Wheels - Discovery steel vs LWB
Discussion
Hi,
my Dad's 88" Series One has 7.5 R 16 tyres on Discovery steel rims (7" x 16"). The steering lock is awful even with the stop bolts adjusted to give a bit clearance between tyre and spring. This is a bit of a problem because the truck is used on hilly woodland and repeated shunts to get around some corners are a PITA. I did wonder whether the extra 1.5" of rim inset could be the culprit.
Would a set of LWB rims help (being 5.5" x 16"?
Do any of you have comparative measurements for a 7.5 x 16 tyre mounted on each rim (preferably the same type of tyre)?
cheers
100SRV
my Dad's 88" Series One has 7.5 R 16 tyres on Discovery steel rims (7" x 16"). The steering lock is awful even with the stop bolts adjusted to give a bit clearance between tyre and spring. This is a bit of a problem because the truck is used on hilly woodland and repeated shunts to get around some corners are a PITA. I did wonder whether the extra 1.5" of rim inset could be the culprit.
Would a set of LWB rims help (being 5.5" x 16"?
Do any of you have comparative measurements for a 7.5 x 16 tyre mounted on each rim (preferably the same type of tyre)?
cheers
100SRV
For trailing we use Disco rims on the back due to their offset. They set the wheels very inboard.
The easiest thing would be to put some 8 spokes or modulars on the front.
A Disco rim is 16x7 and the dish on the front from the flange to the nave plate is about 2". Most 8 spokes will have a 3 or even 4" dish for a 16x7 rim.
Doesn't really show it very well, but this is what is on here. 4" deep dish on the front and Disco's at the back. The front track is a lot wider than the rear and much better turning radius.
You could run the same offset all round and if not trailing you'll probably not notice much difference.
If you want to stick with LR rims, then your best bet would be a One Ton (think the same as a 130) rim, these are 16x6.5 but with a deeper dish than standard LR rims.
http://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/shop/index_packages.php...
The easiest thing would be to put some 8 spokes or modulars on the front.
A Disco rim is 16x7 and the dish on the front from the flange to the nave plate is about 2". Most 8 spokes will have a 3 or even 4" dish for a 16x7 rim.
Doesn't really show it very well, but this is what is on here. 4" deep dish on the front and Disco's at the back. The front track is a lot wider than the rear and much better turning radius.
You could run the same offset all round and if not trailing you'll probably not notice much difference.
If you want to stick with LR rims, then your best bet would be a One Ton (think the same as a 130) rim, these are 16x6.5 but with a deeper dish than standard LR rims.
http://tyresdirectuk.co.uk/shop/index_packages.php...
Edited by 300bhp/ton on Tuesday 17th December 10:20
Hi,
thank you for speedy reply...I have modular rims on the Bowler which, combined with the wider coiler axles give it a tighter turning circle than the 88" series one in question!
The modulars would be a good solution but I really want to keep the Land Rover look and don't want the rims sticking out beyond the bodywork to throw mud everywhere. One Ton rims are a favourite assuming I can find some, off to that well known auction site.
thank you for speedy reply...I have modular rims on the Bowler which, combined with the wider coiler axles give it a tighter turning circle than the 88" series one in question!
The modulars would be a good solution but I really want to keep the Land Rover look and don't want the rims sticking out beyond the bodywork to throw mud everywhere. One Ton rims are a favourite assuming I can find some, off to that well known auction site.
You'll be ok with most after market rims and 7.50 tyres.
These are 7.50's on some 8 spoke with about a 3" dish. Think they are 16x7 but don't know for sure. They don't stick out or throw mud up the side and you can get full steering lock.
One Ton rims are nice, I have a set waiting for some tyres. You'll need to run inner tubes with them though. If you really want to stick LR the widest offset steel wheel is actually the ones off of the Series IIb forward control. But these are very rare and people ask silly money for them these days.
This is my brothers 90, it's got Series IIb rims on the front and One Ton rims on the back with some over sized Fedmia 7.50's (they are waaay bigger than 7.50's).
These are 7.50's on some 8 spoke with about a 3" dish. Think they are 16x7 but don't know for sure. They don't stick out or throw mud up the side and you can get full steering lock.
One Ton rims are nice, I have a set waiting for some tyres. You'll need to run inner tubes with them though. If you really want to stick LR the widest offset steel wheel is actually the ones off of the Series IIb forward control. But these are very rare and people ask silly money for them these days.
This is my brothers 90, it's got Series IIb rims on the front and One Ton rims on the back with some over sized Fedmia 7.50's (they are waaay bigger than 7.50's).
300bhp/ton said:
You'll be ok with most after market rims and 7.50 tyres.
These are 7.50's on some 8 spoke with about a 3" dish. Think they are 16x7 but don't know for sure. They don't stick out or throw mud up the side and you can get full steering lock.
Thinking about your comment above the bodywork on a Series One is (IIRC) two inches narrower per side than the Later Series 2 onwards...also this Series One has the later 52" track axles as opposed to the original 50" track Series One items compounding the excess offset problem.These are 7.50's on some 8 spoke with about a 3" dish. Think they are 16x7 but don't know for sure. They don't stick out or throw mud up the side and you can get full steering lock.
Thank you for the thought though!
Edited by 100SRV on Thursday 19th December 08:40
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