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Dagonet

Member Since: 15 May 2019
Location: London
Posts: 10

Novice - Change Boost alloys to Steel modular

Hi Folks,
I want to switch a set of Boost alloys for these steel modular wheels.
https://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/16-tuff-torque-...6508tgbmod

Do I need to change the hubs? What sort of nuts do I need to get? What are the pitfalls?

Thanks in advance wise ones.

21st Aug 2019 10:37am

pux146

Member Since: 30 Apr 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 121

As long as you get he correct fitting PCD you will be fine. Then you will have to get Steel Wheel nuts, as your existing alloy wheel nuts will not work with these steel wheels. 2007 2.4 90 fettled & remapped.

21st Aug 2019 11:37am

Dagonet

Member Since: 15 May 2019
Location: London
Posts: 10

Thanks chap.

21st Aug 2019 12:26pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Good choice, as above just need a set of steel wheel nuts.

Being ET0 don't forget to adjust your steering stops to improve your turning circle.

Oh and don't forget to post before and after photos

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
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21st Aug 2019 3:47pm

2010Blackdefender90

Member Since: 07 Jan 2018
Location: London
Posts: 562

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

pux146 wrote:
As long as you get he correct fitting PCD you will be fine. Then you will have to get Steel Wheel nuts, as your existing alloy wheel nuts will not work with these steel wheels.

Thought you could use alloy wheel nuts on steel rims, but not steel nuts on alloy wheels?

22nd Aug 2019 9:14am

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6637

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

You can use alloy nuts with steels (for example to use a steel spare in place of an alloy), but they look a bit odd and sticky-out.

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

22nd Aug 2019 9:15am

2010Blackdefender90

Member Since: 07 Jan 2018
Location: London
Posts: 562

Right, thought so, agreed, though

22nd Aug 2019 9:17am

Dagonet

Member Since: 15 May 2019
Location: London
Posts: 10

Thanks for all the advice folks. I'll be sure to post pics when the transformation is complete.

22nd Aug 2019 2:24pm

epictrail

Member Since: 20 Sep 2013
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 395

These nuts are very good.

http://www.wrington.co.uk/land%20rover%20s...0nuts.html

22nd Aug 2019 5:28pm

mobilesawmiller

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Co,Tyrone
Posts: 100

Good choice of rims. IMHO steel modular rims are the dogs dangly bits for a Defender!!

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5th Sep 2019 5:48pm

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