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merebrowpaul

Member Since: 19 Dec 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 162

NEW 90

I've got a new 90 what do you think sould be my first modification.
I will be doing some green laning and maybe some easy off roading
Regards Paul

31st Dec 2009 11:02pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

Wheels & tyres

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31st Dec 2009 11:10pm

merebrowpaul

Member Since: 19 Dec 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 162

I agree tyres but why wheels are the standard ones not strong enough?

31st Dec 2009 11:15pm

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

yes but they just look sh!t

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1st Jan 2010 12:19am

MrFlips

Member Since: 27 May 2009
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 682

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Santorini Black

I agree - wheels and tyres. The main problem with standard wheels is that they very much sit within the wheel arches, and if you upgrade to larger tyres you either need to buy spacers or wheels with a better offset to maintain a decent turning circle. Personally I went with new wheels as I don't like spacers, and think it looks much better as a result. Peter
2008 SWB Truck Cab
1952 80" Soft top

1st Jan 2010 12:59am

merebrowpaul

Member Since: 19 Dec 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 162

yeah your right they look better with the wheel arches full of tyre but i wouldn't say that boost alloys look

are you mad

1st Jan 2010 11:25am

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
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I must be then merebrow, I'v swapped my Boost for steel rims

The Boost are a nice design but the offsets is not enough which makes them look sh!t NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

1st Jan 2010 11:35am

merebrowpaul

Member Since: 19 Dec 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 162

Ok see what you mean now, yours looks cool and happy new year. boost aloys for sale any one .

1st Jan 2010 11:48am

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

All the best, I'd also go with a spare wheel carrier, i wish I'd put one on from new

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1st Jan 2010 11:51am

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I think the Boost alloys are the best looking rim for the Defender and they are strong and look great with 265 BFG MT's and the dirtier the better. I have SVX alloys on mine at the moment and they are coming off as i reckon the salt will kill them. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

1st Jan 2010 11:11pm

willy eckerslike

Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
Location: North yorks
Posts: 1789

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green

Protection plates and some recovery equipment, i.e. recovery eyes would be more use than changing the wheels and tyres to start with, dependant on budget. The 90 will cope pretty well straight out of the box, most people do change tyres to MTR's as and when they can.

Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper

2nd Jan 2010 10:42am

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