Topic: Which wheels for my wagon? (Read 4017 times)

Darren · « **on:** November 14, 2007, 21:50:51 »

My 110 is fitted with 33x12.5/15 Goodyear Wrangler MTR tyres on 15 inch white eight spokes. I want to take these off as I really don't need or want tyres that are this big and aggressive.

I'll probably go for an AT type tyre in either 265/75 or 235/85 but I can't decide which rims to go for or what colour they should be. I've narrowed my choice down to those listed above and, whilst I appreciate that this is pretty subjective, I'd be interested in folks opinions. It'd be nice to see some pictures of 110's fitted with any of these wheels too.

* Disco steels - I have heard these called the strongest wheels that Land Rover have ever made. On the other hand, I've also heard it said that they aren't rated for a fully laden 110, which might technically cause a problem with insurers if nothing else. Anybody got any info?

** Wolf rims - I might have a problem with stud length with these, although the old forward control rims might be a good substitute if I can find any.

L90OOK · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:00:55 »

I think it'd look good with either black modulars or wolf rims :lol: 8)

danielh89 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:02:50 »

black mods for me mate 8) 8) had them on my last 110 that was white and IMO it looked mint:D

Darren · « **Reply #3 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:05:11 »

Yeah, not too keen on black. I did like the idea originally but the spare, which I had to fit recently is black (at the moment) and now that I've seen it I've gone off it. I'm currently repainting all of the wheels white, one at a time, and it does look quite smart like that.

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:06:17 »

6.5" 130 rims Â£20 from VASS.......

offroading.net · « **Reply #5 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:09:04 »

black 8 spokes 8)

Devon-Rover · « **Reply #6 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:12:18 »

Grey Zu alloy's! 8) 8) 8) 8)

Failing that Go for black modulars.

danielh89 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:16:02 »

you will have to excuse the state of the landy but its the best pic i have of black mods on my old 110

on another note the rims stood up fantasticaly well in the crash 8)

Elmo · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2007, 22:49:55 »

What's wrong with black rims on a white 110? Subjective I know but I prefer black to white...sorry best wheel picture I have at present and thick with fog here so can't take another

Steven · « **Reply #9 on:** November 14, 2007, 23:34:13 »

White will just dis-colour eventually wouldn't it... ?
Personally I think black mods would look well good, just like some of the pictures shown above.

zulublue · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2007, 11:33:42 »

Black mods for me also.

adafish · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2007, 14:56:17 »

black mods...

Guardian. · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2007, 15:53:19 »

yep haz to b black mods.

Saffy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2007, 17:49:37 »

Black 8 spokes, only cuz that what I got :D I give them a coat of black waxoyl and let them stay grubby (but protected) anyway.

On a side note, the optical illusion of light reflection makes white wheels look bigger to the human eye than their black counterparts so appear to fill arches better.

BigSi · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2007, 18:42:08 »

I quite like Grey Mod's!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

muddysteve · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2007, 19:33:04 »

another vote for black mods :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tommo · « **Reply #16 on:** November 15, 2007, 19:36:37 »

my old 110 had disco steelies in silver and they did seem vey strong now you come to mention. i gave it some abuse and never bent one or damaged them. got mods on me current 90 and i think every one has a bend in!!! might invest in some more disco steelies.

Cal · « **Reply #17 on:** November 15, 2007, 20:45:51 »

Remember that Disco steels don't have the offset of 8 spokes so you might lose some turning circle...

My vote would prob be black mods as well... 8)

Rob110 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 15, 2007, 20:55:03 »

Black Nato rims :D

Niel · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2007, 22:36:02 »

Quote from: Darren

My 110 is fitted with 33x12.5/15 Goodyear Wrangler MTR tyres on 15 inch white eight spokes. I want to take these off as I really don't need or want tyres that are this big and aggressive.
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Silver/Grey Mod's
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Edge · « **Reply #20 on:** November 17, 2007, 07:55:42 »

Go for black wheels for that meaner look

Darren · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2007, 17:14:49 »

Thanks for all the replys, folks. It seems like there's a definite black wheel fetish going on here :) I agree that they do look mean but part of the problem for me is that, because of my work, I deliberately don't want the mean look.

I'll definitely look into the Wolf rims if they're availble that cheaply, although I don't want to have to start changing wheel studs to make them fit. Failing that, I still can't decide. Perhaps I need to play with Photoshop and do some mock-ups :)

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #22 on:** November 17, 2007, 17:21:37 »

Money no object, Wolf rims, they look good and are bombproof.

Black modulars with a silver rim look nice too, but I remember reading something about them not being as strong as 8-spokes :? which I'm not too keen on.

Disco steels might be the narrowest of your options too, but I've got 4 good ones if you're interested.

Darren · « **Reply #23 on:** November 21, 2007, 23:48:16 »

After much deliberation, I've decided to go for Disco steels, although I'll paint them white, which I hope will look nicely different :)

I would have gone for the Wolf rims but, as I suspected, when I tried one the studs really weren't long enough. Ho hum.

RRB, I would be interested in your rims but you're a bit far from me to make it worthwhile unfortunately. I've just bought two on ebay for about Â£11.00 that are only 10 miles away. If I can find another three like that I'll be laughing :)

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