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gibby1973



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18s for 16s with bilstein suspension slightly lowered.
Hi just recently bought my new 90...already came with a bilstein suspension kit lowering it slightly with bigger anti roll bars .running on 16 inch sawtooths which are not my cup of tea.looking to put on 18s.anyone else done this with the bilstein handling pack .looking to offload sawtooths for 18s ..
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Likeomg



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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Yes, I’m lowered with 285/60/18, previously had 65’s...

No issues

Well mine is the alive kit...
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
What you describe (Bilstein/HD ARB/lowered Springs) is relatively common 'road' set up particularly with 18" rims. Maybe not an issue but 18" will give a slightly harsher ride due to lower profile. But will consequently improve roll around corners.

You are on aslippery slope though... you'll soon be wanting upgraded brakes to fill the 18" rims Whistle James
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Post #791436 9th Sep 2019 12:54pm
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I shall refrain from posting incentives. Whistle
Post #791486 9th Sep 2019 5:22pm
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gibby1973



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Yip mind made up twisted in grey 18x9 with 285.60.18.yipeee
Post #791502 9th Sep 2019 6:13pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Good choice, a lovely rim and easier to clean than Bowlers! Whistle

You weren't tempted with the Twisted rostyles? James
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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
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Post #791539 9th Sep 2019 7:53pm
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gibby1973



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not a big fan of roystyles sorry,like the aspect of easy clean Thumbs Up
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Will the white lettering been on the inside or out Whistle decisions decisions decisions Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
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Post #791576 9th Sep 2019 9:25pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Sorting the men from the boys! Laughing 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
Post #791581 9th Sep 2019 9:32pm
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gibby1973



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Top class bud... Laughing Laughing
Post #791589 9th Sep 2019 11:11pm
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