New Defender? After thoughts and ownership details

[elise2000]

Magan said:

elise2000 your new Defender looks great - I am sure you will love it. I echo the sentiment about the steps, although I was a little lazy and got Vulkan to fit mine for me.

Thanks. I’ll likely get someone to fit mine too!

[elise2000]

Mark V GTD said:

Whats the name of those wheels - and tyre size please?

Not sure of name. 20 inch

[Mark V GTD]

Are they a LR product?

[elise2000]

Mark V GTD said:

Are they a LR product?

Not sure. They’re not an option on the website configuartor though

[NomduJour]

Mark V GTD said:

Are they a LR product?

No, they look these ones:

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Vintage-Whe...

[A.J.M]

Change the black bonnet and front to silver and that’s pretty much my ideal spec.

Advanced off road pack is a decent option to get!

[Mark V GTD]

Nice find! Surprised an LR dealer fitted them though.

edit - of course the 'dealer' may not be franchised dealer so its a moot point!

Edited by Mark V GTD on Tuesday 16th May 11:25

[Joscal]

As nice as those wheels are I’d want to be very sure those wheels are designed to take the weight..

We sell heavy equipment for a living and some of the stuff that comes from China is absolutely shocking.

I’m not trying to be a smart a##e you don’t want a wheel shattering especially if kids involved.

[elise2000]

Mark V GTD said:

Nice find! Surprised an LR dealer fitted them though.

edit - of course the 'dealer' may not be franchised dealer so its a moot point!

Edited by Mark V GTD on Tuesday 16th May 11:25

Yep it’s a main dealer

[elise2000]

Joscal said:

As nice as those wheels are I’d want to be very sure those wheels are designed to take the weight..

We sell heavy equipment for a living and some of the stuff that comes from China is absolutely shocking.

I’m not trying to be a smart a##e you don’t want a wheel shattering especially if kids involved.

Maybe I’ll ask what make they are

[Joscal]

elise2000 said:

Maybe I’ll ask what make they are

I didn’t realise they’re from the configurator if they are that’s absolutely fine!

[elise2000]

Joscal said:

elise2000 said:

Maybe I’ll ask what make they are

I didn’t realise they’re from the configurator if they are that’s absolutely fine!

I couldn’t see them on the configurator- did you see them there?

[Joscal]

Apologies I misread a few posts up and thought you’d said they were on the configurator. If they’re a reputable brand I’m sure they’re fine but those ones from China could be made from toffee covered in baking foil for all we know.

[Mikebentley]

They are not JLR wheels.

[Mark V GTD]

Which is why I was surprised a JLR franchised dealer fitted them.

[stevemcs]

They look similar to the rotiforms

https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/rotif...

[NomduJour]

[elise2000]

The wheels are https://vulkanautomotive.com/collections/alloy-whe...

[NomduJour]

Genuine Rotiform are decent stuff, Ferrari use them.

[elise2000]

NomduJour said:

Genuine Rotiform are decent stuff, Ferrari use them.

Great, thanks for info