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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1403   
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Hi Tom,
The choice of tyre size and tread type will have more effect on the handling and performance than wheel rim. After 68 years of experience, Landrover chose to fit 235/85/16 tyres as the best all round compromise for on/off road, summer and winter use, and fuel efficiency. That size may not be the 'look' you want, and of course you'll decide on how you want it to look. Choosing an 18" rim will mean you have to choose wider tyres and they'll be more expensive too. I've ran 285/75/16 and 265/75/16 before, but doubt I would again. Narrower tyres perform better off-road in most UK situations, are more fuel efficient and the steering will probably feel better. My 110 is running standard Continental AT 235/85 and my Ibex is on BFGoodrich 255/85 MT, neither chosen on looks. 
I've just seen the VBS is a ripoff copy of the ZU alloy. I'd be inclined to go with the quality original. |
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18th Jun 2018 2:46pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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I've only run 16" rims but was in a similar dilemma to you, so did some similar research.
I found that most advised sticking to 16" for off-road use as the thicker/deeper profile of tyre offers more protection to the rim. For road use then 18" (with the same tyre circumference) will have a lower profile tyre, so will roll less in corners, but may give a slightly firmer/harsher ride. 18" tyres are also more expensive, when I was looking the equivelent BFG KO2 in 18" was 40% more expensive! 18" do look good though  but not to the purests  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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18th Jun 2018 3:36pm |
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| Tommyharris Member Since: 20 Mar 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 100 
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Ah thank you for replies guys
I too have ran many sizes but this defender was supposed to be "the one"! I shall nip to a few shows and have a wander through the car park for inspiration. See another contender was the wolfs with the wider offset for better anti oil tanker. My heads gone again 
Regards tom |
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18th Jun 2018 5:55pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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The ZU Rims have a 1400kg load rating vs 1050kg for the VBS and also have all the major approvals (which I haven't found listed for the VBS). I may be biased as I have ZU rims and can't fault them in any way. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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18th Jun 2018 7:05pm |
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| jwhat Member Since: 19 Jan 2011 Location: Westmeath Posts: 134  
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Tom, Did you ever get a set of VBS on your Defender? Tdci 110 DC |
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15th Jul 2020 2:32pm |
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| Tommyharris Member Since: 20 Mar 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 100
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Yes mate,
Went for the 16” in the end as 18” didn’t quite look right with lower profile tyres. Nice and easy to clean although they do throw sprsy up the body work because of the offset. Im happy with them Regards tom |
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16th Jul 2020 8:23am |
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| jwhat Member Since: 19 Jan 2011 Location: Westmeath Posts: 134
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Thanks Tom, i'm still deciding what I want. Tdci 110 DC
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16th Jul 2020 1:59pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751 
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^^^
Do you think a pic of the 16" wheels would help you decide 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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17th Jul 2020 8:27pm |
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