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To buy or not
Yes
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No
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GregMartha



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Indus Silver
Zu alloys?
What do people think of zu alloys, i think they look good but have never tried them?

Tyres of choice will be bfg mud Defender td5
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Post #348641 31st Jul 2014 6:43pm
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g-mack



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in my opinion they are one of the nicest alloys available! i had anthracite ones on my disco and loved them!!!maybe one day when my old tdi is all refurbed it will get a set! My 109 thread

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Post #348643 31st Jul 2014 6:48pm
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zone30



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Belgium 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 X-Tech LE Nara Bronze
They are indeed one of the nicest ones out there, however apparently very difficult to center. Some dealers even refuse to sell them nowadays.
Mach5's are a better alternative, so I hear...
Post #348647 31st Jul 2014 7:03pm
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GregMartha



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Ok thank you guys Defender td5
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Post #348655 31st Jul 2014 7:32pm
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VeeTee



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I have them on now for 5 years, never had any problem with them. Fitted with BFG AT 265/75R16.
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1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
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Post #348657 31st Jul 2014 7:41pm
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amondeggs



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 90 Td5 HT Woodcote Green
Anthracite is my favorite colour looks good clean



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Post #348661 31st Jul 2014 8:00pm
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GregMartha



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Loving the pics Defender td5
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Post #348663 31st Jul 2014 8:07pm
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VeeTee



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Haha, here's another one, dirty Laughing


Click image to enlarge Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Post #348671 31st Jul 2014 8:44pm
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custom90



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Like them but cost puts me off, removal and fitting of tyres more so though.
If your buying tyres and alloys as a package deal though then it's ideal. Mr. Green
Post #348675 31st Jul 2014 8:49pm
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GregMartha



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Ye cost is a major factor but i simply just love how they look Defender td5
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Post #348693 31st Jul 2014 10:45pm
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leeds



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We have Zu Rims on a couple of Our Defenders and Thumbs Up

The Zu rims are rated at 1400 kg and more important are TUV approved Thumbs Up

Had a quick look and can not readily find a load rating or TUV approval for the Mach 5 wheels


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Post #348697 31st Jul 2014 11:19pm
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GregMartha



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Thats good to know thankyou Defender td5
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Post #348698 31st Jul 2014 11:22pm
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AndrewS



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
Zu's are a great wheel I have had 2 sets over the years, never had an issue with them. The coating is very tough.

They look good clean

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Lambley



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
I like 'em, matt black looks good, not too blingy and they're dead easy to clean, the coating is rock solid so far Thumbs Up


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Post #348719 1st Aug 2014 7:54am
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GregMartha



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Thats it i think I'm going to get a set, now just need decide on colour and find the best price

Cheers guys for the info and pics Defender td5
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