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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535  |
I'm getting more puzzled by the day as to exactly what you get when you order up a set of Wolf rims (or should it be Wolf-style rims) - the price (inclusive of VAT) seems to range from between £40 each up to £80 each.
So to avoid getting ripped off - Surely someone on the forum knows their onions? What's the real deal and what is 'mutton dressed as lamb'? Apologies foe the mixed metaphors but I'd really appreciate not finding out I've bought a 'pig in a poke'. 4X4 tyres are selling a version for £39.95 incl VAT with a load rating of 1290kg Paddock are selling a version at £47.40 incl VAT - ANR4583PM - 16x6.5 Wolf Rim - tubeless black primer coated FirstFour are selling a version at £57.08 incl VAT - This military specification wheel has proven itself over and over and is supplied as Land Rover’s heavy duty option for the Defender. It is used by armed forces and utility companies all around the World and is the strongest steel wheel on the market at 1500kg load rating, supplied black ready to fit in 6.5x16” and 5x165 bolt pattern John Craddock are selling a version for £60 incl VAT - Limestone Wolf Wheel 6.5X16 Tubeless (ANR4583W) Simmonites are selling a version at £69 incl VAT - White Heavy Duty Military Spec Wheel lrparts are selling a version at £60 incl VAT - Part Number: ANR4583SILVER terrafirma4X4 - no price on website but ANR4583PM listed as 1500kg load rating (so not the same as (4X4 Tyres version). However the Challenger 4X4 website has the Terrafirma version for sale at 47.99 incl VAT in black on special offer. http://shop.challenger4x4.com/terrafirma-4...7955-p.asp This military specification wheel has proven itself over and over and is supplied as Land Rover’s heavy duty option for the Defender. It is used by armed forces and utility companies all around the World and is the strongest steel wheel on the market at 1500kg load rating, supplied black ready to fit in 6.5x16” and 5x165 bolt pattern McDonalds Land Rover are selling a version at £61.51 incl VAT - Wolf Style Silver Steel Road Wheel [ANR4583SILVE] interestingly listed as "manufactured by Britpart" Rimmer Bros are selling a version at £70 incl VAT - Wolf Steel Wheel - Welded Tubeless 16 x 6.5 Silver - Britpart ANR4583SILVER - note the word "Britpart" |
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4th Oct 2014 8:39pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
have fun
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4th Oct 2014 8:47pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Here in Switzerland Land Rover themselves thru their official dealer network are selling Wolf wheels as an official Land Rover accessory for winter driving (black painted Wolf wheel with Nokian tire). I had some questions too about it, and if it helps you can see in my OP of this thread the marks that are stamped on these Wolf rims. I guess Land Rover themselves are not going to sell cheap copies, so maybe the below helps. Can only say that after 6 winters, my Wolf wheels still look like new.
Eric http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22360....ter+wheels You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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5th Oct 2014 5:53am |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Thanks Eric - I'm beginning to think this topic could form the basis for a Ph.D research project.
I'm surprised none of the forum sponsors have waded in to demonstrate/share their technical expertise. I've now found that these 'Wolf' or 'Wolf Style' wheel rims apparently come in at least 3 different load ratings (1290, 1500 & 2250kg), plus the MoD spec? - which some vendors seem very reluctant to mention on their websites. - it's not as simple as comparing apples with apples. So £50 + VAT might get you a 'real deal' bargain or it might be a rather over-priced 'cheapo'? Bearmach and Britpart seem to pop up on the internet as key players but as purveyors of exactly what? |
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5th Oct 2014 10:54pm |
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| Grouse Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: on the hill Posts: 520 |
Don't know what all the fuss is about, it's quite simple if you are that concerned either buy Genuine LR from a main agent, if those are out of budget by new take offs, and if those are out of budget buy ex MOD - pretty simple - it's exactly the same with any car parts - there will always be non genuine pattern parts for sale
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6th Oct 2014 7:25am |
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| JenDef90 Member Since: 27 Sep 2014 Location: Wissel Posts: 22 
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Hi, I have a complete set of brand new HDs with new Wrangler Goodyear MT/Rs available, in case you interested. The only little problem might be, that they are in Germany...
EDITED: SOLD Last edited by JenDef90 on 10th Oct 2014 6:52pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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6th Oct 2014 8:05am |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Budget isn't the issue - it's technical specification and value for money that I'm specifically interested in. To date there seems to be a lot of enthusiasm on the forum for 'Wolf' wheels, but so far no-one seems to be an expert on which ones are 'lightweight copies', genuine heavy duty, the real deal, quality pattern copies or even genuine facsimiles? With regard to genuine Land Rover HD's from the local Dealer - I was surprised to learn these come in undercoat - so another few quid to get them painted! |
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6th Oct 2014 9:15pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Thanks for the kind offer - if you lived just along the road I'd be round in a flash. I'm sure someone else might be very interested. |
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6th Oct 2014 9:17pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Still no wheel gurus popping in to tell us about Wolf wheels and share their technical expertise?
Which are the ones made from thin gauge steel and likely to dent crossing the carpark at ASDA, which are the quality ones, which are the best value places to buy? |
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10th Oct 2014 5:09pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6092  
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I would have thought, the ones with the LR part number and the Dunlop symbol stamped into them, would be the genyouwhine ones.
FWIW Simmonites are always expensive, for everything. doesn't surprise me that they're £9 more than the most expensive supplier! |
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10th Oct 2014 5:59pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
I noted that Simmonites website contains minimal technical spec about their "WHITE WOLF RIM Heavy Duty Military Spec Wheel £57.50 + £11.50 VAT Each"
Zero reference to what load rating (kg) applies. |
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10th Oct 2014 10:20pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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At a glance and taking into consideration the excellent products and service I have received from this provider IF I was in the market for Wolf Wheels (which I am not!) this is where I would 'hedge my bets!' If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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11th Oct 2014 12:30am |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
As my learning journey continues - trade sources now reveal even more confusion. Terrafirma, Britpart and Bearmach appear to be supplying the retailers but caution is needed when looking at the prices.
Dunlop branded steel wheels appear to be museum pieces. The lowest load rating appears to be 1080 kg, then we jump up to 1290 kg, then 1400 kg and then there's a 1500 kg version (which I suspect might be the 1400 kg version 'rounded up' by a sales person). All these 'Wolf' wheels look identical in website photographs - but the prices vary considerably. So if any forum members are in contact with retailers or other trade sources it would be helpful if you could supply definitive info on these wheel rims. Might stop some other forum members having a bad buying experience? |
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11th Oct 2014 6:01pm |
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| charliebaja Member Since: 05 Aug 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 211 
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I have 4 Wolf rims for sale if wanted, still in the green colour and have valves fitted, Tubeless. I would like £100 for them +p&p
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11th Oct 2014 10:57pm |
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