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okami

Member Since: 06 Apr 2017
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 90

1993 Defender 110 200 Tdi SW Montpellier Red

Making the swap to alloys

While I love the timeless look of my white steelies and 7.5's, I'm thinking of swapping over to a more modern look for my 110 200tdi.

Will Boost or SVX wheels fit on a 200tdi? I know I'll need to new nuts, but will spacers be required or recommended?

-J

16th Apr 2017 11:03pm

RoddyK05

Member Since: 08 Apr 2015
Location: Inverclyde
Posts: 633

As long as your studs have small slots or grooves cut across the ends, then yes they were designed for and will accept alloys. Being a Tdi then you should be fine - the wheels should bolt right on with the correct nuts as you have said.

16th Apr 2017 11:09pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2661

200Tdi vehicles we're never supplied with alloys, so you may have issues with hub drive member clearance and you won't be able to fit the alloy centre caps.

17th Apr 2017 7:38am

okami

Member Since: 06 Apr 2017
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 90

Thanks guys. I'm installing Ashcraft drive members next week so I'll no longer be running stock. I'm assuming Boost and SVX rims would have the necessary clearance?

17th Apr 2017 8:37am

okami

Member Since: 06 Apr 2017
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 90

Looks like I may need the spacers after all to clear the HD drive members.

My 200tdi is a very late model '93 and has rear disc brakes so I shouldn't have to worry about rim/drum interference.

17th Apr 2017 11:11am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2661

If you're changing the drive members anyway that'll likely be fine, aside from the centre cap issue as you say.

I have a 1993 110 as well, it was a right mismatch of parts. Though not sure how much of that is attributable to Land Rover and how much to previous owners.

17th Apr 2017 2:50pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20481

ZU's maybe a better option without centre caps.

Just a suggestion.

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17th Apr 2017 3:03pm

300TDi CSW Phil

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 750

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

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for the ZU's from me. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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17th Apr 2017 9:08pm

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