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Riccarton



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Modulars - how are they distinguished!
Having seen an ad' or two for Modulars recently I'm confused and need some educating from the assembled collective.

What is a "modular"?

I thought it was a steel wheel with an interchangeable centre so offset / PCD could be changed. However, I have seen ones advertised that are a welded construction so no alterations possible.

I presume I'm just not very bright Thumbs Up
Post #518274 27th Mar 2016 7:22pm
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mikeh501



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Not sure where the name comes from, but modulars as you've found out are cheap steel wheels which come in various styles (mostly relating to the holes), sizes (15/16" and 7"-10" width) and offsets (-35>+Cool. I'd assume most if not all come from China etc. I've got a set on my defender and they've done a great job standing up to some abuse 😀
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Mike_B



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I think nowadays, the term modular might as well mean "nondescript" when it comes to wheels.
Post #518328 27th Mar 2016 9:24pm
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Retroanaconda



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They generally have a set of fake bolt cap heads around the circumference of the wheel inner to give the impression that the two parts are separable but most if not all are fully welded.
Post #518341 27th Mar 2016 10:51pm
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