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Striker



Member Since: 04 May 2013
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Can you help me date these wheels please?

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I'm looking at buying this 12 plate defender but I think these wheels are from a much older vehicle.

Thanks Andy Cheers Andy


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Post #473544 17th Nov 2015 4:31pm
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Defender-Stu



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i Could be wrong but i would say 90's
Post #473547 17th Nov 2015 4:39pm
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gilarion



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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
1992 I think named as Tornado wheels which was later re-named Freestyles For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

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Post #473548 17th Nov 2015 4:40pm
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Martin
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
They are Tornado wheels, available on 90s from mid 1990s through to about 2002 when the factory replaced them with Boosts.

Nothing wrong with them Whistle


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2015 D90 XS SW
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gilarion



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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
I may be wrong but I thought Land Rover introduced them as an extra for the 200TDi in 1992 having already fitted them to the Discovery 1 For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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Take them out for dinner, be polite and look interested Mr. Green Mr. Green
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GREENI



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I do actually really like them, I dropped a clanger by fitting military studs on my 90, which basically means I can't use ally wheel nuts. As I plan to have it as close to a NAS as possible (eventually) those wheels are exactly what I'd need.

I also like the 90 they are attached to Thumbs Up
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Striker



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Thank you.

I'll go back to the main dealer and try and get them changed for some the match the age of the vehicle.

Cheers Andy Cheers Andy


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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
if that's going to cost a fortune, there's a couple of sets of Boosts for sale each month in the for sale forum.
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Striker



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I don't plan on spending any more at the dealers. I collect it on Friday Very Happy Cheers Andy


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Be aware that they or rather the firestyle which looks the same were until recently available new from paddocks, in other words while the design is quite old the wheels may not be. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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Striker



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Another pickup owner Very Happy

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind. Cheers Andy


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Post #473956 18th Nov 2015 5:58pm
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couplands



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
My TD5 2001 HT County has those Freestyle wheels, so were a std/option at the time.

Nice wheels, but they are not the right age for a 2012 model.

cheers

simon


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Post #473962 18th Nov 2015 6:13pm
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jk84



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Sorry to divert, but that blue looks so lovely when spanking clean, Simon Bow down If only they were still making them in blue when I was ordering... MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold
Post #473978 18th Nov 2015 6:52pm
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couplands



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
Jaro, it does look good there, but I spent an afternoon with a machine polisher getting the bramble rash & scratches out... Evil or Very Mad It doesn't usually look that shiney..!

The colour is Oslo Blue (I know because Ive used a fair bit of paint touching up scratches etc...Wink) and its a great metallic colour.

What colour is the 90 you've ordered..? EDIT: just saw its Santorini... Embarassed

cheers

simon
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