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| Moneypit Member Since: 27 Feb 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 271  
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235 85 16 is roughly the same size as 7.50
The alloys you have with 70 profile are normally found on Discovery models. |
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19th Sep 2018 7:37pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1400  
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Hi, as above, the tyres you have are Dicovery 1 size. Approx 29" overall diameter.
The standard diameter for a 110 tyre is approx 32". Size options are 7.50R16 (same as the old Rangemaster), 235/85R16 as fitted on nearly all Defenders with factory alloy wheels, or 265/75R16 which was a factory option for a while and export spec for North America. The alloy wheels you've got are "Freestyle" type, they were factory fitted to some Defender 90s. The load rating may not be suitable for a 110 high cap. Leading to insurance problems if there is ever cause to look closely at your vehicle after a claim. |
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19th Sep 2018 8:15pm |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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Afraid he's right  |
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19th Sep 2018 8:22pm |
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| Mahogany Mike Member Since: 19 Sep 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3 
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Many thanks for the replies/comments. I think I will revert to originals and put the alloys back on EBay. I often load up with logs, so load capacity is a significant issue;
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19th Sep 2018 9:39pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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As above really.
I would say 235/85/16 tyres are a minimum on a 110, especially a Hicap, even if just because of the looks. Best buy alloys for the Hicap are the LR Boost Alloys as they are rated for the weight. The Discovery Freestyle alloys are not IIRC. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defe...SwiZVbms~A Then there are the LR steel wheels, of which any will be rated high enough for the Hicaps weight, but the wolf style look great. Just be aware that the traditional LR steel wheels are quite thin and restrict the size of tyre you can fit on them/ IIRC 265/75/16 is the accepted maximum. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defe...SwGohboo9a Personally, I would be looking for a set of take off boost alloys with continental cross contact tyres on them. Great all round bundle. Failing that and if the budget allowed, a set of Boost alloys shod with a set of 285/75/16 tyres. These will fill the arches, especially the cavernous rear arch of the Hicap. Photo is of mine with the Boost + 285 setup and the comparison between a 235/85/16 and 285/75/16 tyre.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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20th Sep 2018 8:16am |
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| Mahogany Mike Member Since: 19 Sep 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3
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Many thanks Geobloke for all that great info!
May have to delve deeper into the piggy bank that I planned ! Wished I had seen the ebay items you sent before I bought mine! |
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20th Sep 2018 9:09am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Hindsight - 20:20 right...
Keep an eye out on eBay, FB market place, preloved etc for a set of rims local to you. There are bargains to be had out there you just have to wade through the dross to find them. |
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20th Sep 2018 9:13am |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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Did I buy the wrong size ???
Yep. You're not on your own though!  I did it with a set of alloys on my pick up a few years ago and they looked like shirt buttons! I sold them quite quickly and picked up some new take off steel wheels with the Michelin Latitude tyre on, all sorted.
On the upside, you'll appreciate the difference when you go back to the right size!!  |
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20th Sep 2018 9:54am |
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| pjrb Member Since: 12 Sep 2018 Location: London Posts: 27
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I've got a set of Boost wheels available if you are interested. I'm currently in Hampshire but moving to London on 1st October so would be keen to see them gone!
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20th Sep 2018 9:59am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Also with Land Rover Defender Wolf Style 16 “ Steel Wheels tube and tubeless type just be aware
https://www.landroverexpedition.com/equipment/wolf-wheels/ Last edited by dorsetsmith on 20th Sep 2018 12:07pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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20th Sep 2018 10:03am |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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I have a set of 4 part worn AT2 tyres in 265/75/16 if you're interested? Was going to take them up to Newbury 4x4 autojumble the weekend after next but happy to sell before then. Not at home at the moment but will get some tread depth measurements & photos tomorrow morning if you like? Happy to negotiate a price once I have taken the pics & measurements so we both know what they're like. I'm a bit east of Winchester so pretty central Hampshire.
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20th Sep 2018 10:08am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Loving the Love in Hampshire today
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20th Sep 2018 10:10am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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On the plus side, you've now found D2N, the fountain of all LR knowledge and a great place to double check anything Defender related! Welcome
But it may cost you a fortune!!
That is a great look Hi-cap!! Personally, I think I stay steel wheels or Blindo's, but purely done to personal preference and budget! James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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20th Sep 2018 10:19am |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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I have 5 wolf wheels that need a new home.
4 Have Nexen Roadian AT's on them and the 5th a General Grabber TR all 235/85 16. If you are interested let me know, if not no problems. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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20th Sep 2018 11:06am |
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