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Crs90



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5 spoke wheel questions Mach 5 / ZU / Challenger etc.
Evening all, can anyone give me the lowdown on the different types / makes of the 5 spoke wheels ?
So far I have seen them made by / available from Mach 5, ZU, Challenger, Tyrex, and Maxxtrac.
Which if any are better than others and why and what would people recommend for a 90 ? I am just looking for some 16 " rims so nothing to large.
Also I have seen some of the Mach 5 wheels are "rolled edge" can someone explain what this means and also some are steel as apposed to alloy wheels - are these better ?
Thanks in advance
Chris.
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Challenger have the most horrendous offset you've ever seen. With regards to Mach 5s you can't afford to be fussy, they are rare as hen's teeth and last a lifetime. I think you'll find for five round spoke variety ZUs may be your best and only choice. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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Crs90



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Cheers K9F I guess Ill have to keep a look out for some Mach 5's Very Happy
Chris.
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K9f what's wrong with the offset on the challengers?? 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
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Eh Voila Laughing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-Mach-5...2ee3dd79b4 "Procrastination is the thief of time"
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pj2106 wrote:
K9f what's wrong with the offset on the challengers??


-35 means they stick out hugely. No need as they are only 7 inch rims. They lasted 48 hrs on mine before I swopedmthem horrendous.
Post #439503 22nd Jul 2015 6:28am
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We had zu's in anthracite on the black 110 glass black on the White 90 and Matt black are going on the new vehicle today. If you want a price on them, give us a shout as we can always get them in a couple of days but don't keep them in stock because they take up too much room.
Regards
Barbara
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I have matt black Zu's now for 7 yrs on the 110, recommended! Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
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Post #439523 22nd Jul 2015 8:20am
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Crs90



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Thanks for the replies,
Chris.
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K9F



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Windowlicker wrote:
Eh Voila Laughing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-Mach-5...2ee3dd79b4


11 bids with three days to go. They'll be hard to secure even if you wanted them. First set I've seen for ages. Be worth keeping an eye out to see what they do go for out of interest. With two evident main bidders they may well skyrocket dependant on desire.

Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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K9F



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Windowlicker wrote:
Eh Voila Laughing
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-Mach-5...2ee3dd79b4


Not so much "Eh Voila" but more like "WTF happened to them?"

Two sets on E-Bay disappeared before bidding ended.

Rolling with laughter If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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Crs90



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Yes, I had seen both sets, and had missed out too 😁 Laughing
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