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Tr90



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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Alveston Red
A question about wheels.
I have been offered some wheels and tyres off a 2018 Defender.

They are the same size as I am running now on my 2000 TD5.

Any idea if they will fit? I am not sure of offset or indeed its relevance but could do with somebody knowledgeable letting me know if it is possible please.
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Tr90



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Sorry. Fat fingers. 2008
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What wheels do you have now and what have you been offered? BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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I suppose in the absence of the additional required detail e.g. wheel type and tyre size, the quickest and simplest answer would be yes. The stud pattern and PCD should be the same - assuming no modifications have been made.

It’s wrong to assume but I suspect we are talking about Boosts with 234/85/16 tyres fitted on both vehicles so probably another yes?
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Do me mindful, and that’s all you need to be, that the tyres ‘may’ be circa 16 years old now.
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mini Anaconda



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It looks like from the original poster's gallery he has freestyle wheels fitted currently, so yes would be a straight swap if they are boost wheels from the 2008 Defender. I personally prefer freestyle wheels on a Tdi/Td5 era of Defender. Whistle BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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Screbble wrote:
Do me mindful, and that’s all you need to be, that the tyres ‘may’ be circa 16 years old now.


Correct which can be checked by finding the date code on the tire (could be on either side). format yy-ww (year, weaknr)
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Tr90



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Thanks for the replies. Sorry for the delay in responding.
I agree about the age of the tyres

And I think i do prefer the freestyle alloys
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TexasRover wrote:
Screbble wrote:
Do me mindful, and that’s all you need to be, that the tyres ‘may’ be circa 16 years old now.


Correct which can be checked by finding the date code on the tire (could be on either side). format yy-ww (year, weaknr)

Not that it should matter, the condition is far more important than the age. There are no legal requirements in the UK for tyre age.....
Post #1024149 9th Feb 2024 9:34pm
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Birdy



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"... the condition is far more important than the age"

Tyre manufacturers and anecdotal evidence would have us believe otherwise. But I myself am VERY easy on tyres and regularly rotate wheels and inspect them. Those on my Morgan - which only does about 5,000 miles a year - are like new after 17 years, and I've NO intention of changing them before being legally obliged (although some MoT's now include an "Advisory", in order to CYA*).

The Defender's previous factory-fitted ones lasted me 12 years and 150,000 miles.

Peter

*CYA: Cover Your Ar..
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Ads90



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Most of the degradation on low mileage old tyres will be from UV. So if garaged, they should last much longer.
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All things deteriorate with age. Look in the mirror.
I would always consider both age and condition when assessing critical assets.
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Over here you get a warning on your MOT sheet when your tyres reach six years of age irrespective of condition. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
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