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| Smudger Member Since: 26 Nov 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 36   
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So what is the widest tyre I can get on a Bowler 18x8?
S 08 110 Puma Station Wagon 65 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S 99 Elise 111S Honda XR250 42 Royal Enfield Flying Flea 43 Matchless G3L |
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25th Aug 2016 3:56pm |
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| LoveTheMud Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire Posts: 411 
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I had the opportunity to lift an 18 inch bowler alloy with tyre at FlatDog, and was shocked at how light they are... Also, the speedo vs tyre size is interesting because Landrover put the continental 85's on my truck when purchased, and my sat nav speedo says 89mph but the LR speedo says 94mph... I didn't see a smiths logo either! |
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27th Aug 2016 2:15pm |
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| Augustus Member Since: 23 Mar 2016 Location: Carcassonne Posts: 86 
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Evening all,
interesting and useful thread. So, I'm on the verge of going Bowler 18. Two questions to those with better maths/ experience than me… Will going up from a 235x85 16" to a 265x65 18" mean a higher ride height for the car? My shonky maths puts it as raising the height of the vehicle by about 10-15mm. But I am quite prepared to be corrected as I got an 'E' in Maths. Have those that have 18 Bowler'd their Defenders and put these pics up here also lowered them? Or is it generally accepted to fit as they come and leave them? Thanks in advance of any help - much appreciated. Realise this is not really a Bowler question, so forgive the thread hijack, I'll post a separate question. |
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22nd Sep 2016 7:55pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816  
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Not a hugely discernible difference in (visible) ride height IMO. Much like I can barely see the difference when a Def is lowered. This is mine, 18" with BFGs as recommended and fitted by Bolwer, stock LR suspension set up.
 Click image to enlarge Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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22nd Sep 2016 9:20pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756 
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That looks spot on to me Grenadier
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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24th Sep 2016 8:44pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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^^^ Too kind, thank you.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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25th Sep 2016 7:25am |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790  
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Like Gren I had the wheels & tyres fitted at Bowler, my 110 is still on standard height suspension and there's almost no discernible difference to the height
Click image to enlarge 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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26th Sep 2016 2:49am |
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| Bomber82 Member Since: 20 Oct 2009 Location: Alessandria - Italy Posts: 216  
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Hi guys, where is the best place where to buy Bowler wheels?? Matteo
Defender 110 Td4 SE MY 09 |
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21st Oct 2016 7:52am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Depends on if you're collecting or having them delivered. I was passing Bowler and they gave me a better deal for pick-up than any other third party supplier. Had a nice coffee and wander round the workshop before spending a lot more on all the other bits (they're great at up-selling and I'm gullible for Bowler kit
 ). But whether they'll offer the same discount as third parties for delivery to Italy, who knows? As such, third parties may be better?
http://tmdtuning.com/product-category/bowler/ http://www.fcx.co.uk/bowler-cd43 Or, get them sent over on a pallet. These guys have done loads of French deliveries for me, quick quotes, excellent customer service and always the cheapest. You'll need height, width, length and weight of the items, plus description and value. They're a logistics broker so look across all firms for the best quote. Pick up from Bowler (to get the best discount) and they'd be with you in a week. And remember, the tyres weigh a huge amount so perhaps order just the wheels and have the tyres bought/fitted in Italy? http://cortenlogistics.co.uk In bocca al lupo Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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21st Oct 2016 9:49am |
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| Riverboy Member Since: 16 May 2016 Location: French sector, Earth Posts: 1288 
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Alessandria Italy
Thats where my 90 came from. |
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21st Oct 2016 10:06am |
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| Fos_landy Member Since: 16 Nov 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 39 
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Grenadier, hallo - is that a bowler front bumper on your 110??
Thanks! Defender 90 Puma 2.4 |
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19th Nov 2016 8:19am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Yup, it's the Lightweight Road Bumper. Lovely bit of kit. It's aluminium and either 70% lighter and 30% stronger or 30% lighter and 70% stronger, can't remember which. But when you pick it up and hold it compared to the OE taken off, quite a difference. I've also got the steering guard. All-in, an hour for a DIY fit and I love the look. The lighter weight makes the handling and feel from the front end far sharper and more nimble. Okay, I'm bullsh***ing now
Always liked the look of Bowler kit, liked it more when I saw it in the flesh and even more now it's fitted to my DC. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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19th Nov 2016 8:32am |
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| Fos_landy Member Since: 16 Nov 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 39
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Looks awesome! I'd only worry people wouldn't cause as much damage to their cars when they're clever enough to reverse into in car parks!
My bill for bowler parts is getting expensive - just picked up anthracite 18"s on BFGs which will be fitted Monday - fancy either the bowler front bumper per yours or a tubular one instead, but they're a  to find - only one I'm keen on so far is the Masai - http://www.masai4x4.com/#!/Masai-Tubular-L...ory=821986 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 |
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19th Nov 2016 8:51am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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I do like their Bumper, and particularly the oversized steering guard with orange detailing that goes with it. But given I've been honest about my DCs future road-biased use I feel the Bowler kit, despite the rally heritage, just looks cleaner. Ive got the grille and light surrounds, plus sills as well. All future mods (insulation, Focal speakers, suzzies, performance etc) will follow that road biased, day-to-day theme. I'd get a 110SW again for the more overland look.
BTW, don't be fooled by the lack of damage the Bowler Bumper can cause. Just last week an oaf in a Citroen Picasso used the French reverse sensors (Bumper impact says stop reversing) and crunched a big hole in their cheapo plastic corner. I was in the car and watched it happen, extraordinary really. When he got out I just shook my head in as condescending a "idiot, you've just reversed into a Defender in your sh** plastic car" way. But not a scratch on the Bumper. No doubt the French fellow won't make any attempt to repair his damage judging by the rest of his car. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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19th Nov 2016 9:26am |
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