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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
Bowler fans,
For those following other loosely tied threads, I am in the process of sourcing a 110DC for long term loving. Obivously wheels are of great importance. I confess to loving 18" Bowlers, but at almost triple the price of a nice 16" Sawtooth, Blindo, Twisted etc , I wonder why I should? They are listed as being 'lightweight' which might add a few pennies to the price, and evidently have motorsport credentials, but in real terms does anything warrant my spending an extra £600 for a set, when those shekels could be spent on a long list (rather than single item) of other equally unneccessary upgrades. BTW, before anyone suggests it, I do not like the 16" variants. Proportions are all wrong, despite the more appealing price. Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:03pm |
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Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279 |
Definitely Bowler
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23rd Feb 2016 2:06pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
Holy Cow that was fast. Almost as fast as Bowler.
In all seriousness, do they feel different? Lighter etc? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:08pm |
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TACK Member Since: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 1045 |
Your wallet will be lighter
In the same dilemma, think I will be going ZU's |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:16pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
Absolutely. Just fettled my wish list and decided I could do without dashes etc. Money-no-object, or no other mods to buy (such as remap) they'd be on in a flash. But Mrs Grenadier is keeping a watchful eye so the budget is (relatively) fixed. A fcouple of hundred quid, maybe. 500, probably. But £1200? Seriously? They (Bowler) know they're on to a winner, they look fab. Have Blindos currently and love them. What I love aboyt the 18" Bowler is the amount of wheel and the fine nature of the splines. For their size they're a delicate wheel.... . The blindo, even with the slpines, has a lot more visual mass in the centre....Now, if only they did an 18" Blindo... Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:28pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
Quite right. On 18", see my answer to Tack above. Never been a fan of Boosts and indeed every DC I am looking at (given I am sourcing an XS ideally) are coming with Boosts. (Yours if you want them!! ). But I will check out JE's 18". What do we make of these new 18"? Look at the price as well. They're obviously not nearly as light as the Bowler, but there's something about them..... http://www.houseofurban.co.uk/store/p132/1...WHEEL.html Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:31pm |
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Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279 |
See, it's because I've got Bowlers!! I'm new to Defenders and mine had them from the start, so I've never driven anything else, so can't compare. Purely from an aesthetic point of view, I think they just look stunning. It's partly what made me fall for the car I ended up buying (a 90XS Demonstrator from a LR dealer, which had them fitted as an extra). There are several great looking wheels out there, but in my opinion, the Bowler 18" is by far the most gorgeous. I later found out what heritage the company has, so naturally that makes them even more of great wheel! Click image to enlarge Edzi |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:49pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
Good purchase. Bloody smart looking truck, a mini version of my current 110. Yes, they do look smart. Will have to work these sums... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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23rd Feb 2016 2:54pm |
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LoveTheMud Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Weybridge Surrey & Pontefract West Yorkshire Posts: 411 |
Think I still prefer the 18 sawtooths but the bowlers are good looking. I'm just not sure about the centre cap...bit...things on them
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23rd Feb 2016 3:48pm |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
Bowlers get my vote
Click image to enlarge Although these puppies will be going on the AB in the summer Click image to enlarge |
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23rd Feb 2016 4:24pm |
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Ryderoo Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 1666 |
I have these on my Urban Truck, slightly dished, look great Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge They are gloss black, excuse the mud. Cheers Simon I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you 1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone 2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone 2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone 2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24 2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24 2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle |
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23rd Feb 2016 4:47pm |
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jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
What is the wheel load rating on these 18" Bowler alloys? I really like them,but are they as tough as 16" Blindo/Dakar alloys 1,5 tonne?? Or even Wolf steel wheels 2.2tonne?? A boost alloy is 750kg(ish). Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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23rd Feb 2016 5:37pm |
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Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279 |
Many thanks; kind of you to say Hope the sums work out in your advantage |
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23rd Feb 2016 6:38pm |
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m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150 |
I have to disagree. Several months ago I drove to Bowler with the intention of purchasing a set of 18" wheels with tyres (amongst other bits). Whilst browsing the various vehicles in the car park I changed my mind. I actually preferred the 16's. They were much more in keeping with the vehicle. Just my opinion. I was all set on 18's until seeing the 16's. Mine will be going on next week sometime after collecting my new Defender |
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23rd Feb 2016 6:43pm |
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