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leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Why not have a few words with Andy at AJS Tyres? He is a site sponsor on here although he does not post on a regular basis.
So phone or email might be best.

Tell him exactly what you are after and the quality you require.

Sometimes it pays to go to small specialist and tell them exactly what your requirements are. OK range might not be as big as some of the larger companies, prices might not be the same as the large companies, however chances are that you will speak to someone with real product knowledge and a real interest in the company being successful rather then the stereotypical Saturday boy!

Brendan

8th Oct 2014 6:09pm

Ade90

Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 130

Weller Wheels are now made in Redditch and there are plans to make a land rover wheel in future.

Just don't ask how I know

So keep an eye on their website.

8th Oct 2014 6:55pm

Litch

Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 762

shaggydog wrote:
Quote:
Within less than 9 months a significant amount of rust started to appear on the join between the rim and face of the rims

To prevent that, the first thing I did when I got my new wheels was run a bead of silicone into that gap and let it set.
3 years on and still no sign of rust

Click image to enlarge

E'er, that's wot I said!

It is a known issue (not just with Modulars) and the silicone trick really does work although it shouldn't be necessary in this day and age. ONE LIFE, GET IT!

8th Oct 2014 7:15pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

leeds wrote:
Why not have a few words with Andy at AJS Tyres? He is a site sponsor on here although he does not post on a regular basis.
So phone or email might be best.

Tell him exactly what you are after and the quality you require.

Sometimes it pays to go to small specialist and tell them exactly what your requirements are. OK range might not be as big as some of the larger companies, prices might not be the same as the large companies, however chances are that you will speak to someone with real product knowledge and a real interest in the company being successful rather then the stereotypical Saturday boy!

Brendan

Interestingly, neither this thread nor the one titled "Heavy Duty Steel Wheels (Wolf)" have attracted any comment from companies who might actually know their product lines and want to attract orders.

I can only conclude that their current order books are so full they don't want any more orders in the run up to Christmas.

As my marketing colleagues at work would say - "why go online promoting your business and sponsoring a forum if you cannot be bothered logging on and seeing a sales opportunity staring you in the face.

Or for those of limited commercial awareness - don't you want a £1000 in your till tomorrow for 5 minutes work?

8th Oct 2014 8:20pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

Grouse wrote:
I have a tip - DO NOT buy your modular wheels from JOHN CRADDOCK,

I bought a new set of modulars fitted with Cooper STT's and paid significantly more than any another supplier - I stupidly took comfort thinking that I was buying a better quality premium product from them - I thought John Craddock were reputable.

Within less than 9 months a significant amount of rust started to appear on the join between the rim and face of the rims. I emailed John Craddock with photographs and was ignored, I emailed them again and was ignored, I again emailed them and telephoned them and was curtly informed - "what did I expect for cheap steel rims" - they were not cheap though they were significantly more expensive than all of the other suppliers in the LRO magazine and also on the internet.

I think you have made your position clear and an interesting read. Perhaps now you realise why I am doing my homework before spending my own cash. As a company with a strong online presence I was looking to place an order with them - but the lack of technical specifications on their website had alarm bells ringing in my head - before I read your post.

Why does the simple task of buying a set of fairly basic steel wheels have to be so problematic?

8th Oct 2014 8:28pm

Vizsla

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 96

leeds wrote:
Why not have a few words with Andy at AJS Tyres? He is a site sponsor on here although he does not post on a regular basis.
So phone or email might be best.

Tell him exactly what you are after and the quality you require.

Sometimes it pays to go to small specialist and tell them exactly what your requirements are. OK range might not be as big as some of the larger companies, prices might not be the same as the large companies, however chances are that you will speak to someone with real product knowledge and a real interest in the company being successful rather then the stereotypical Saturday boy!

Brendan

Brendan,
In fairness to Andy and AJS I should say that we are already in dialogue via PM and they are being very helpful as usual. I just want to draw on other experiences, views and options before choosing which way to go.

Paul

8th Oct 2014 8:33pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1782

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

Has anyone bought from http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/235-85-16/235-85...-1850.html
before?

When I was looking for a set of new wheels and tyres for mine I tried the above as they are only a few miles away, two unanswered calls and two unanswered emails later I bought from Silverline.

Keith

8th Oct 2014 8:37pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

Vizsla wrote:
Thought this might prove interesting....

Thanks so much for the comments so far. Looks like one supplier to pass by.
Grouse, Im not surprised you are so unhappy looking at the photos. Thanks for taking the trouble to post them.

Has anyone bought from http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/235-85-16/235-85...-1850.html
before?

I haven't bought from them but offering Wolf style steel wheel rims for £39.95 incl VAT had me wondering about what sort of 'quality' product that would be. Is it the same product that John Craddock are offering for £60 incl VAT? Anyone know?

http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/land-rover/defender-c-8_35_212.html

8th Oct 2014 8:37pm

Vizsla

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 96

All sorted

Trip to see Andy this morning and five new wheels and tyres all carefully fitted

Great service from Andy, Dean and team and highly recommended.

18th Oct 2014 12:41pm

a13x

Member Since: 25 Sep 2011
Location: Burton on Trent
Posts: 553

Is that the only way the weights can be fitted? Do they not do black weights?

18th Oct 2014 5:28pm

AndyS

Member Since: 18 Aug 2012
Location: London
Posts: 595

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Sumatra Black

You can paint the weights once they're on, it's not difficult.

I spent many hours last weekend looking for heavy duty modulars and couldn't find any that were then recommended on any of the forums (by searching, I didn't post questions). Therefore, I've decided to save up a bit longer and get the alloys I wanted in the first place.

18th Oct 2014 5:58pm

Vizsla

Member Since: 18 Nov 2012
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 96

Will be painting the weights when I get time - always do this on any of my cars with black wheels as black weights seem very unusual /hard to find.

Finding data on steel wheels is hard (see Cuthbert's comments earlier on this thread) so I went with Andy's recommendation - he apparently races on these, has them fitted to the work vehicles and from what I could see were as good as any. Wiped them with ACF-50 as soon as I got home and they will get a wipe with every wash (just like the hinges and any other bit of the Defender I feel like treating

)

18th Oct 2014 6:07pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

Vizsla. Which wheels did Andy recommend ?

18th Oct 2014 6:42pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3347

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

Quote:
E'er, that's wot I said!

Sorry Litch I missed it!

18th Oct 2014 10:21pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

Looking at the pictures posted above - showing Vizla's new wheels and tyres - Is someone having a laugh?

There appears to be enough lead weights on those wheels to sink the bleedin' Bismark. Just look at the pictures and ask yourself "Does that look right"?

Yes you could paint the weights black to hide the visual impact ......

19th Oct 2014 9:32am

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