M/T's?

I liked my A/T''s nice allround tyre

How do they compere :?:

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