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| jamdesignandbuild Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 15  
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Hi everyone,
Im looking for some advice please. Im currently modifying a 90 defender truck. It is a 92 reg and is completely standard. Ive ordered a full gwyn lewis challenge setup with 2 inch lift and am currently deciding on wheels and tyres. I ordered these off ebay for £350 in red without thinking too much http://www.lrparts.net/1947defendmb-kahn-d...wheel.html I only ordered as i need red wheels to contrast with my company logo 
9 x 16 with a -15 offset Im now wondering if they are suitable as the kahn website says on and off road use in the heading with a contradictory disclaimer saying not for off road use on another page. If they are suitable id be open to suggestions on tyres. Its a limited use vehicle, used for towing an excavator on road, forestry work and maybe a bit of off roading. Any help gladly received before i make another bad choice Ive been looking at the maxiss trepador but heard not much use on road, so I thought STT Pros maybe. Last edited by jamdesignandbuild on 26th Nov 2017 11:59pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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26th Nov 2017 10:18pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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Have a look here: www.extremeoffsetwheels.com/custom%20made.html
I believe what you're looking at are the "5SP" model.  |
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26th Nov 2017 11:41pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786 
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I would say unless you have extended arches then -15 offset will stick out too far 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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26th Nov 2017 11:42pm |
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| jamdesignandbuild Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 15
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I thought that may be the case, extended arches it is then
thank you |
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27th Nov 2017 12:01am |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1428 
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This probably isn't the advice you want to hear.
If you tow an excavator on road regularly with a 90, I guess the trailer isn't light, then a different vehicle set up may be more suitable. Suspension - The Gwyn Lewis challenge kit is very good for extreme off road and competition use, but it won't improve the handling and stability on road over a well maintained standard set up. Standard Landrover suspension is designed to carry loads and tow trailers. Big wheels, large offsets and extreme tyres (Trepador's) are also not going to do anything for the on road handling. This is all well and fine for competition vehicle, or play thing, but again I wouldn't recommend any of those to tow trailers. Kahn wheels? If they can't decide if they're suitable for off road use or not, they're probably best avoided - like all things Kahn 
Don't go too big on tyres they will affect the gearing too. The image of a standard truck probably isn't what you want, but may be more suitable for it's job. |
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27th Nov 2017 7:09pm |
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| jamdesignandbuild Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 15
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I may have got a bit carried away with it all
. I think I may have to buy a tow bar for the wifes barbarian and just have the defender as a toy. Unless I can convince the wife to have a 110 truck.
Kahn have issued an email saying its a standard print on all web pages and the wheels are suitable for off road use. I will avoid trepadors as Im keen for some on road use. Gwyn has said on road performance will not suffer with his kit. will 265 / 75 / 16 be ok with 2 inch wider arches to accomodate the -15 offset or should i be looking for something smaller thank you |
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27th Nov 2017 10:27pm |
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| jamdesignandbuild Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 15
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think i need some extended arch research tonight
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27th Nov 2017 10:29pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1428
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BF Goodrich recommended rim width is 7 to 8" for a 265/75/16 AT-KO2 tyre.
285/75/16 would be OK on 9", recommend width is 7.5 to 9" Different manufacturers and tread types may vary a bit. Sorry, I can't comment on wider arches, not used them. |
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27th Nov 2017 11:36pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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Almost all of the wider arch kits will require you to drill half a dozen holes in each wing to take the mounting screws.
The most popular ones tend to the Terrafirma +50mm plastic arches (£150+/-) although there are cheaper fibreglass versions. Above that price range are the 'Spectre' style ones but you're looking at £5-600 quid. |
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27th Nov 2017 11:57pm |
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| jamdesignandbuild Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 15
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i dont think i can justify 600 on a wheel arch kit
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thanks for the input on tyres, i need to get some asap now. Am i best going for a 75 or 85 though????? |
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28th Nov 2017 9:12pm |
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| AJC Member Since: 30 Nov 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1364
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I'd rather change my wheel deisgn tat fit extended arches, I personally can't stand the look of them
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29th Nov 2017 4:09pm |
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