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BaronDefenders



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Bowler vs EVO Corse 18”
Pros and cons to Bowler and EVO Corse rims please people!

Any horror stories/issues?

Photos appreciated as well.

Cheers! Thumbs Up Charlie

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Grenadier



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Love my Bowler 18s. Black.

+:

Look good
V Light (noticeably lighter steering than my previous Blindos, 16”, and my mate’s 18” Sawtooths)
Rare
Look good
5 years permanent use in the Alps (snow, salt, sun etc) not a problem
Look good

-:

Effing expensive



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BaronDefenders



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Those look lovely, Grenadier!

I’ve been doing some enquiries and apparently there are currently supply issues for the 18” Bowlers Sad Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

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LR90XS2011



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I want some in anthracite , spoke to Bowler direct they expect them back in stock in late Feb but the price has just gone up DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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Baron, too kind, but it’s Bowler that must take the credit. Whistle

Shop around, there are loads of ‘suppliers’ now, so maybe some have some 18’s in stock. But there are quite a few on here who swear by the 16’s as well. Check a photo of those out first I’d suggest. Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

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BaronDefenders



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LR90XS2011 wrote:
I want some in anthracite , spoke to Bowler direct they expect them back in stock in late Feb but the price has just gone up


Yep, looks like roughly £1,900-2,000 for 5 rims Neutral Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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Grenadier wrote:
Baron, too kind, but it’s Bowler that must take the credit. Whistle

Shop around, there are loads of ‘suppliers’ now, so maybe some have some 18’s in stock. But there are quite a few on here who swear by the 16’s as well. Check a photo of those out first I’d suggest. Thumbs Up


My thoughts behind the 18s is that I’d like to go for a brake upgrade and I’d rather go all out on an 18” brake upgrade than a 16” kit. Whistle Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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bankz5152



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LOF have got a big brake upgrade for 16s" massive difference over stock.

Im looking at 18" options for my V8 build and thinking Evo for a bit of a change!



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think I'd actually prefer the evo corse, not many of them about at all and every truck with them fitted ive seen looked great...
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bankz5152 wrote:
LOF have got a big brake upgrade for 16s" massive difference over stock.

Im looking at 18" options for my V8 build and thinking Evo for a bit of a change!



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I’d seen Luke was developing 16” kits but hadn’t seen them for sale yet. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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Likeomg wrote:
think I'd actually prefer the evo corse, not many of them about at all and every truck with them fitted ive seen looked great...


Yeah they are still quite rare Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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Likeomg wrote:
think I'd actually prefer the evo corse, not many of them about at all and every truck with them fitted ive seen looked great...


have been told you can get almost any colour and with no writing, but unsure if true DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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BaronDefenders



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Yep! I’m speaking with the UK importer (No Road) and they can get them done in different colours by the factory Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

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BaronDefenders wrote:
Grenadier wrote:
Baron, too kind, but it’s Bowler that must take the credit. Whistle

Shop around, there are loads of ‘suppliers’ now, so maybe some have some 18’s in stock. But there are quite a few on here who swear by the 16’s as well. Check a photo of those out first I’d suggest. Thumbs Up


My thoughts behind the 18s is that I’d like to go for a brake upgrade and I’d rather go all out on an 18” brake upgrade than a 16” kit. Whistle


As Bankz mentioned LOF do brakes for 16's or you could spend a bit more for Bowler brakes. They were designed for Challenge rally cars wearing 16's and are superb.

Another vote for Evo 18's over Bowler 18's. They have got the proportions just right. WARNING.
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BaronDefenders



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Think I’m sold on the EVOs then chaps! Just discussing putting in an order now. I’m stuck as to whether to go for matt or gloss black though Confused Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders
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