Decisions, decisions... Which wheel/ tyre combination?

[kiwifraser]

I can't decide, so any thoughts welcomed.

These are the new wheels and tyres. Not sure if they are Defender or Disco (possibly safari model?), but they are exactly the same size as the originals.



This is the Disco, wearing the original (ES Freestyle) wheels


It would look a bit like this if I swapped the wheels as is (albeit with bigger AT tyres).



The question is, do I:
1. Put the new set straight on as they are (without any cost for changing them)
2. (option removed)
3. Swap the new tyres onto the original wheels, but without the white lettering showing

What to do??


Whichever set I don't put on the truck will be sold on with 4 legal road tyres, so I have no option to swap them back if I change my mind. The original ones should fetch reasonable money as they are immaculate


Edited to remove one of the options

Edited by kiwifraser on Wednesday 3rd February 19:25

[nonuts]

I prefer the look with the original wheels, so swap the tyres over and flog the new ones.

[Revs_Addiction]

Original Wheels here too Fraser!

[bmw2002]

Just to be awkward, I like the original wheels, with the new tyres but without the white lettering on, can that be done?

[nonuts]

bmw2002 said:

Just to be awkward, I like the original wheels, with the new tyres but without the white lettering on, can that be done?

I believe that's option three

[kiwifraser]

bmw2002 said:

Just to be awkward, I like the original wheels, with the new tyres but without the white lettering on, can that be done?

Yes, the tyres are not directional, and only have white writing on one side. You just mount them with the white on the inside

I always thought the original wheels were best, right up until I posted the above photos. For some reason I then liked the look of the silver ones

I agree the white writing doesn't go with the original wheels (or overall original land rover look), so if I change them over it will be without the lettering showing.

Edited for spelling

Edited by kiwifraser on Wednesday 3rd February 19:20

[Turbofun]

Option 3

[Sods Law]

Option 4

[wackojacko]

Sods Law said:

Option 4

hmmm thets say you wouldn't be very inconspicuous

[kiwifraser]

Just collected the wheels from Paul. I'm still smiling at the fact his truck has its own BARN to park in, and still only just fits
Cheers again Paul!!

He also brought up a very valid point about swapping the wheels.
The nicely re-furbed and painted originals are not going to look quite so hot with their new scratches after the first days off roading through mud, gravel, trees, etc. The alloys however could just be hosed down and look the same.

I'm could easily put the alloys on and bring it to the Ace on Monday, then decide once I have had a chance to see what it looks like. The silver wheels do look a LOT better than the above picture with standard tyres on.

This decision might be function over looks yet!

[kiwifraser]

Some searching and asking around has determined that the silver wheels are TWR alloys (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) from a 25th Anniversary edition Range Rover Classic.

Given that I think I'm going to keep them, provided they are the same offset and fit ok.

[touching cloth]

I loikes the silver ones better, just to be different from everyone else - I really do though.

[kiwifraser]

Good, I'm not alone...

[twiglove]

Looking forward to seeing them on Monday at the ACE

[identti]

I prefer the silver ones too - makes the car look more modern.

[kiwifraser]

Well, they are on the Disco, I like them, and they just fit

[edc]

I have some AT2's on my P38. Watch out for the speedo if you have upsized a bit. I went from a 55 to 60 aspect ratio and the speedo then under read.

[kiwifraser]

edc said:

I have some AT2's on my P38. Watch out for the speedo if you have upsized a bit. I went from a 55 to 60 aspect ratio and the speedo then under read.

I checked it before (64 actual at 70 indicated), and after (69 actual at 70 indicated)




(luck, rather than design)

[VerySideways]

kiwifraser said:

Well, they are on the Disco, I like them, and they just fit

Just needs a 2" lift now...

[kiwifraser]

I'm thinking 1 inch, mainly to save having to change all the brake lines for longer ones

It is currently marginally under 2m tall, which means any lift would exclude it from loads of multistory car parks (including my work building!).

Still considering it though