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Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

For me I like the rims but they don't go with the defender.

Out of interest what are the weight ratings on the rims? I know several times people have used other manufactured rims and they are underweighted for the vehicle they put them on. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

16th Nov 2015 12:37pm

jasong4110

Member Since: 18 Oct 2009
Location: Henley On Thames
Posts: 268

Whilst taste is a personal thing, and this wouldn't be my choice is practicality not an important factor also? A couple of years ago I did some consultancy for a major car franchise dealer, as part of this I spent the day at various main dealers within their different franchises. One thing I was shocked buy was out of the three Bentley's in for a service two of them had buckled wheels, the engineers said it was a common issue with our roads being in the state that they are, but a new wheel was small change to the owners so nobody seemed to mind that they were not that strong.

I would therefore think that sticking them on a defender with harder suspension albeit on a lighter car was just asking for trouble?

Jason.

16th Nov 2015 12:43pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Mash wrote:
Out of interest what are the weight ratings on the rims? I know several times people have used other manufactured rims and they are underweighted for the vehicle they put them on.

With the gross kerb weight of a Bentley weighing in at approximately 1000KG more than a 90 and with a top speed of 205mph and the fact the Defender will be never off-roaded I think they'll be fine!

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16th Nov 2015 12:52pm

Anderzander

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 1000

Red-Diesel-Boys wrote:
Marmite you either love it or hate it

Considering the amount of negativity you've received, I think that's an enlightened attitude you've got there. Credit to you.

16th Nov 2015 1:44pm

claydiggermud

Member Since: 11 Jul 2015
Location: west country
Posts: 86

If you look on bentley2net your see a Bentley azure with defender wheels

16th Nov 2015 8:55pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Re: DEFENDER WITH BENTLEY ALLOYS

Red-Diesel-Boys wrote:
Defender with Bentley Alloys
Just fitted today 3" lowering springs with fully adjustable shocks, had hub adaptors made, allowing the new 20" Bentley alloys to be fitted, the Landy mud flaps sits one inch off floor Will change the Bentley road tyres for General Grabbers this week. I made the grill from two Discovery 4 grill's, cut in half to "straighten" then plastic welded with steel rods behind for strength. Would appriciat posotive thoughts

Innovative, good for you

17th Nov 2015 7:26am

andy---doe

Member Since: 14 Mar 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 188

I think the grill looks really good. How or who cut it and jointed it?

2nd Dec 2015 5:38pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3785

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

I would suggest that 3" lowering springs would result in severely restricted suspension travel,...almost on the bump stops?
Pickles.

2nd Dec 2015 9:11pm

chrispy

Member Since: 13 Mar 2015
Location: Gwent
Posts: 347

1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Keswick Green

It all comes down to personal choice. They're not for me but I support your individualism 100%. If we all followed the same path it would be pretty bloody boring.

7th Dec 2015 11:34pm

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2025

Pickles wrote:
I would suggest that 3" lowering springs would result in severely restricted suspension travel,...almost on the bump stops?
Pickles.

With Bentley alloys I am guessing this will never go off road Pickles. 2016 D4 HSE

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9th Dec 2015 11:49am

DanWalden1

Member Since: 25 Dec 2015
Location: buckinghamshire
Posts: 3

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

Looks mint mate

28th Dec 2015 4:01pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3785

RRUK wrote:
Pickles wrote:
I would suggest that 3" lowering springs would result in severely restricted suspension travel,...almost on the bump stops?
Pickles.

With Bentley alloys I am guessing this will never go off road Pickles.

Even on the road, this is going to mean "very little" suspension travel,..hitting any sort of bump/undulation at any sort of speed will cause the vehicle to hit the stops and result in a very poor ride......IMHO.
Pickles.

28th Dec 2015 9:05pm

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